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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Day One in Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar

1.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Private guided Istanbul tour with hotel pickup, Old City walking, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, plus Bosphorus and Golden Horn options.

“An excellent way to get to see the 'big' sights of Istanbul. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Kamal, he helped us navigate our way round the 'big' sights and was full of great information and could answer all our questions! He even gave us helpful tips on how to explore more during our remaining days.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - What you actually get onboard (tea, Wi-Fi, restrooms, audio)

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets - Priority-style entry and security: how the tour keeps you from losing time

3.Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,600 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $39

Small-group Istanbul tour with skip-the-line Hagia Sophia tickets and Blue Mosque guide, including Hippodrome history and Galata Port tram option.

“We were lucky to get Kaan as our guide as he was also our guide in Sept 2024 to Topkapi Palace. His knowledge and discussion about the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia gave us an excellent understanding of history.”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Old Town Walking Tour

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Old Town Walking Tour - Meeting at Alman Çeşmesi: Smooth start, easy direction

4.Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,372 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

3-hour small-group Sultanahmet walk with priority Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia entry, Hippodrome obelisks, and photo stops.

“Very informative explanation by the tour guide (Miss Ece). A pity that there are major works at the Hagia Sofia, and the blue tooth ear pieces didn't work. But overall, Ece made the tour a very nice one! Thank you.”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - How pickup and meeting point work (so you don’t stress)

5.Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,305 reviews · 8 hours · from $18

A relaxing full-day cruise from Istanbul to the Princes’ Islands, with Heybeliada and Büyükada, lunch, and time to swim and wander.

“Beautiful and pleasant atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. I really enjoyed the Princes’ Islands tour and would happily do it again.”

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Istanbul: Basilica, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Tour & Cruise

Istanbul: Basilica, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Tour & Cruise - Meeting Point, Security Checks, and The Real Timing Check

Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option

Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option - Pickup, transit, and the long-day reality (including weekend traffic)

8.Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,879 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $30

Full-day Bursa and Uludağ from Istanbul with Green Mosque, jam tastings, lunch, and optional cable car rides plus mountain snow time.

“Our driver was hilarious from the minute he collected us. Cracking jokes, extremely friendly. Mahmud, our guide was fantastic too. Great knowledge of everything. The whole experience was amazing. A very long day but worth every penny.”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Tour - Hagia Sophia: mosaics and calligraphy in one impossible space

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Tour

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Tour - Live Small-Group Tours Add Context (And Real Q&A)

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket - Meeting at Ersoy Bufe: start fast, not stressed

11.Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,726 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Skip-the-line guided access to Topkapi Palace and Harem in 3 hours, with headsets and expert stories about Ottoman power and daily life.

“Mart was an excellent guide. His mixture of knowledge and humour combined with an ability to read his group made for an enjoyable and educational tour!”

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Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour - Is $20 for 3 hours really good value?

12.Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,711 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Half-day guided walk through Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with the Bulgarian Iron Church, Saint Mary of the Mongols, and Ahrida Synagogue for $20.

“This was a very interesting and educational tour, I higly recommend. Yunus was a great guide, he is explaining everything quite visionary so even if someone doesnt speak english that well, can understand.”

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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch - Meeting at German Fountain and getting to Sultanahmet

13.Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,662 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

A one-day highlights loop through Istanbul’s top sights with a guide, lunch, and line-skipping entry for Topkapi and Hagia Sophia.

“Baris our guide was excellent. He knows the history, he is courteous, patient and just funny enough to not deviate much from the topic. Got a great group of people as well making the tour even more special.”

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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch - Meeting Point and Timing: why the 9:45-ish departure is the big deal

14.From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,550 reviews · 7 hours · from $26

A 7-hour Princes Islands boat day from Istanbul. See Ottoman mansions on Büyükada, enjoy lunch at sea, and roam Kınalıada.

“A wonderful boat trip to Princes’ Island – smooth ride, breathtaking sea views, fresh air, and a peaceful escape from the city. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature!”

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Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour

Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour - Blue Mosque: the scale, the light, and what to watch inside

15.Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,346 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $155

Small-group walking tour in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet: Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, with pickup and optional Hagia Sophia.

“They did not appear at pickup point. Neither answered phone calls. There was a recording with a note for an emergency number to call which they never picked up. We arrived an hour early and waited up to 39 minutes after. No notification or response via viator app. Terrible experience. We have contacted viator for a refund. Never had issues prior using this app.”

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