Istanbul · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
17 reviewed
Start with the experience you want, then compare duration, group size and what is covered. The strongest self-guided tours are clear about the day they deliver.
2-hour Bosphorus cruise on a Mega Lüfer yacht with multilingual audio, unlimited drinks, snacks, and optional dinner, day or sunset.
“Everybody was so kind, it was fun and we learned a lot.”
Skip the Basilica Cistern ticket line with all-day fast-track entry and a multilingual audio guide app for a calmer, smarter visit.
“Like it , sound guide walk me in with loots of informations. Price is ovell all big, like all things to see in Istambul. but i choose few.”
Skip-the-line Topkapi Palace and Harem Museum entry with a phone audio guide, timed slots, and plenty of time to explore at your pace.
“The best place to learn a bit about the otoman history. The rooms with ceramic tiles are exquisite, in the main palace, in harem and also in the pavilions. Topkapi was my favourite place in our visit to Istanbul.”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with an audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and unlimited tea and coffee. See palaces and bridges fast.
“I did not expected much but it was surprisingly a very good experience. The description -- in five languages -- of each of the sites that we saw from the boat was very clear and short enough. We had enough room to sit, outside or inside the boat (with large windows). I recommend.”
Skip the ticket line at Hagia Sophia with an English audio guide app, self-paced access to the upper gallery, and smartphone-ready history.
“Fantastic value for money. The crew kept bringing free soft drinks around. We were lucky as the cruise was not too full. We really enjoyed the experience.”
Skip ticket lines at Hagia Sophia with audio guide plus optional live small-group or private tour, with eSIM internet for a limited time.
“The tour guide was very personable, enjoyed my tour. To experience all of it make sure you stay longer and explore the outside areas”
Cruise Istanbul by boat for about 2 hours, with offline audio on your phone and sunset views of Hagia Sophia, bridges, and forts.
“It was so worth it we enjoyed our time and took many pictures we had fun”
Skip the Basilica Cistern ticket line in Istanbul and explore the Medusa heads with a digital audio guide in an eerie underground reservoir.
“Getting online tickets certainly made the whole process easy. The actual tour, which was self guided was very interesting. Highly recommend it.”
Skip Hagia Sophia ticket lines with QR entry near Topkapi Palace, plus an English audio guide app for mosaics and mosque history.
“I was caught out by ticket process initially. I thought I had printed my ticket and has brought that with me. However what I had printed did not have a barcode. I found this out when i tried to go through the gate barrier! Anyway I was able to re download to my phone so all good. so for me, it maybe should have been clearer that the document I printed was a voucher and not a ticket. Actually why do a voucher if you are going to send the ticket electronically anyway.”
Skip-the-line Basilica Cistern entry with an audio guide, Medusa and Bond references, and a fast, cool escape from Istanbul’s summer heat.
“The information provided by the guide was excellent. The booking procedure and meeting point were very user friendly. I would definitely recommend this trip.”
Skip the Dolmabahce Palace ticket line with an all-day QR entry and free multilingual audio guide, including the Harem section.
“A bit frustrating trying to figure out where to get the audio guide. In the end I just did the tour without it.”
Flexible Hagia Sophia entry with audio guide, plus a free Blue Mosque audio guide, so you can explore Istanbul’s icons at your pace.
“Everything went well. Absolutely must buy ticket a hide of time to save time & make things happen smoother. I enjoyed the mosque, very beautiful. Lived to my expected, I’m happy I visited this mosque.”
Skip the line for Topkapi Palace and the Imperial Harem with a timed entry slot, host escort, and a multi-language audio guide.
“I am very happy with the service with friendly staff”
Two hours on Istanbul’s Bosphorus with unlimited tea and a GPS smartphone audio guide in 11 languages, passing palaces, forts, and towers.
“No explanation on the places visited. There is audio to place in your phone; however, there is no way of knowing where you are at.”
Short Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with hotel pickup and English audio, plus unlimited Turkish tea, WiFi, and sea views for $24.20.
“Scenery was so beautiful! Friendly staff and lovely sea breeze ! Highly recommended for a super look at the entire city”
