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 Two: the Bosphorus ferry and Dolmabahce Palace plus Taksim and Istiklal

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 for 1 to 3 days, walking Old City highlights, plus Bosphorus, palaces, and neighborhoods with flexible timing.

“Thank you very much for two wonderful days of detailed history of Istanbul, also thanks to our driver who is very skill in driving us safety. Highly recommend if your hotel is away from old city.”

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

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets - Getting there: Galataport pickup for cruise guests, Sultanahmet meet-up for everyone else

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

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

Small-group guided tour of Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with tickets, priority entry, and Galataport pickup.

“Our guide Hamut was well informed and the data and historical context/relationship that he provided of the Mosques especially the Hagia Sofia was simply outstanding.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Meeting point reality: Zindan Han office and getting to the pier

3.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,694 reviews · from $8Best value

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.”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - Getting to Heybeliada: greenery, short walks, and a guide’s pace

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

Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option - Early pickup, a long drive, and why the breaks matter

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

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour - Price and Timing: Is $58 Really Good Value?

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

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Tour - Entering Hagia Sophia with e-tickets and an audio link

Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour - Price and value, why $20 can feel fair here

10.Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

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

A 3-hour guided walk through Fener and Balat, with the Bulgarian Iron Church and Ahrida Synagogue, plus great photo stops.

“Yunus was amazing! So personable, knowlegeable, funny, and not shy about talking about topics outside of the tour. He gave us great historical perspectives and stories that otherwise you won't read in tour books. Thank you Yunus! Best wishes to you always! 🙏🏽 - Jayant and Kate”

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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch - Getting Oriented in Sultanahmet, Starting by the German Fountain

11.Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

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

See Istanbul’s top sights in one full day. Guided Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar lunch included, with extra ticket fees.

“We spent the entire day with Mr. Baris, an extremely knowledgeable guide. He shared a great deal of history with us and he was willing and able to thoroughly answer questions. We visited the major attractions during our tour. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. It was a small group of people on the tour which made it so pleasant. A very good day.”

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

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, & Hagia Sophia Tour - Sultanahmet Square to the Blue Mosque: free entry, real security checks

12.Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, & Hagia Sophia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,634 reviews · from $78

3-hour Old City tour: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern skip-the-line, and Hagia Sophia. Guided stops from Hippodrome, Hagia fee extra.

“Ali , our guide was extremely good. We enjoyed our experience in the sites & Ali patiently explained all the details to us! The tour was also on time & we could locate our guide easily! Highly recommended!!”

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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch - Meeting up, getting on the water, and what the Deluxe boat ride feels like

Istanbul: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tour

Istanbul: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tour - Basilica Cistern: underground cool air, Medusa views, and 50 stairs

14.Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,430 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

See Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern in one smooth 4-hour small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets and expert guide.

“Easy to arrange, directions clear, good sized group. Our guide, Murat was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable on history and geography of city and English was excellent.”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour w/Entry Tickets

Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour w/Entry Tickets - Starting at Alman Çeşmesi: How the Tour Sets Your Bearings