Top things to do in Istanbul in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Istanbul, Turkey
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show (All Inclusive)

Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric as you cruise …More

Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric as you cruise...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$47
Istanbul Photoshoot Tours

Put down your phone for an hour and let me capture your best moment in Istanbul. After one hour you will not need to take …More

Put down your phone for an hour and let me capture your best moment in Istanbul. After one hour you will not need to take...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$172
Imperial Traces of Istanbul – Private Guided Signature Tour

Voyager of Istanbul tour which will enhance your point of view of Ottomans vs Byzantines. It's not only a tour from the past but also …More

Voyager of Istanbul tour which will enhance your point of view of Ottomans vs Byzantines. It's not only a tour from the past but also...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Authentic Sema Ceremony at Kasımpasa Mevlevihanesi

What Makes Our Experience Unique? ✅ A Historic 17th-Century Mevlevihane Unlike many Whirling Dervish performances, our Sema Ceremony takes place in the sacred setting of …More

What Makes Our Experience Unique? ✅ A Historic 17th-Century Mevlevihane Unlike many Whirling Dervish performances, our Sema Ceremony takes place in the sacred setting of...

50 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
Bosphorus Night Lights: Guided Cruise With Tea and Cookies

This is not just a boat ride — it's a magical journey through centuries of history, art, and culture, all set against the glittering night …More

This is not just a boat ride — it's a magical journey through centuries of history, art, and culture, all set against the glittering night...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$11
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show and Pickup

Set sail on a magical Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul and enjoy an unforgettable evening between Europe and Asia. During this 2.5-hour cruise you will …More

Set sail on a magical Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul and enjoy an unforgettable evening between Europe and Asia. During this 2.5-hour cruise you will...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$39
Istanbul Private Old City Tour with English Guide

Experience the most iconic sights of Istanbul’s historic Old City with a private English-speaking guide and a flexible itinerary designed around your group. This approximately …More

Experience the most iconic sights of Istanbul’s historic Old City with a private English-speaking guide and a flexible itinerary designed around your group. This approximately...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$344
Guided Sapanca, Mahmudiye, Masukiye Tour Activity with Cable Car

This Tour offers you an unforgettable day with an incredible nature, waterfalls, lake, rivers, extreme activities and natural life park with our Professional licensed local …More

This Tour offers you an unforgettable day with an incredible nature, waterfalls, lake, rivers, extreme activities and natural life park with our Professional licensed local...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$20
Turkish Coffee Trail

***. We strongly advise you our ‘Must See Bosphorus Tours 1 + 2’ in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday. If you buy ‘Must See …More

***. We strongly advise you our ‘Must See Bosphorus Tours 1 + 2’ in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday. If you buy ‘Must See...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$229
Istanbul Lunch Cruise - Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea

Istanbul Lunch Cruise – Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea Enjoy incredible views of Istanbul sailing between two continents on the Bosphorus all …More

Istanbul Lunch Cruise – Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea Enjoy incredible views of Istanbul sailing between two continents on the Bosphorus all...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Istanbul Sightseeing Walking Tour

Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 3-hour city tour will take you on a journey through the landmarks …More

Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 3-hour city tour will take you on a journey through the landmarks...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Private Istanbul Personalised Tour Licenced Guide and Vehicle

Price is fixed up to 6 travellers in your party. We can customize the places according to your wishes. Our guest can give us their …More

Price is fixed up to 6 travellers in your party. We can customize the places according to your wishes. Our guest can give us their...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$700
Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary

A Private Day Trip to 'must' to visit places: Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary. Enjoy this excellent tour and receive a Red Carpet Treatment …More

A Private Day Trip to 'must' to visit places: Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary. Enjoy this excellent tour and receive a Red Carpet Treatment...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$449
Best of Istanbul in 1 Day

This Special Full-Day tour takes you to the main tourist attractions that are a must for any visitor to Istanbul, especially for the first timers. …More

This Special Full-Day tour takes you to the main tourist attractions that are a must for any visitor to Istanbul, especially for the first timers....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul

We welcome you with Ottoman cultural dance shows and food delicacies. Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a sparkling 2,5-hour dinner cruise …More

We welcome you with Ottoman cultural dance shows and food delicacies. Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a sparkling 2,5-hour dinner cruise...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$34
Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour

We offer you a wonderful tour where you will see both sides of Istanbul together. Most daily city tours take place either on the European …More

We offer you a wonderful tour where you will see both sides of Istanbul together. Most daily city tours take place either on the European...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Istanbul Layover Tour: Private & Personalized with Transfers

Istanbul is a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, where historic landmarks, local neighborhoods, and everyday life exist side by side. With a local …More

Istanbul is a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, where historic landmarks, local neighborhoods, and everyday life exist side by side. With a local...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$72
Private Princes' Islands Tour

Leave the pace of the city behind and enjoy a private escape to the Princes’ Islands, where tranquil landscapes, island heritage, and authentic local tastes …More

Leave the pace of the city behind and enjoy a private escape to the Princes’ Islands, where tranquil landscapes, island heritage, and authentic local tastes...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$153
Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour

Enjoy a culinary journey through the city of Istanbul on this 4-hour tour. Spend the evening going to four local eateries to sample such classics …More

Enjoy a culinary journey through the city of Istanbul on this 4-hour tour. Spend the evening going to four local eateries to sample such classics...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Full Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour From Hotel or Cruise Ships

Let's wander in Constantinople, the capital of Great Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires, which has been the center of multicultural life, deep history, splendid architecture, …More

Let's wander in Constantinople, the capital of Great Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires, which has been the center of multicultural life, deep history, splendid architecture,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$42
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