Top Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: I need a ride! Which Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup: Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise by Luxury Yacht Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Istanbul?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Istanbul are: Istanbul Luxury & Special Occasions Istanbul Luxury Tours Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours Istanbul City Tours View all tour styles in Istanbul →

Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

How about uncovering the hidden gems of Istanbul—places where locals go and tourists often miss? On this tour, you’ll see the city through the eyes …More

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Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

How about uncovering the hidden gems of Istanbul—places where locals go and tourists often miss? On this tour, you’ll see the city through the eyes...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (234)

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$115

Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Brief …More

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Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Brief...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$102

Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide …More

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Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$51

Istanbul Small Group Old City Tour with Local Guide

*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sunday tours, the Spice Market will be visited instead and will serve as the …More

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Istanbul Small Group Old City Tour with Local Guide

*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sunday tours, the Spice Market will be visited instead and will serve as the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$65

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, …More

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Private Old City Guided Tour

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace,...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$223

Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets

All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour. Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most …More

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Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets

All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour. Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most...

4 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$113

Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the …More

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Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$165

Istanbul Small-Group City and Secret Streets Tour with Guide

The former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is a vibrant city filled with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the bridge between east …More

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Istanbul Small-Group City and Secret Streets Tour with Guide

The former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is a vibrant city filled with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the bridge between east...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$19

Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top Sightseeings

Enjoy your Istanbul trip with a local photographer, get quality of photos and immortalize your vacation by lasting photos. Photo shoot will be covered at …More

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Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top Sightseeings

Enjoy your Istanbul trip with a local photographer, get quality of photos and immortalize your vacation by lasting photos. Photo shoot will be covered at...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$137

Istanbul Bosphorus Night Cruise Experience on Luxury Yacht

Discover Istanbul from a unique perspective on a 2 hours Bosphorus luxury yacht tour as the city lights reflect over the water. This elegant evening …More

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Istanbul Bosphorus Night Cruise Experience on Luxury Yacht

Discover Istanbul from a unique perspective on a 2 hours Bosphorus luxury yacht tour as the city lights reflect over the water. This elegant evening...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$52

Highlights of Istanbul Old City Tour for Cruise and Hotel Guests

A full-day tour with all the highlights of the old city of Istanbul. You'll see Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar ,Basilica Cistern …More

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Highlights of Istanbul Old City Tour for Cruise and Hotel Guests

A full-day tour with all the highlights of the old city of Istanbul. You'll see Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar ,Basilica Cistern...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$21

Full Day Private Guided Tour of Historic Istanbul

Experience the captivating history of Istanbul with our meticulously crafted historic city tour. Delve into the past as you visit Istanbul's most renowned landmarks, each …More

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Full Day Private Guided Tour of Historic Istanbul

Experience the captivating history of Istanbul with our meticulously crafted historic city tour. Delve into the past as you visit Istanbul's most renowned landmarks, each...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$180

From Istanbul: Daily Bursa & Uludağ Tour with Lunch & Cable Car

Step into the heart of Ottoman heritage with a full-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa — the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and a …More

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From Istanbul: Daily Bursa & Uludağ Tour with Lunch & Cable Car

Step into the heart of Ottoman heritage with a full-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa — the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and a...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$34

Istanbul to Gallipoli, Canakkale and Troy. 2 Day Tour with Hotel

2 days 1 night Gallipoli & Troy Tour offers a full package from Istanbul hotel door to back to Istanbul hotel door including a visit …More

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Istanbul to Gallipoli, Canakkale and Troy. 2 Day Tour with Hotel

2 days 1 night Gallipoli & Troy Tour offers a full package from Istanbul hotel door to back to Istanbul hotel door including a visit...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$361

Istanbul: Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel

Discover Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes on a 2- or 3-day guided tour from Istanbul with flights and a cave hotel stay. Fly to Kayseri or Nevşehir, …More

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Istanbul: Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel

Discover Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes on a 2- or 3-day guided tour from Istanbul with flights and a cave hotel stay. Fly to Kayseri or Nevşehir,...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$508

Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets

Explore the rich history of Istanbul with a 3-hour guided tour visiting the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Benefit from pre-reserved admission …More

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Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets

Explore the rich history of Istanbul with a 3-hour guided tour visiting the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Benefit from pre-reserved admission...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$56

Skip the museum queues with your licenced guide! During this half day tour you will discover Sultanahmet area by seeing some highlights. This tour program …More

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Half Day Private Istanbul Tour

Skip the museum queues with your licenced guide! During this half day tour you will discover Sultanahmet area by seeing some highlights. This tour program...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$261

Turkey Classics 7 Day Escorted Tour from Istanbul

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic destinations with our expertly crafted tour. Designed for small groups of up to 20 travelers, …More

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Turkey Classics 7 Day Escorted Tour from Istanbul

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic destinations with our expertly crafted tour. Designed for small groups of up to 20 travelers,...

7 days

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$1,016

Alhamdulillah We are the most well known ERTUGRUL TOUR organizer in Turkey for 3 years.We are expert on Ottoman and Islamic History and especially Ertugrul …More

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Daily Ertugrul Tour from Istanbul

Alhamdulillah We are the most well known ERTUGRUL TOUR organizer in Turkey for 3 years.We are expert on Ottoman and Islamic History and especially Ertugrul...

1 day Hotel pickup offered

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$599

Perfume Making Workshop in a Stylish Istanbul Atelier

In our bright, spacious atelier near Galata Tower, discover scent as a personal journey. Try, mix, and blend through 90+ premium essences, exploring notes that …More

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Perfume Making Workshop in a Stylish Istanbul Atelier

In our bright, spacious atelier near Galata Tower, discover scent as a personal journey. Try, mix, and blend through 90+ premium essences, exploring notes that...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$40

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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Which Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Istanbul Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Istanbul trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Istanbul?