Top Istanbul Half-day Tours

Q: Which Istanbul Half-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Istanbul Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line Istanbul Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone 2 Hours Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul: Shopping Tour With Licensed Guide, Transfer and Lunch Istanbul: Bosphorus Boat Tour and Golden Horn Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Istanbul Half-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Istanbul Half-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line Istanbul: Shopping Tour With Licensed Guide, Transfer and Lunch Istanbul Half Day Private Old City Tour with Optional Tickets Istanbul Private Half-Day Tour: Old City & Grand Bazaar Istanbul Private Shopping Tour: Grand Bazaar, Spice Market & Hans 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 Guided Dolmabahçe Palace and Sunset Bosphorus Tour

Enjoy the Ottoman architecture by visiting the Dolmabahçe palace, and learn about our glorious history. In this tour, you will get to have a look …More

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Istanbul Guided Dolmabahçe Palace and Sunset Bosphorus Tour

Enjoy the Ottoman architecture by visiting the Dolmabahçe palace, and learn about our glorious history. In this tour, you will get to have a look...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

The area around Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a maze of historic hans, workshops and tiny eateries serving the merchants and artisans who work here every …More

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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

The area around Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a maze of historic hans, workshops and tiny eateries serving the merchants and artisans who work here every...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Cosmopolitan Kurtuluş: Istanbul’s Neighborhood of Taste

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its …More

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Cosmopolitan Kurtuluş: Istanbul’s Neighborhood of Taste

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Istanbul Culinary Secrets of the Old City

Istanbul’s Old City is where the medieval and modern meet, and on this tour we’ll explore that intersection through the food, markets and people who …More

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Istanbul Culinary Secrets of the Old City

Istanbul’s Old City is where the medieval and modern meet, and on this tour we’ll explore that intersection through the food, markets and people who...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Beyoğlu has long been one of Istanbul’s great centers of culture, nightlife and dining, where traces of its cosmopolitan past mix with Anatolian traditions and …More

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Hidden Beyoğlu Tour

Beyoğlu has long been one of Istanbul’s great centers of culture, nightlife and dining, where traces of its cosmopolitan past mix with Anatolian traditions and...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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Embark on a journey through the vibrant heart of Istanbul’s Old Town, where magnificent mosques and lively bazaars bring the city’s rich past to life. …More

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Journey Through Istanbul's History

Embark on a journey through the vibrant heart of Istanbul’s Old Town, where magnificent mosques and lively bazaars bring the city’s rich past to life....

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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Istanbul Guided Best Tour ; Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica

Experience the Timeless Treasures of Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome 1. The Blue Mosque Step into a world of architectural marvels as you visit …More

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Istanbul Guided Best Tour ; Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica

Experience the Timeless Treasures of Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome 1. The Blue Mosque Step into a world of architectural marvels as you visit...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Guided Bosphorus & Black Sea Cruise – 4 Stops from Istanbul

Explore Istanbul on a day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and the waters of the Black Sea! With an onboard guide, learn about Istanbul and …More

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Guided Bosphorus & Black Sea Cruise – 4 Stops from Istanbul

Explore Istanbul on a day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and the waters of the Black Sea! With an onboard guide, learn about Istanbul and...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Guided Istanbul Old City Tour (Full-Day)

This fullday tour of Istanbul visits sites in the historic area of Istanbul. - Hagia Sophia an important Byzantine structure in Istanbul and one of …More

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Guided Istanbul Old City Tour (Full-Day)

This fullday tour of Istanbul visits sites in the historic area of Istanbul. - Hagia Sophia an important Byzantine structure in Istanbul and one of...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Our private tour of the historic city of Istanbul is not just a tour, it is a gateway to a bygone era, a journey that …More

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Private Istanbul Tour

Our private tour of the historic city of Istanbul is not just a tour, it is a gateway to a bygone era, a journey that...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Along the Shore

Imagine a day being on a boat enjoying the breath taking views of Bosphorus shores as a poet once described "God's beautiful calligraphy written by …More

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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Along the Shore

Imagine a day being on a boat enjoying the breath taking views of Bosphorus shores as a poet once described "God's beautiful calligraphy written by...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$159

Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Tour and Yacht Cruise Experience

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking aesthetic structure and century-old history of Dolmabahçe Palace, one of Istanbul's unique beauties. Then, get acquainted with the dozens of …More

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Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Tour and Yacht Cruise Experience

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking aesthetic structure and century-old history of Dolmabahçe Palace, one of Istanbul's unique beauties. Then, get acquainted with the dozens of...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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People in Turkey call the sky the 'skydome,' so you will start your tour under the enormous dome there has ever been. You will explore …More

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Private Tour in Istanbul Great Domes

People in Turkey call the sky the 'skydome,' so you will start your tour under the enormous dome there has ever been. You will explore...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Shopping for Turkish Carpet out of Istanbul with an expert guide

Go beyond ordinary carpet shopping and discover the fascinating world of handmade Turkish carpets with a local expert who has 25 years of experience in …More

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Shopping for Turkish Carpet out of Istanbul with an expert guide

Go beyond ordinary carpet shopping and discover the fascinating world of handmade Turkish carpets with a local expert who has 25 years of experience in...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$170

Istanbul Bosphorus &Black Sea Lunch Cruise with Swimming on Yacht

Step aboard a luxury yacht and set sail on an unforgettable five-hour journey along the Bosphorus, extending all the way to the Black Sea. Accompanied …More

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Istanbul Bosphorus &Black Sea Lunch Cruise with Swimming on Yacht

Step aboard a luxury yacht and set sail on an unforgettable five-hour journey along the Bosphorus, extending all the way to the Black Sea. Accompanied...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Istanbul Lunch Cruise on Bosphorus and Black Sea

Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city center and enjoy a half-day lunch cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Sail to the Black Sea to …More

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Istanbul Lunch Cruise on Bosphorus and Black Sea

Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city center and enjoy a half-day lunch cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Sail to the Black Sea to...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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This tour is suitable for all guests to learn history Of city and Turkish culture You will all major city sights with professional certified tour …More

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Private Istanbul Tour

This tour is suitable for all guests to learn history Of city and Turkish culture You will all major city sights with professional certified tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour

Travel around Istanbul with the guidance and commentary of the Turkey Insider Team on this food-focused excursion. Your guide will give you information about the …More

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Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour

Travel around Istanbul with the guidance and commentary of the Turkey Insider Team on this food-focused excursion. Your guide will give you information about the...

3 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Istanbul Essential Highlights: Hagia Sophia and Cistern and more

Discover the vibrant soul of Istanbul on this tailored private tour designed for first-time visitors. Explore iconic landmarks like the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the serene …More

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Istanbul Essential Highlights: Hagia Sophia and Cistern and more

Discover the vibrant soul of Istanbul on this tailored private tour designed for first-time visitors. Explore iconic landmarks like the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the serene...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (14)

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$172