Top Istanbul Half-day Tours

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

Istanbul Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul Bosphorus Evening Cruise Dinner Live Shows and Private Table Istanbul Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience 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: Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus &Black Sea Lunch Cruise with Swimming on Yacht Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar ISTANBUL ESSENCE : Private Full Day Guided City Tour Half Day Private Istanbul Tour 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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Private Istanbul Shopping in Grand Bazaar with Personal Shopper

Welcome to the only shopping focused experience of Grand Bazaar! We work closely and privately with our travelers to understand their needs before they come, …More

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Private Istanbul Shopping in Grand Bazaar with Personal Shopper

Welcome to the only shopping focused experience of Grand Bazaar! We work closely and privately with our travelers to understand their needs before they come,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$90

Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

On our daytime Secret Food Tours: Istanbul - Kadikoy, you'll enjoy the best classic Turkish foods. Learn about some of the city's most important dishes, …More

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Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

On our daytime Secret Food Tours: Istanbul - Kadikoy, you'll enjoy the best classic Turkish foods. Learn about some of the city's most important dishes,...

180 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation

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$126

Istanbul Camlica Tower: Private Entry, Transfer & Dine Choices

Kickstart your Camlica Tower experience with our premium pass. From private hotel transfers to breathtaking Istanbul views, relish it all. Enjoy optional Turkish delights, meals, …More

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Istanbul Camlica Tower: Private Entry, Transfer & Dine Choices

Kickstart your Camlica Tower experience with our premium pass. From private hotel transfers to breathtaking Istanbul views, relish it all. Enjoy optional Turkish delights, meals,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$37

Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

Taste your way around two continents during this small-group, half-day food and drink tour in Istanbul. Enjoy a mix of classic recipes, including doner kebab, …More

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Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

Taste your way around two continents during this small-group, half-day food and drink tour in Istanbul. Enjoy a mix of classic recipes, including doner kebab,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$85

Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Bosphorus Cruise with Guide

After a 3-hour tour with our professional guide, during which you'll gain insights into the deep history and witness the aesthetic structure and views of …More

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Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Bosphorus Cruise with Guide

After a 3-hour tour with our professional guide, during which you'll gain insights into the deep history and witness the aesthetic structure and views of...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$172

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Harem & Blue Mosque Tour

Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are two of the city’s unmissable cultural and historic sites. Focusing on these two places will allow you to …More

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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Harem & Blue Mosque Tour

Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are two of the city’s unmissable cultural and historic sites. Focusing on these two places will allow you to...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Join a sightseeing dinner cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dine with live entertainment. Pass some of Istanbul's most famous monuments, …More

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Bosphorus Cruise Tour with Turkish Show

Join a sightseeing dinner cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dine with live entertainment. Pass some of Istanbul's most famous monuments,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar

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 and …More

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Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar

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 and...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 …More

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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

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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Topkapı Palace with Harem & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Experience the main attractions of Istanbul, as well as the small but equally wonderful details of the city on this small-group tour. Your guide takes …More

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Topkapı Palace with Harem & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Experience the main attractions of Istanbul, as well as the small but equally wonderful details of the city on this small-group tour. Your guide takes...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Istanbul Culinary Tour: Local Hotspots and Gourmet Street Foods

This tour takes you into the heart of the modern sectıon of Istanbul and bustling food markets. Once our experienced guide concludes Istanbul Street Food …More

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Istanbul Culinary Tour: Local Hotspots and Gourmet Street Foods

This tour takes you into the heart of the modern sectıon of Istanbul and bustling food markets. Once our experienced guide concludes Istanbul Street Food...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$79

Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Guided Walking Tour

Discover Istanbul’s imperial heritage on this guided tour of must-see landmarks. Start at Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, and explore …More

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Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Guided Walking Tour

Discover Istanbul’s imperial heritage on this guided tour of must-see landmarks. Start at Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, and explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$344

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

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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...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

Many tours in Istanbul appear less expensive at first, but may include shopping-oriented stops that take time away from the sightseeing experience. Our approach is …More

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Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

Many tours in Istanbul appear less expensive at first, but may include shopping-oriented stops that take time away from the sightseeing experience. Our approach is...

5 to 6 hours

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Tour of Major Sights of Istanbul (entrance fee not included)

Tour of Major Sights of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, Basilica cistern and Topkapi Palace. Also Blue Mosque will be visioned during the tour from outside. Fast …More

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Tour of Major Sights of Istanbul (entrance fee not included)

Tour of Major Sights of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, Basilica cistern and Topkapi Palace. Also Blue Mosque will be visioned during the tour from outside. Fast...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$199

Small-Group Istanbul Old City Highlights Guided Tour

This tour is mainly for first-time visitors of Istanbul, offering a comprehensive exploration of the city's gems. It serves as a great introduction to Istanbul, …More

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Small-Group Istanbul Old City Highlights Guided Tour

This tour is mainly for first-time visitors of Istanbul, offering a comprehensive exploration of the city's gems. It serves as a great introduction to Istanbul,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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