Top Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table Short Bosphorus Cruise with Pickup and Audio Guide View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup: Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table Short Bosphorus Cruise with Pickup and Audio Guide Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Live Guide & Asian Side Stop Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Istanbul trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Istanbul Tours. Top 10 Istanbul 2026 Senior-friendly tours Istanbul The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Istanbul Top Day Trips from Istanbul Things to do in Istanbul this summer View all Istanbul Trip Ideas →

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 →

Kadikoy Market is is famous for offering the best examples of Istanbul and regional Turkish cuisine and the best part is this is also where …More

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Half Day Food Tour in Istanbul, Kadikoy

Kadikoy Market is is famous for offering the best examples of Istanbul and regional Turkish cuisine and the best part is this is also where...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$138

Cross the Bosphorus & Explore Istanbul’s Asian Side Like a Local

Begin your journey with a hotel pickup and cross the Bosphorus Bridge to explore Istanbul’s Asian side. Visit the 19th-century Beylerbeyi Palace with its grand …More

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Cross the Bosphorus & Explore Istanbul’s Asian Side Like a Local

Begin your journey with a hotel pickup and cross the Bosphorus Bridge to explore Istanbul’s Asian side. Visit the 19th-century Beylerbeyi Palace with its grand...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$68

Turkish Calligraphy Workshop in Istanbul

Try your hand at traditional Turkish calligraphy during a 2-hour workshop in Istanbul. After a demonstration of the delicate art form by a local artist, …More

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Turkish Calligraphy Workshop in Istanbul

Try your hand at traditional Turkish calligraphy during a 2-hour workshop in Istanbul. After a demonstration of the delicate art form by a local artist,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$200

7 Day Private Turkey Adventure from Istanbul

Visit Cappadocia, Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Sardis, Aphrodisisas, Kusadasi, Ephesus on this 7-day trip. Private tour of the top archaeological and cultural highlights of Turkey. High quality …More

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7 Day Private Turkey Adventure from Istanbul

Visit Cappadocia, Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Sardis, Aphrodisisas, Kusadasi, Ephesus on this 7-day trip. Private tour of the top archaeological and cultural highlights of Turkey. High quality...

7 days Hotel pickup offered

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$3,490

A unique way to experience Istanbul's and Cappadocia's main touristic destinations with our professional team. We will visit Sultanahmet Mosque, known popularly as The Blue …More

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6 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Tour

A unique way to experience Istanbul's and Cappadocia's main touristic destinations with our professional team. We will visit Sultanahmet Mosque, known popularly as The Blue...

6 days Free Cancellation

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$1,009

Bosphorus Cruise With Dolmabahçe Palace and Fortresses

Enjoy a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace around 1 hour.( best palace in a city)and then relax on a 1.5-hour Bosphorus Cruise with Local regular boat.You …More

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Bosphorus Cruise With Dolmabahçe Palace and Fortresses

Enjoy a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace around 1 hour.( best palace in a city)and then relax on a 1.5-hour Bosphorus Cruise with Local regular boat.You...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$500

8 Day Istanbul Cappadocia Tour by Bus Yuki Tour IST 60

Bosphorus Boat Cruise a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of …More

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8 Day Istanbul Cappadocia Tour by Bus Yuki Tour IST 60

Bosphorus Boat Cruise a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of...

8 days

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$1,693

Best of Istanbul Tour from the most experienced vacation photographer. Formal Istanbul Life Magazine Photographer. Both landmarks and hidden places. You will be in safe …More

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Private Istanbul Photography Tour

Best of Istanbul Tour from the most experienced vacation photographer. Formal Istanbul Life Magazine Photographer. Both landmarks and hidden places. You will be in safe...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$590

Istanbul Quest: Uncover the Ottoman Revolt of 1703

Istanbul, 1703. You are Ali Pasha, a peasant who charmed his way into the Sultan's palace, became Grand Vizier, and married the Sultan's daughter. It …More

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Istanbul Quest: Uncover the Ottoman Revolt of 1703

Istanbul, 1703. You are Ali Pasha, a peasant who charmed his way into the Sultan's palace, became Grand Vizier, and married the Sultan's daughter. It...

1 hour 18 minutes Free Cancellation

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7 Days - Seven Churches of Revelation Tour and Istanbul all Included

Seven Churches Tour of Revelation 7 Days/6 Nights, includes transfers & Hotels in Istanbul too. Private tour to Ephesus, Leodicia, Sardis, Philadelphia Thyatira, Pergamon, Smyrna. The modern …More

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7 Days - Seven Churches of Revelation Tour and Istanbul all Included

Seven Churches Tour of Revelation 7 Days/6 Nights, includes transfers & Hotels in Istanbul too. Private tour to Ephesus, Leodicia, Sardis, Philadelphia Thyatira, Pergamon, Smyrna. The modern...

7 days

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$1,700

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Luxury transportation from/to Airport provided. Meet …More

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Tour of Istanbul from or to Airport

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Luxury transportation from/to Airport provided. Meet...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$230

Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Sultanahmet And Hagia Sophia Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome Tour. Start your adventure at the Hagia …More

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Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Sultanahmet And Hagia Sophia Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome Tour. Start your adventure at the Hagia...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$68

2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul by Flight

Discover Cappadocia with one of the TOP agencies on Cool Shore Excursions. Whether you've been to one country, or one hundred, a visit to Cappadocia …More

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2 Day Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul by Flight

Discover Cappadocia with one of the TOP agencies on Cool Shore Excursions. Whether you've been to one country, or one hundred, a visit to Cappadocia...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

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$719

Istanbul Icons Entry Pass – Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Cistern

No Waiting in Line: Skip-the-line entry tickets are included save time and go straight into Istanbul’s top landmarks. Self-Paced Exploration: Enjoy the flexibility to explore …More

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Istanbul Icons Entry Pass – Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Cistern

No Waiting in Line: Skip-the-line entry tickets are included save time and go straight into Istanbul’s top landmarks. Self-Paced Exploration: Enjoy the flexibility to explore...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Short Layover Tour from Istanbul Airport

Discover Istanbul, the city of Constantinople, on your short layover in istanbul and visit the old towns in the city. Learn about the culture and …More

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Short Layover Tour from Istanbul Airport

Discover Istanbul, the city of Constantinople, on your short layover in istanbul and visit the old towns in the city. Learn about the culture and...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$60

Private Full Day Old City Tour of Istanbul

Explore Istanbul’s timeless treasures with your own personal guide and private transfers. Step into the soul of Istanbul on this private full-day tour through the …More

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Private Full Day Old City Tour of Istanbul

Explore Istanbul’s timeless treasures with your own personal guide and private transfers. Step into the soul of Istanbul on this private full-day tour through the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$321

Istanbul Old City Private Full Day Guided Tour

Explore Istanbul’s timeless treasures with your own personal guide and private transfers.. Step into the soul of Istanbul on this private full-day tour through the …More

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Istanbul Old City Private Full Day Guided Tour

Explore Istanbul’s timeless treasures with your own personal guide and private transfers.. Step into the soul of Istanbul on this private full-day tour through the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$342

Small Group Cruise Shore Excursion – Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this small-group Old City shore excursion offers a seamless and worry-free experience in Istanbul. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks …More

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Small Group Cruise Shore Excursion – Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this small-group Old City shore excursion offers a seamless and worry-free experience in Istanbul. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Private 14 Days Turkey Trip from Istanbul

In the 14 days of Turkey, you will explore the monuments of the Gallipoli Campaign, embark on a timeless journey by visiting legendary Troy, Pergamon …More

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Private 14 Days Turkey Trip from Istanbul

In the 14 days of Turkey, you will explore the monuments of the Gallipoli Campaign, embark on a timeless journey by visiting legendary Troy, Pergamon...

14 days

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Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour With Local Friends

Exclusive Shopping Experience at the Grand Bazaar... How about shopping securely through the labyrinth-like streets of the Grand Bazaar without getting lost in the enchanting …More

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Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour With Local Friends

Exclusive Shopping Experience at the Grand Bazaar... How about shopping securely through the labyrinth-like streets of the Grand Bazaar without getting lost in the enchanting...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$68

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing?

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

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

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Which Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which Istanbul Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

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

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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

Got any more Istanbul trip ideas?

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