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Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Open Air Museum

We try to organize tour with less people and full interest with them. Timing is also so important for us to make our guess to …More

Goreme, Turkey

5.0 (74)

Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Open Air Museum

We try to organize tour with less people and full interest with them. Timing is also so important for us to make our guess to...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (74)

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$34

Morning Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

Enjoy this 4 hours tour with visits to the highlights of the old city. Firstly visit the magnificent Byzantine church of St Sophia. After here …More

Istanbul, Turkey

4.4 (83)

Morning Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

Enjoy this 4 hours tour with visits to the highlights of the old city. Firstly visit the magnificent Byzantine church of St Sophia. After here...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (83)

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$144

Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour & Lunch

Pamukkale tour from Antalya, Belek, Kemer, Side, Alanya helps you discover world famous tourism symbol Pamukkale. Pamukkale, which hosts the uniquely beautiful kleapatra pool and …More

Antalya, Turkey

4.9 (20)

Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour & Lunch

Pamukkale tour from Antalya, Belek, Kemer, Side, Alanya helps you discover world famous tourism symbol Pamukkale. Pamukkale, which hosts the uniquely beautiful kleapatra pool and...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (20)

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$50

Istanbul: Old Town, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome & Hagia Sophia

Enjoy an Istanbul Half-day sightseeing tour and explore some of the traditional sites, historic monuments and more. This tour helps you save some money and …More

Istanbul, Turkey

4.8 (67)

Istanbul: Old Town, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome & Hagia Sophia

Enjoy an Istanbul Half-day sightseeing tour and explore some of the traditional sites, historic monuments and more. This tour helps you save some money and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (67)

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$23

Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra Pool Tour with Lunch from Antalya

Hierapolis ("Holy City") was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia located on hot springs in South West Anatolia. Its ruins are adjacent to modern Pamukkale. …More

Antalya, Turkey

4.9 (59)

Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra Pool Tour with Lunch from Antalya

Hierapolis ("Holy City") was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia located on hot springs in South West Anatolia. Its ruins are adjacent to modern Pamukkale....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (59)

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$45

Cappadocia Daily Green Tour,(included,lunch,guide,entrance fees)

Discover the beauties of Cappadocia in this comprehensive tour covering historical sites, fairy chimneys and natural landscapes accompanied by a professional tour guide. This tour …More

Uchisar, Turkey

4.9 (79)

Cappadocia Daily Green Tour,(included,lunch,guide,entrance fees)

Discover the beauties of Cappadocia in this comprehensive tour covering historical sites, fairy chimneys and natural landscapes accompanied by a professional tour guide. This tour...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (79)

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$60

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

Istanbul, Turkey

5.0 (70)

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

5.0 (70)

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$108

Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra's Pool Tour with lunch

Visit Pamukkale hot springs that contain travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Then visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. …More

Antalya, Turkey

4.8 (70)

Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra's Pool Tour with lunch

Visit Pamukkale hot springs that contain travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Then visit the ancient city of Hierapolis....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (70)

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$40

Side Aspendos Kursunlu Waterfall with Lunch

Side & Aspendos Tour: Waterfalls, Unlimited Turkish Delight & State-Certified JewelryExperience history, nature, and gastronomy on this full-day tour! Explore ancient Side ruins, including the …More

Side, Turkey

4.9 (60)

Side Aspendos Kursunlu Waterfall with Lunch

Side & Aspendos Tour: Waterfalls, Unlimited Turkish Delight & State-Certified JewelryExperience history, nature, and gastronomy on this full-day tour! Explore ancient Side ruins, including the...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (60)

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$100

Segway Istanbul Old City Tour - Afternoon

Forget about exhausting foot marches, experience Istanbul simply in an elegant way. No Experience Necessary! Learn to ride a Segway less than 2 minutes and …More

Istanbul, Turkey

4.9 (61)

Segway Istanbul Old City Tour - Afternoon

Forget about exhausting foot marches, experience Istanbul simply in an elegant way. No Experience Necessary! Learn to ride a Segway less than 2 minutes and...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (61)

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$49

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans …More

Istanbul, Turkey

5.0 (77)

Istanbul old City Tour - Full Day

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (77)

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$215

Perge Aspendos Side the Historical sites of Antalya

Experience Antiquity: Exclusive Private Tour to Perge, Aspendos & Side Skip the crowded buses and discover the ultimate luxury of a fully customized private tour …More

Antalya, Turkey

4.9 (46)

Perge Aspendos Side the Historical sites of Antalya

Experience Antiquity: Exclusive Private Tour to Perge, Aspendos & Side Skip the crowded buses and discover the ultimate luxury of a fully customized private tour...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (46)

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$245

Private Ephesus Tour | History Only | No Shopping Stops

Perfect Private Ephesus Tour Option for the independent traveler. Ephesus Tours - No Shopping Stops - History Only Come visit and discover the Ancient City …More

Selçuk, Turkey

4.9 (64)

Private Ephesus Tour | History Only | No Shopping Stops

Perfect Private Ephesus Tour Option for the independent traveler. Ephesus Tours - No Shopping Stops - History Only Come visit and discover the Ancient City...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (64)

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$224

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

Istanbul, Turkey

4.9 (71)

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

4.9 (71)

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$33

Private Best of Ephesus Tour from Ege(Kusadasi) Cruiseport

Ephesus is very populer touristic destination in Turkey so very crowded, it is always best to have a pivate tour private guide to save time …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

5.0 (63)

Private Best of Ephesus Tour from Ege(Kusadasi) Cruiseport

Ephesus is very populer touristic destination in Turkey so very crowded, it is always best to have a pivate tour private guide to save time...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (63)

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$40

This tour is 100% private and fully customizable. You decide where we go, what we see, how long we stay. Together, we will explore Cappadocia’s …More

Goreme, Turkey

4.9 (69)

Cappadocia: Full Day Private Tour

This tour is 100% private and fully customizable. You decide where we go, what we see, how long we stay. Together, we will explore Cappadocia’s...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (69)

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$220

Begin your journey exploring the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk along marble streets, admire iconic Roman …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

4.8 (66)

Ephesus Tour & Turkish Bath with Lunch

Begin your journey exploring the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk along marble streets, admire iconic Roman...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (66)

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$50

Discover Izmir’s rich history, local culture, and vibrant city life on this four-to-five-hour guided tour. Travel like a local using public transportation and follow a …More

Izmir, Turkey

4.8 (45)

Izmir City Tour

Discover Izmir’s rich history, local culture, and vibrant city life on this four-to-five-hour guided tour. Travel like a local using public transportation and follow a...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (45)

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$85

Private Tour and Skip the Line in EPHESUS From Cruise Port

Private Ephesus tour; Today's program will bring you to the house of Virgin Mary where we believe she spent the last days of her live. …More

Selçuk, Turkey

5.0 (70)

Private Tour and Skip the Line in EPHESUS From Cruise Port

Private Ephesus tour; Today's program will bring you to the house of Virgin Mary where we believe she spent the last days of her live....

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (70)

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$115

Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

You will be picked up from Cruise Port of Kusadasi then visit famous ancient heritages in the Kusadasi area including Ephesus ancient city, the House …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

5.0 (74)

Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

You will be picked up from Cruise Port of Kusadasi then visit famous ancient heritages in the Kusadasi area including Ephesus ancient city, the House...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (74)

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$25

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Turkey Historical & Heritage Tours?

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Which Turkey Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

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Which Turkey Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Turkey Historical & Heritage 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 Turkey Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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