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218 tours in Istanbul, Turkey, in English and other languages

Old City Tour: From Constantinople to Istanbul

9.8 (257)

I will take you to some known places and share with you not so well-known stories :) The tour route also includes many hidden gems that even some locals might not know about!

Provided by haktan tursun

2h 15min

2:30 PM

2h 15min

2:30 PM

From €0 Tip based

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Taksim to Galata Free Tour: Turkish Coffee Tasting & Rooftop View

9.7 (39)

Join us on a walking tour from Taksim to Galata and discover Istanbul’s vibrant heart! Explore historic streets, iconic landmarks, and rich culture. Uncover the stories that make this city’s past and present come alive.

Provided by walkytalky

2h 45min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

2h 45min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

From €0 Tip based

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Galata Tower & Bridge, Spice Bazaar, Fener & Balat: Half-day Guided Walking Tour

9.9 (2)

Provided by TripGuru Euro

4h 30min

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +1 More +1 More

4h 30min

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +1 More +1 More

From €55.00

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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Suleymaniye Mosque: Private Walking Tour

9.9 (2)

Provided by TripGuru Euro

4 hours

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM +1 More +1 More

4 hours

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM +1 More +1 More

From €75.00

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Maiden's Tower: Entrance Ticket + Self-Guided Audio Tour

9.9 (1)

Provided by Aloha Ventures Limited

2 hours

From €42.00

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Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus: Tour

9.9 (1)

Provided by SeaLand Trip

12 hours

From €120.00

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Troy: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul + Lunch

9.9 (1)

Provided by Tourmania

16 hours

6:00 AM

16 hours

6:00 AM

From €143.00

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Miniatürk Museum: Entry Ticket

9.9 (1)

Provided by Cosmic Tickets Audios Turizm ve Tic. Ltd Sti.

30 minutes

From €25.00

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Snacks

9.3 (23)

Provided by Bosphorus Tour by Velena Travel

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

From €35.00

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Rhythm Of The Dance Show at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre

9.3 (42)

Provided by Hodjapasha

1h 5min

8:30 PM

1h 5min

8:30 PM

From €31.94

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24,851 Reviews in Istanbul

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

by Angie Passaro

(4 reviews)

"Emre was amazing!"

It was a very didactic, entertaining and useful tour. Emre gave us a lot of recommendations, historical facts and added some jokes during the explanation which made the experience even...

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

by Philippa Boulter

(1 review)

"Fab Tour!"

This tour was fabulous - very informative, interesting, and engaging. We learnt so much about Turkey and, of course, Istanbul. I discovered lots of fascinating things about the city that I didn’t...

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

by Helena Santos

(1 review)

"Welcome to istanbul"

We did the tour the first day of our arrival. The tour was a small group which made it very pleasant. Our guide was very friendly and she would answer our questions. Not only talking about the...

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

by Patricia Salas

(3 reviews)

"Edu fue increible"

Edu taught us about history, shared facts with us, and answered all our questions. He was great.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

by Antonia Salsano

(7 reviews)

"A short view of Istanbul"

The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend booking this tour if you want to explore a bit of Istanbul and don't have much time.

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Toni Pounds

(1 review)

"Istanbul in 3 hours!"

Hakan was absolutely brilliant. Knowledgeable, passionate and thoroughly entertaining. We have recommended him to our son who is visiting Istanbul in four weeks. Thank you, Hakan, for making our...

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Ana Santos

(1 review)

"Imprescindible"

An excellent and very entertaining guide.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

by Michael Rosenkilde-Hansen

(7 reviews)

"Great tour."

An entertaining and informative tour with a fantastic guide. We got plenty of great tips, along with valuable advice on what to do—and what to avoid. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

by Cristina Marchese

(1 review)

"Scoprire Istambul"

Thank you for the opportunity. Our guide, Muzafer—who was very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly—took us on a wonderful tour of Istanbul’s sights.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

by Carlos García Fernández

(4 reviews)

"Todo perfecto. Ideas y sugerencias muy válidas"

Everything was perfect. Very helpful ideas and suggestions

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

by Nacho Farreras

(3 reviews)

"Sensacional"

Ismael is charming and very friendly; he explained all the sights we visited, as well as interesting facts about the daily lives of Istanbul’s residents, along with tips for getting around the...

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

by Chiara Carlino

(1 review)

"Great Tour"

This tour was well organised and really helpful to start getting to know the wonderful city of Istanbul. Emre was great, and with his good humour he gave us loads of interesting and useful...

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