15 City Tours in Istanbul, Compared and Priced

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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

1.Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,225 reviews · 50 - 125 minutes · from $53Our pick

Private Turkish bath in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, steam and sauna, plus optional massage. Tea, coffee, and full comfort.

“I would recommend it to everyone, it's an excellent Turkish bath.”

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ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

2.ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Private guided day in Istanbul with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Pickup, free sights, museum fees extra.

“We booked this walking tour through viator and were gifted an incredible tour guide Zel. This was one of the best walking tours we’ve ever done and we’re so appreciative to have such a kind and knowledgable tour guide. Highly recommend doing this tour towards the beginning of your stay in Istanbul as you see the many of the large tourist attractions in a short amount of time leaving free time for other days. The only regret we have is not booking other tours with Zel around the city. If you don’t get her as a tour guide, you’re missing out! Thank you viator for putting us together! This tour…”

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Istanbul: Best of the City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

3.Best of the City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Istanbul in 8 hours: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with hotel transfers and a licensed English guide.

“I was worried seeing the negative reviews & some days guides not showing up. I contacted GYG to see if the tour operator had responded to them about today’s tour. GYG agent said please wait patiently you still have half an hour before the tour. Just after that our wonderful guide(SHABAN) messaged me and said will be coming to the hotel reception in half an hour, he was there when we went down to the hotel reception. It was a walking tour & we used the tram which was close to our hotel and arguably the best decision to get to sultanhment square, where all the attractions were. Shaban our…”

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Istanbul: Private City Highlights Guided Tour

4.Private City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 552 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Private Istanbul highlights in 7 hours: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome monuments, and Grand Bazaar with a licensed guide.

“Loved the friendly, very informative sharing. I think the spice market was ignored when I asked about it. It may be in a different location. The Bazaar seemed much different than the pics I saw. It was more like a mall”

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Best Of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

5.Best Of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 7 hours - 3 days · from $43

Private Istanbul guided tours in 1, 2, or 3 days, pairing Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, bazaars, and Bosphorus views.

“Mustafa was a great guide, we enjoyed our time in Istanbul. It was nice to have a local to guide us through.”

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Istanbul: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

6.City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Half-day Istanbul tour of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome ruins, and the Grand Bazaar, with hotel pickup and skip-the-line entry.

“We really enjoyed our tour. our tiur guide was very, very knowledgeable about Istanbuls history and could answer any query asked of him very confidently. He also spoke impeccable English and there was no communication issues at all. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul

7.Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $24.20Best value

Cruise from Old City Istanbul to the Princes Islands. See Galata Bridge, Galata Tower, Maiden’s Tower, and Topkapi Palace by water.

“A very enjoyable day seeing 2 beautiful islands, good fish restaurants and learning more about the history of Istanbul”

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Istanbul: Public, Private or VIP Hammam & Spa in Old City

8.Public, Private or VIP Hammam & Spa in Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 50 - 115 minutes · from $41

A traditional hammam spa in Istanbul’s Old City inside a 5-star hotel, with sauna, steam, kese scrub, foaming ritual, and optional massage.

“This was the most relaxing wonderful way to end our vacation. my muscles feel loose, my skin feels soft and baby smooth, and i just feel so relaxed and at ease. excellent first Hammam experience, i can't wait to come back!”

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Istanbul: Best of the City 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour

9.Best of the City 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 373 reviews · 7 hours - 3 days · from $102

Private Istanbul tour with a custom itinerary, from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi to the Bosphorus ferry and Fener-Balat walks.

“Great day trip with Sema… highly recommend this trip and Sema as a guide.. she was brilliant and very knowledgable..”

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WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour

10.WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Private Istanbul day tour with guided highlights from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to Topkapi, Cistern and Grand Bazaar, with pickup.

“Very informative guide and friendly. Had an enjoyable day learning about the city and the amazing sites. Would definitely recommend. Met us at the port exit area on schedule.”

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Istanbul Private Transfer from Airport to City Hotels

11.Istanbul Private Transfer from Airport to City Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $90

Meet-and-greet private transfer from Istanbul Airport to your hotel. Air-conditioned ride, 24/7 pickup, easy voucher pickup.

“Travel agent was waiting in arrival area and transferred me to a waiting driver that offered safe, professional service to my Hotel.”

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Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

12.Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 6 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $250

A private, customizable Istanbul introduction hitting Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, bazaars, Ottoman palaces, and local neighborhoods.

“Rose our tour guide was perfect. She had so much information and fun to be with. Want to come back and see her again.”

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Istanbul: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch

13.Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Full-day Istanbul highlights tour with hotel pickup, guided visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and lunch.

“We've had a great tour with Baris today, a lot of interesting information, plenty of time for pictures and overall a really nice day seeing Istanbul. Thank you!”

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Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

14.Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 12 hours · from $106

Full-day Istanbul tour across Europe and Asia with lunch, Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca views, Eyüp Sultan, Pierre Loti, and a 2-hour Bosporus cruise.

“Outstanding variety of places visited, some off the beaten track, and knowledgeable, friendly guides.”

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Private Istanbul Airport (IST) Transfer To/From City Center

15.Private Istanbul Airport (IST) Transfer To/From City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Private IST transfer with Wi-Fi and bottled water, meeting at Peron 13 for quick one-way rides into central districts.

“We arrived and waited at designated spot, driver never showed up. I personally went to every minivan driver. None of them were there for us. Had to hire another van and pay for transport again. This is after traveling for 2 days.”

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