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3 Best Istanbul Tours

The standouts, worldwide.

The 3 standout istanbul tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.

3 Best Istanbul Tours

Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers - Hagia Sophia as a Mosque: Mosaics, Security Lines, and Seating Reality
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Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

1.Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

Small-group Istanbul history tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Grand Bazaar, plus lunch and hotel transfers. English guide.

Most Popular 4.5

“The sites are great to see, but our guide walked too fast and many of us found it hard to keep up. In addition, his accent was difficult to understand compared to guides on other Viator tours this trip. He offered many facts but didn’t interpret what he told us. Came across as a bit…”

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All in One Day Istanbul - Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise - Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia: Two Icons, One Ticket Strategy
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All in One Day Istanbul – Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise

2.All in One Day Istanbul – Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise

Full-day Istanbul highlights with an English guide, rooftop lunch, and a 2.5-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with snacks.

5.0

“Fabulous guide and tour. He was very informative and timed our visits to avoid crowds. The boat ride was wonderful. They came around constantly serving fruits and cheeses. It was a luxurious yacht for our group of 15 which probably holds 150 people. We had a nice lunch at a rooftop restaurant that was very…”

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Istanbul Heritage Tour - Incl. Lunch - Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: the dome moment, plus Monday’s swap
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Istanbul Heritage Tour – Incl. Lunch

3.Istanbul Heritage Tour – Incl. Lunch

A 7-hour Istanbul highlights day: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, plus lunch with views of the Bosphorus.

4.5

“Interesting and insightful. However your experience is very much dependent on the guide. The day is busy and traffic can be challenging. Our guide was rushed and uninterested. He only provided the bare bones information and wasn't really into it. We saw other guides that were more informative”

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