HISTORY TOURER
The standouts, worldwide.
The 8 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.
Small-group Istanbul history tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Grand Bazaar, plus lunch and hotel transfers. English guide.
Most Popular“This tour was a good introduction to Istanbul’s tourist attractions. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, but at times a bit chatty.”
Full-day Istanbul highlights with an English guide, rooftop lunch, and a 2.5-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with snacks.
“We only had one full day in Istanbul and wanted to make the most of our time to experience as much of the city as possible. Our driver picked us up at the hotel and arrived right on time as scheduled. We were dropped off close to the Hippodrome where our tour started with our…”
A 7-hour Istanbul highlights day: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, plus lunch with views of the Bosphorus.
“The tour itself was good but the guide was the worst guide we have ever had. He was not interested to walk with us on the tour and at times ( mostly ) was 50 metres ahead. He mainly only spoke to us when we were inside a mosque. He also had an argument with…”
Visit Istanbul’s sacred tombs and Eyup Sultan Mosque with pickup, escorted entry, and time to slow down across multiple historic sites.
“I arrived at the Dolmabahce Palace clock tower, the meeting place, well before the 9:00 AM starting time. At 9:10 I went to the Information Office and asked for help. The clerk called Viator for me. They told me that the starting time would now be 10:00. At 10:15 I said 'to hell with it',…”
Go underground in Istanbul to see Roman and Byzantine ruins, Constantine’s Palace, hidden cisterns, and chapels plus Kucuk Ayasofya and the Hippodrome.
“Ece was an amazing guide, and had a great time walking the streets of Sultanahmet looking at ruins! Her knowledge of the subject matter is deep, and she is very engaging and open to conversation. Highly Recommend!”
Full-day Istanbul heritage tour with a guide: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, lunch and hotel transfers for small groups.
“Siamo rimasti molto delusi: la guida dava qualche informazione storica dei monumenti ma senza passione e soprattutto non sufficienti a comprendere il patrimonio artistico e culturale che visitavamo, ci forniva solo le date di costruzione e basta. Il pranzo di pessima qualità presso un ristorante simil- fast food con un menu già deciso, tra l’altro…”
Full-day Ephesus trip from Istanbul or the Aegean ports, with skip-the-line guidance, Mary’s House, St. John, and an included lunch.
“The House of the Virgin Mary is awe inspiring. Ephesus is incredible. However there is no shade. You need to bring a hat as that stop takes 90 minutes. Our tour guide was terrific and knew a ton of history.”
5-hour guided Constantinople tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Roman cistern, Turkish coffee stop, and the Grand Bazaar for $125.
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