Top things to do in Istanbul in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Istanbul, Turkey
Born on the Bosphorus: Exploring Three Distinct Waterside Neighborhoods

This Istanbul food tour explores the neighborhoods lining the Bosphorus, where palaces, markets and old fishing villages reveal different layers of the city’s history and …More

This Istanbul food tour explores the neighborhoods lining the Bosphorus, where palaces, markets and old fishing villages reveal different layers of the city’s history and...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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ISTANBUL BEST Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour :TOP Historic Sites

This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit …More

This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

Taste your way through Istanbul’s European and Asian sides with a local food expert. Explore lively markets, neighborhood cafés, and local eateries while discovering regional …More

Taste your way through Istanbul’s European and Asian sides with a local food expert. Explore lively markets, neighborhood cafés, and local eateries while discovering regional...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide …More

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Istanbul Guided Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise or Swimming Cruise

Experience the rich tradition of Turkish coffee onboard. Discover its journey from the Ottoman era to modern-day Istanbul, learn about its authentic brewing ritual, and …More

Experience the rich tradition of Turkish coffee onboard. Discover its journey from the Ottoman era to modern-day Istanbul, learn about its authentic brewing ritual, and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
8 Days Best of Turkey Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale

This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour …More

This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour...

8 days Hotel pickup offered
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$2,022
Cosmopolitan Kurtuluş: Istanbul’s Neighborhood of Taste

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its …More

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Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise and Mobile Audio Guide

Step aboard a sightseeing cruise and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Istanbul's iconic Bosphorus. Admire the city's breathtaking skyline, historic landmarks. Experience the …More

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Step aboard a sightseeing cruise and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Istanbul's iconic Bosphorus. Admire the city's breathtaking skyline, historic landmarks. Experience the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$28
Old Town Of Istanbul - Orientation Walking Tour

Kickstart your Istanbul adventure with this insightful 2.5-hour orientation walking tour. Led by an official tour guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's …More

Kickstart your Istanbul adventure with this insightful 2.5-hour orientation walking tour. Led by an official tour guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$17
New Year Eve Cruise 2027 with Dinner at Istanbul Bosphorus

Looking for a truly unforgettable way to spend New Year’s Eve in Istanbul? Celebrate the arrival of 2026 on the Bosphorus with a festive night …More

Looking for a truly unforgettable way to spend New Year’s Eve in Istanbul? Celebrate the arrival of 2026 on the Bosphorus with a festive night...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$293
Istanbul Small Group Old City Tour with Local Guide

*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sunday tours, the Spice Market will be visited instead and will serve as the …More

*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sunday tours, the Spice Market will be visited instead and will serve as the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch

Go on an epic adventure by visiting the the legendary, ancient city of Troy. Begin your trip by getting picked up from your hotel accommodation …More

Go on an epic adventure by visiting the the legendary, ancient city of Troy. Begin your trip by getting picked up from your hotel accommodation...

17 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.

Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports. Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport …More

Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports. Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

How about uncovering the hidden gems of Istanbul—places where locals go and tourists often miss? On this tour, you’ll see the city through the eyes …More

How about uncovering the hidden gems of Istanbul—places where locals go and tourists often miss? On this tour, you’ll see the city through the eyes...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and …More

This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, culture or cuisine while exploring highlights or hidden gems of Istanbul our very well-made itinerary for 1,2 or …More

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, culture or cuisine while exploring highlights or hidden gems of Istanbul our very well-made itinerary for 1,2 or...

6 to 18 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$250
Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar

Experience the timeless beauty of Istanbul on this expertly guided Old City tour covering the city’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through centuries of Ottoman and …More

Experience the timeless beauty of Istanbul on this expertly guided Old City tour covering the city’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through centuries of Ottoman and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$25
Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

See the best of Istanbul in a short amount of time with this Private Istanbul Tour, which is perfect for cruise passengers looking for a …More

See the best of Istanbul in a short amount of time with this Private Istanbul Tour, which is perfect for cruise passengers looking for a...

7 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$22
Private Old City Guided Tour

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, …More

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace,...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$220
Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul

These private tours would offer you the comfort of unique culture experience. If you want to stay away from crowded groups, to avoid long entrance …More

These private tours would offer you the comfort of unique culture experience. If you want to stay away from crowded groups, to avoid long entrance...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$20
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

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
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