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Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul? Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy. With your foodie guide, you’ll make 8 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors! From street foods and home-made Turkish food to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.
(3540)
5 hours and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
$ 135
/person
Basilica Cistern (Private Guide & No waiting) Ticket not included
❌ The entrance fee is not included! ✅ This is a Private Guided Tour ✅ No waiting in the Line ✅ Travellers may purchase the tickets directly at the museum ticket office without waiting in line when accompanied by your licensed Tour Guide Nuri Erbay Enjoy the flexibility of a private guided tour and fully immerse yourself in the Basilica Cistern.
(103)
40 minutes
Free Cancellation
$ 30
/person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner and Belly-Dancing Show
Spend your evening in Istanbul cruising around the beautiful Bosphorus Strait while enjoying dinner and an Anatolian folklore show with belly dancing. Gliding through the water, your boat follows a route that includes views of Istanbul’s top attractions – all enchantingly illuminated at night. Cruise past the Blue Mosque and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge while eating, drinking and enjoying the show!
(96)
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 82.5
/person
Small-Group Full Day Gallipoli & ANZAC Battlefields from Istanbul
Visit the key sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the scene of one of World War I’s costliest military campaigns, on this moving full-day tour from Istanbul. With an expert guide beside you to explain the 1915-1916 Allied campaign — largely undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) — visit the sites of The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair; and stop for an included lunch along the way. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 14 people.
(74)
15 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 185
/person
Istanbul Two Continents Half-Day Afternoon tour
From the opulent palaces of Istanbul's European shore to magnificent views from the city's Asian side, this leisurely four-hour afternoon tour shows you the best of magical Istanbul.
(54)
4 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 90
/person
Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings
Spend an evening eating your way through Kadıköy, Istanbul’s lively Asian-side food district. Follow your local guide through the market lanes and Moda backstreets, stopping for more than 10 tastings including midye dolma, lahmacun, kokoreç, garlicky beyran and traditional goat’s-milk dondurma. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner, not just a few samples. With a maximum of 10 guests, there’s plenty of time to discover the stories behind the food and the neighbourhood. The tour finishes back at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, with your one-way ferry ticket to the European side included.
(32)
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 89
/person
Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar Shopping Tour
Discover Istanbul’s timeless shopping culture on this elegant half-day experience. Wander through the fragrant lanes of the Spice Bazaar and explore the legendary Grand Bazaar, where centuries of craftsmanship come alive through fine jewelry, antiques, carpets and unique treasures. Along the way, your expert local guide will share insider stories and tips on finding authentic pieces. The experience also includes a visit to a traditional Iznik ceramics workshop, where master artisans create Turkey’s iconic blue-and-white tiles. You will also have the opportunity to visit Bilgins Outlet, featuring quality leather, carpets, jewellery, ceramics and bags at attractive prices. Limited to a maximum of 10 guests for a refined and personalized experience.
(30)
4 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 88.5
/person
Semi Private Tour - Golden Horn and Miniaturk Park Tour in Istanbul
Explore the European side of Istanbul on this 3-hour tour, and see highlights like the Golden Horn, Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Miniatürk model park! With an expert guide at your side, you’ll visit the Eyüp district’s most significant mosque before riding up a cable car to Pierre Loti Café. Enjoy stunning views of the Golden Horn – Istanbul’s natural harbor – and then finish your tour admiring miniature model replicas of Turkey’s famous buildings at Miniatürk.
(15)
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 47.5
/person
Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire
Walk back to history Discover the splendor of Byzantine Istanbul, the ancient city of Constantinople, on this fascinating 3-hour history tour led by an expert guide. The empire that kick-started Christianity in Turkey (around 330 AD) spawned a rich legacy of religious monuments and architecture, and you’ll see the best examples of these on your tour. Visit a shrine to the Holy Virgin at the Church of St Mary of Blachernae, explore the ruins of ancient Blachernae Palace, walk around the Walls of Constantinople, and more!
(7)
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 47.5
/person
Private Tour - Istanbul Food Walking Tour of Kadikoy with Breakfast
Take your tastebuds on a trip around Istanbul’s Asian-side district of Kadıköy on this 5.5-hour, small-group culinary walking tour with a food-loving guide! After a classic Turkish breakfast in Karaköy, take a ferry across the Bosphorus to experience the markets, delis and cobbled lanes of Kadıköy, one of Istanbul’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. Sample delicacies at the fish market, enjoy ‘baklava’ (filo pastry with syrup) and other sticky treats at local eateries, and savor traditional cuisine at a top restaurant. Finish your tour with a Turkish coffee in an authentic coffee house.
(5)
5 hours and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
$ 233.5
/person
Istanbul Food Walking Tour of Beyoglu by Night
Eat like a local on this evening walking tour of Istanbul’s bustling Beyoğlu district. Follow your guide around uncharted side streets as the locals head out to eat and relax. Weave through lamplit alleyways and arcades filled with grills and taverns, and sample everything from scrumptious kebab wraps to ‘islak’ burgers — burgers wrapped in tomato sauce-soaked buns. The final ingredients of the evening come in the shape of a Turkish coffee and traditional fortune-telling session, and a mouth-watering meze tasting, washed down with ‘raki’!
(4)
3 hours and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
$ 235
/person
Daily Troy Tour from Istanbul
Daily Troy Tour from Istanbul Depart early morning for afternoon tour of Troy. After lunch in Eceabat, we take a ferry across the Dardanelles and drive to Troy which is famous with the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. Return to Istanbul after the tour.
(2)
24 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 307
/person
7 Days Magical Turkey Tour from Istanbul
Experience Turkey with one top the TOP RATED agencies on TripAdvisor. Book your 7 Days Turkey tour package to experience the unique opportunity to visit all major destinations after Istanbul. This great tour starts by visiting Gallipoli and Troy from Istanbul, then Pergamum. Following days you will see Ephesus ancient city and Pamukkale Hierapolis. After that you will see the home of Rumi - Konya. Next there will be North Cappadocia tour and then South Cappadocia tour which shows all the major places to visit in Cappadocia in 2 days. One morning in Cappadocia, you may experience hot air balloon ride if you wish. The tour ends back in Istanbul.
(2)
7 days
$ 1235
/person
Ephesus and Virgin Marys House in one day from Istanbul
You will have chance to visit to the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia. Last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos and lunch at Selçuk. Visit to İsabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks and the Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”.
(2)
15 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 470
/person
Istanbul Bosphorus Private and All Inclusive Yacht Tour
Discover the magic of Istanbul from an entirely new perspective with our Bosphorus Cruise Experience! What sets this tour apart is the perfect blend of captivating history, breathtaking scenery, and personalized storytelling by our friendly local guides. As you embark on this journey, you'll cruise along the mesmerizing Bosphorus, passing by iconic landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Anatolian Fortress
(1)
2 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 659
/person
Private Cruise on Bosphorus by Private Yacht
See some of Istanbul’s top attractions from the water on this private 1-hour Bosphorus cruise! Sail along the famous Bosphorus Strait that divides Europe and Asia for magical views over the Rumeli Fortress and Dolmabahçe Palace, among other highlights. Sip on a complimentary glass of wine as you glide under the Bosphorus and Fatih Mehmet bridges and have your camera ready to capture the wooden Ottoman villas, mansions and mosques strung along the shores — all made doubly enchanting by the gauzy light of dusk.
(1)
1 hour
Free Cancellation
$ 235
/person
Ephesus and Virgin Marys House in one day from Istanbul
Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the classical Greek period. Ephesus was also one of the “Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia)” that are cited in the Book of Revelation. Visit to the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia. Last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos and lunch at Selçuk. Visit to İsabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from Anatolian Beyliks and the Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”.
15 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 470
/person
Best of Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul
Best of Cappadocia Tours From Istanbul. The tour guaranteed departure every day, all the year round. The tour starts with Shuttle pick up from your hotel in Sultanahmet in Istanbul. Flight to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport and finishes with drop back to your hotel in Sultanahmet in Istanbul.
24 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 587
/person
Private Full-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour from Istanbul
Experience the best of Cappadocia in a single day on this private tour from Istanbul. After arriving in Cappadocia, begin your journey with a scenic drive through the region, passing traditional villages and unique landscapes. Explore the stunning Red Valley, known for its vibrant rock formations and panoramic views, before visiting the historic cave village of Çavuşin, one of the oldest settlements in the area. Continue to the impressive Kaymaklı Underground City, where you’ll walk through ancient tunnels and chambers carved deep into the earth. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into soft volcanic rock. Your tour ends with a stop at Ortahisar Castle, a towering rock fortress offering an authentic look into Cappadocia’s past. Perfect for travelers short on time, this private full-day tour combines history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes—all in one remarkable Cappadocia experience.
6 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 469
/person
Daily Istanbul Highlights - Private Guided Tour with Nuri Erbay
❌ Museum entrance fees are not included. ✅ This is a Private Guided & Shopping Tour ✅ No waiting in the line except Mosque ✅ Travellers may purchase the tickets directly at the museum ticket office without waiting in line when accompanied by your licensed tour guide. The old city tour which includes iconic landmarks like Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia (from outside) offers an immersive experience of Istanbul’s rich history, Romen, Ottoman, and early Christian cultures it's a worth seeing for families with children and adventure seekers Sultanahmet district is a living museum for any travelers Each of these landmarks offers a unique architectural experience: Blue Mosque: The symmetrical beauty of this mosque, adorned with blue Iznik tiles Basilica Cistern which was used as a water architecture during the Romen Empire period. Grand Bazaar ; Oldest bazaar. Shopping ; We'll visit local shops and get some infomation about Turkish Rugs, Tiles and Leather.
(6)
From 2 hours to 5 hours
Free Cancellation
$ 249
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