Things to do in Istanbul: activities, tours and experiences
3.7 k activities · Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey, has 3,659 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Hagia Sophia
Museum
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Historic building
Topkapı Palace
Palace
Süleymaniye Mosque
Historic building
Galata Tower
Tower
Dolmabahçe Palace
Palace
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Istanbul
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BestsellerIstanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table
from €29.25★ 4.6
Top pickBest of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
from €68.54★ 5.0
Top pickIstanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
from €123.38★ 5.0
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Free cancellation
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Top pickWONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour
from €68.54★ 5.0
Popular activities · Istanbul
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Top pickIstanbul Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience
from €97.65★ 4.9
Top pickIstanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service
from €85.14★ 4.8
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Top pickIstanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Galata – All Included
from €30.19★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Top pickIstanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More
from €155.39★ 4.9
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Skip the line
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Selling fastTwo Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets
from €128.75★ 5.0
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Top pickIstanbul Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus Small-Group Tour
from €43.31★ 5.0
Free cancellationIstanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
from €29.25★ 4.0
Free cancellation
Private tourBest Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour
from €83.18★ 4.8
Top pickWONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour
from €68.54★ 5.0
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Free cancellationAga Hamami in Istanbul
from €77.04★ 4.5
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Top pickHalf day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul
from €16.85★ 5.0
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Top pickIstanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.
from €158.60★ 4.9
Top pickFull-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul
from €54.51★ 4.8
Free cancellationBasilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guided Tour
from €58.49★ 4.0
Top pickIstanbul Turkish Coffee Workshop with Fortune Reading
from €24.24★ 4.9
Top pickIstanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town - All Included
from €26.64★ 4.9
Top pickIstanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour
from €88.06★ 5.0
DealPrivate Istanbul Airport (IST) Transfer To/From City Center
from €42.62★ 4.6
Free cancellationIstanbul Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show
from €36.41★ 4.6
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Top pickPrivate Guided Istanbul Day Tour
from €84.35★ 4.8
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Top pickIST Airport Transportation!
from €10★ 5.0
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Free cancellationIstanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
from €22.20★ 4.7
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Top pickOld Town Of Istanbul - Orientation Walking Tour
from €15★ 4.9
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Free cancellationIstanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
from €14★ 3.9
Free cancellationBosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide
from €8.97★ 4.7
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Top pick10 Days Best of Turkey Tour by Plane
from €1,131.79★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Top pickIstanbul private tour with skip line tickets included
from €168.92★ 5.0
Free cancellation
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Free cancellationOpen-Top Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Istanbul
from €62.16★ 4.1
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Private tour
Top pickPerfume Making Workshop in a Stylish Galata Atelier in Istanbul
from €28.41★ 5.0
Free cancellationIstanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop
from €17.76★ 4.9
Free cancellationIstanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!
from €142.07★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Private tourIstanbul Private Tour Designed for Layover Flight, Transfer incl.
from €158.60★ 4.9
Private tourRooftop Flying Dress Photo Shoot in Istanbul
from €160★ 4.8
Private tourFull-Day Private Guided Tour of Historic Istanbul
from €159.83★ 4.9
Free cancellation
DealHalf Day Private Istanbul Tour
from €231.75★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Private tourIstanbul Airport To Hotels Private Transfer
from €31★ 4.7
Free cancellation4 Days Turkey Tour - Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour
from €1,299★ 4.8
Free cancellation
Free cancellationIstanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema
from €19.90★ 4.3
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Private tourIstanbul Airport Private Arrival Transfer
from €24.90★ 4.0
BookableEphesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights
from €434.11★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellationTaste of Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Culture
from €35.52★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationIstanbul Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View
from €25.75★ 5.0
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Free cancellationIstanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour
from €90★ 4.8
Private tour
Free cancellationTraditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center
from €90.30★ 5.0
Free cancellationSegway Istanbul Old City Tour - Morning
from €50★ 5.0
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Free cancellationIstanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour - Local Markets & Ferry
from €36.25★ 4.9
Free cancellation6 Days Turkey Tour Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy
from €1,755.41★ 4.9
Private tourEating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey
from €123.42★ 4.9
Private tourIstanbul Old City Highlights: Private Walking Tour
from €81.57★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation7 Days Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale
from €1,521.02★ 4.9
Free cancellationTurkey Highlights 4 Day Tour from Istanbul Hassle-Free Package
from €1,428.30★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Istanbul Day Tour
from €84.35★ 4.8
Free cancellation
BookableIstanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia 8 Day Package
from €932.33★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Istanbul Cruise Port(Galataport) Transfer hotel-airport
from €27.13★ 4.7
DealÇukurcuma Hamamı 1831 - Boutique Hammam for Couples
from €98.99★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationIstanbul Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Grand Bazaar
from €25★ 4.9
Private tour2-Day All-Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride
from €519.44★ 4.9
Free cancellation7 Days Turkey Tour Package - Highlights of Turkey
from €1,960★ 5.0
Free cancellation3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul
from €29.85★ 4.3
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Private tourSkip-The-Line:1, 2 or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour
from €79.81★ 4.7
Private tour
Private tour
Skip the lineAuthentic Sema Ceremony at Kasımpasa Mevlevihanesi
from €28.41★ 4.8
Private tourIstanbul Private tour with skip line tickets included
from €150★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Free cancellation2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale from Istanbul
from €712.86★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Minivan Transfer from Istanbul Airport
from €29.52★ 4.7
Free cancellationIstanbul: Topkapi Palace Guided Tour and Skip The Line
from €60.49★ 4.2
Free cancellation2 Hours Perfume Making Workshop in Istanbul
from €28.41★ 5.0
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Private tourIstanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour
from €131.43★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationDay Trip to Ephesus from or to Istanbul with Flight and Lunch
from €253.76★ 4.6
Free cancellation
Free cancellationBosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show
from €26.99★ 4.5
Private tourBosphorus Cruise with Dolmabahce Palace and Istiklal Street Tour
from €219.34★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationBosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)
from €28★ 4.0
Free cancellationSegway Istanbul Old City Tour - Evening
from €50★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Sabiha Airport (SAW) Transfer To/From City Center
from €66.59★ 4.4
Private tourPrivate Istanbul Day Tour and Famous Grand Bazaar
from €85.98★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Airport Transfer in Istanbul – Safe & Stress Free
from €49.99★ 4.8
Free cancellation
Private tourIstanbul Layover Tour –Private Guide & Airport / Port Transfers
from €150.95★ 5.0
BookableIstanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus 7 Day Package
from €861.29★ 4.7
Private tourIstanbul Private Tour: Fast Track Entry Ticket Local Guide
from €69.59★ 5.0
DealPrivate Turkish Hammam & Foam Massage - Taksim Istanbul
from €38.97★ 4.7
Free cancellationIstanbul Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local
from €62.40★ 5.0
Free cancellationBudget Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Party
from €25★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Istanbul Airport Transfer
from €53.28★ 4.7
Skip the lineWhirling Dervish Ceremony Tickets in Istanbul
from €19★ 3.8
DealBosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show
from €19.38★ 3.8
DealIstanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour
from €95★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Private tourPrivate Daily Tour in Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul
from €1,154.31★ 4.9
Frequently asked questions about Istanbul
What is there to do in Istanbul?
Istanbul has 3,659 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour », « Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table », « Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour ».
What are the top-rated activities in Istanbul?
According to traveller reviews: « WONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour » (5.0/5, 493 reviews) ; « Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour » (5.0/5, 10,566 reviews) ; « Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop » (5.0/5, 1,078 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Istanbul?
Not to be missed in Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace.
Can you cancel an activity in Istanbul for free?
Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Istanbul offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.