Istanbul Tours and Experiences

Istanbul is the only great city spread across two continents, and the best way to understand it is to see it from the water and walk through its historic heart. On this page you will find our Istanbul tours: Bosphorus cruises, palace and museum entries, a guided Old City walk, a Princes' Islands cruise and a full-day Europe & Asia tour.

Bosphorus cruises

Choose a classic yacht cruise along the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, a sunset cruise with a stop on the Asian side, or an evening dinner cruise with live shows. Several cruises can be booked either with a meeting point at the pier or with hotel pick-up from selected central districts.

Palaces, museums and the Old City

Skip the ticket queue at Topkapı Palace and the Harem or at the Basilica Cistern, or join a guided walk around Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome. A Mevlevi Sema ceremony in Sultanahmet completes a cultural day.

Day trips

Spend a day on Büyükada and Heybeliada with lunch on board, or discover the Asian side, Çamlıca Hill and Pierre Loti on a full-day tour with lunch.

Good to know before you book

• Each tour page shows whether hotel pick-up is included or where the meeting point is, with a map link.
• Mosques require covered shoulders and knees; women should bring a headscarf.
• Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before most activities – check the tour page.