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Istanbul City Tours

Book an Old City morning, a full day with Topkapi Palace, a neighbourhood walk or a Bosphorus cruise. These Istanbul city tours fit around accommodation you arrange yourself. Compare the visit list and where each tour ends before planning the rest of your day.

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  1. Fireworks fill the sky over the Bosphorus in Istanbul.24% OFF
    31 December 2026 Welcome 2027 aboard

    Istanbul New Year’s Eve 2027: Bosphorus Dinner & Party Cruise

    • Midnight on the Bosphorus
    • Dinner and unlimited local drinks
    • Turkish shows and DJ party
    • Central hotel pickup and return
    Save 24%Book at least 1 month before departure€250€190per person
  2. A tiled pavilion and marble terrace overlooking the Bosphorus in Topkapı Palace Fourth Courtyard.
    Set departure days Harem included

    Istanbul Full Day City Tour with Topkapi Palace

    • Topkapi Palace and Harem
    • Old City monuments
    • Restaurant lunch
    • Hotel pickup and return
    €130per person
  3. A passenger poses at the rail of a Bosphorus cruise boat in Istanbul while a friend takes the photo, the bridge behind them.
    Set departure days Europe and Asia

    Istanbul Two Continents Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

    • Camlica and Beylerbeyi Palace
    • Bosphorus cruise and lunch
    • Eyup and Pierre Loti cable car
    • Central hotel pickup and return
    €55per person
  4. The cascading domes and slender minarets of the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet on a spring morning.
    Set departure days Morning walking tour

    Istanbul Old City Morning Tour

    • Four Old City sights
    • Hagia Sophia entry included
    • Licensed walking guide
    • Morning hotel pickup
    €46per person
  5. Galata Tower rising above Beyoğlu rooftops with the Golden Horn beyond at sunrise.
    Set departure days Boat trip and lunch included

    Istanbul Full Day Tour: Balat, Galata and Bosphorus Cruise

    • Yedikule, Galata and Balat
    • Yedikule entrance included
    • Bosphorus cruise with lunch
    • Hotel pickup and return
    €52per person
  6. Weathered Byzantine towers and layered stone-and-brick walls near Edirnekapı in Istanbul.
    Set departure days Hotel return included

    Istanbul Half Day Tour: Balat, Galata and City Walls

    • Yedikule Fortress and Balat
    • Galata Tower and Mevlevi Lodge
    • Colorful Balat with hotel return
    €39per person
  7. A passenger leans on the rail of a Bosphorus cruise boat in Istanbul, the wake churning turquoise below the bridge.
    Set departure days Lunch aboard

    Istanbul Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise with Lunch

    • Golden Horn and Bosphorus
    • Lunch aboard
    • Shared scheduled boat
    • Both hotel transfers
    €32per person
  8. A dancer in a red costume moves between the dining tables during a Bosphorus dinner cruise show in Istanbul.
    Daily departures Dinner and show

    Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Night Show

    • Bosphorus evening cruise
    • Dinner and unlimited soft drinks
    • Turkish dance shows and DJ
    • Central hotel transfers
    €36per person

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Old City morning tour include Topkapi Palace?

No. Choose the full-day city tour with Topkapi Palace if you want the palace and Harem included.

Does every city tour return me to my hotel?

No. The Group Old City morning ends at the Grand Bazaar. Other products and Private options have different return arrangements, so check the selected tour.

Does Private mean a private boat on the afternoon lunch cruise?

No. The afternoon lunch-cruise product uses the same shared boat for both options. Its Private option provides private hotel transfers. Other cruise combinations may differ.

Can I enter Galata Tower on a Balat and Galata tour?

The Group route lists an exterior view. The Private options include entrance tickets to Galata Tower and the Mevlevi Lodge. Check the inclusions for the option you select.

Match the city tour to the time you have

A morning Old City tour leaves the afternoon open. A full-day palace programme takes more of the day but includes Topkapi and the Harem. Lunch and dinner cruises offer separate ways to see the Bosphorus. Check the pickup and return arrangements for the option you choose.

Old City morning or a full day with Topkapi?

The Old City morning tour visits the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. The Group option ends at the bazaar around 12:30, leaving your afternoon open. Its return to the hotel is independent.

The full-day tour with Topkapi Palace includes the palace and Harem, lunch and a return hotel transfer. Choose it if the palace is a priority. It is not included in the shorter Old City morning.

Explore other districts and both shores

The Balat and Galata routes combine guided walks with vehicle travel between districts. Check whether Galata Tower is viewed from outside or entered: the Group and Private programmes list different inclusions.

The Two Continents tour includes Asian-side visits such as Camlica and Beylerbeyi Palace, plus a Bosphorus cruise. It offers a different city route from the Old City programme, so the two can serve separate interests.

Choose your Bosphorus cruise carefully

The afternoon Bosphorus lunch cruise uses a shared scheduled boat and has no tour guide aboard. Its Private option changes the hotel transfers, not the boat. Other land-and-cruise products may have different private boat arrangements.

The Bosphorus dinner cruise is an evening option with dinner and a show. Compare the drinks choices and transfer arrangements on its booking page.

Plan the rest of your Istanbul stay

Use Istanbul tours and packages if you want accommodation within a longer itinerary. Browse day trips from Istanbul for visits outside the city, or Istanbul and Cappadocia tours for a regional extension.

To organise accommodation and onward travel too, compare Turkey tour packages or plan your city days within a longer trip.