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The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Istanbul

24 tours  ·  from $22

Think of this as the shortlist you would text a friend: 15 full-day tours that hold up, each with what it costs, how long it takes and the one thing worth knowing before you pay.

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch - Starting at the Hippodrome and German Fountain
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

1.Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,662 reviews · 7 hours · from $37Our pick

Cover Istanbul’s old city with a licensed guide, visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Lunch is included, but Topkapi and Hagia Sophia admission costs extra. Guides such as Baris, Kemal, and Zeynab are frequently assigned.

“Baris our guide was excellent. He knows the history, he is courteous, patient and just funny enough to not deviate much from the topic. Got a great group of people as well making the tour even more special.”

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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch - Lunch on the water, with seasonal changes
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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

2.Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,550 reviews · 7 hours · from $26

Spend seven hours sailing from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada, with English guidance from hosts such as Dilek, Gül, or Muhittin. You’ll have island free time, Ottoman mansions, sea views, and summer lunch aboard the boat. Bikes and electric buggies cost extra.

“Very relaxing day trip and good quality for money very friendly guide too”

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ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour - The Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square
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ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

3.ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

This 6 to 8 hour private Istanbul tour links Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Your English-speaking guide can adjust the pace, suggest food and shopping stops, and help with practical details. Admissions and lunch cost extra.

“We booked this walking tour through viator and were gifted an incredible tour guide Zel. This was one of the best walking tours we’ve ever done and we’re so appreciative to have such a kind and knowledgable tour guide. Highly recommend doing this tour towards the beginning of your stay in Istanbul as you see the many of the large tourist attractions in a short amount of time leaving free time for other days. The only regret we have is not booking other tours with Zel around the city. If you don’t get her as a tour guide, you’re missing out! Thank you viator for putting us together! This tour…”

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Istanbul: Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers - Starting with Constantine and the Hippodrome
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Istanbul: Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

4.Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 616 reviews · from $51

Spend eight hours in Istanbul’s Old City with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. Choose a shared or private tour, with hotel, Airbnb, or Galataport pickup. Expect substantial walking and separate entrance fees.

“Kemal was an amazing guide. so knowledgeable. lots of walking at a nice pace. Great lunch and the sites of Istanbul were incredible. highly recommend”

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Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers - The early departure from Istanbul
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Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

5.Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli by air-conditioned minivan, then tour ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Turkish cemeteries, trenches, and memorials with guides such as Burak, Hasan, or Bülent. Lunch, hotel pickup, and return transport are included, but expect a 17-hour day.

“For any Australian growing up with tales and images of Gallipoli it’s going to be an emotional experience. The place is just so recognisable. Walking along Anzac Cove through the trench’s and graveyards with an amazing guide who knows more about the story from both sides than anyone I’ve ever listened to. This was an unforgettable day.”

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Gallipoli Full-Day Tour from Istanbul - The early start and the long road south
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Gallipoli Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

6.Gallipoli Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 468 reviews · 18 hours · from $154

Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli by air-conditioned minibus, then visit ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, and other key sites. English-speaking guides such as Charlie, Burak, Hasan, and Ibrahim use maps and photographs to explain the campaign from Turkish and Allied perspectives.

“the pick up was on time and the transport comfortable and clea. the driver was good, no scary speeds!! stopped twice en route, first for self bought breakfast and second lunch. the lunch was nice. met the guide, Hasan. he was very knowledgeable and very good indeed. he made the visit exceptional with his talks. stop on journey back as well. worth every penny.”

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Full Day Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour - Day one: the historic peninsula and imperial Istanbul
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Full Day Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

7.Full Day Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · from $98

See Istanbul at your own pace with a private guide such as Cicek, Mustafa, Kubra, or Fuat, depending on availability. Choose one, two, or three days covering Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, bazaars, the Bosphorus, Dolmabahce, and local neighborhoods. Transport and entrance fees cost extra.

“Our tour guide Kerim was the best guide we have ever experienced. His knowledge and delivery was immaculate. He even took us to the “Pudding Shop” for lunch and we got a copy of his book. Our kids were so engaged and there wasn’t a question Kerim could not answer. This tour was a fantastic way to end our time in Turkey I would give 6 Stars if we could.”

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From Istanbul: Gallipoli and Anzac Full-Day Tour - Kilitbahir Castle and the Ottoman Defense
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From Istanbul: Gallipoli and Anzac Full-Day Tour

8.Gallipoli and Anzac Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 345 reviews · 15 hours · from $159

Spend 15 hours tracing the Gallipoli Campaign from Istanbul to the Dardanelles. With guides such as Burak, Charlie, Ibo, and Ibrahim, you visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Kilitbahir Castle, cemeteries, and memorials in a group of up to 15.

“Very poignant day full of historical details about the Gallipoli campaign. A must do for visiting kiwis.”

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Troy: Full-Day Tour from Istanbul - The early start from Istanbul
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Troy: Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

9.Troy: Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 312 reviews · 18 hours · from $169

Travel from Istanbul to Troy by air-conditioned vehicle, ferry across the Dardanelles, and guided tour the ruins of nine ancient cities built one above another. The day includes hotel pickup, lunch in Eceabat, entrance fees, and time to see Troy’s replica horse and Çanakkale’s Hollywood prop.

“for a single day trip of that distance through traffic, I feel it's a great value! It is a tough day of riding in a small bus but it allowed me to see answers to things I've wondered about for 47 years since first reading the Illiad. I stood where Priam, Hector, and Paris conducted the defense of Troia from. My only disappointment was not getting to stand out on the plain just south of the city walls where the battles occurred. Supposedly that was also where the duel between Achilles and Hector was fought. I realize those are private farmers fields, but a small pathway to look up to…”

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Istanbul: Full-Day Guided Tour - Hagia Sophia: begin with a building that changed roles
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Istanbul: Full-Day Guided Tour

10.Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $118

Spend 4 to 6 hours exploring Istanbul’s old city with a licensed guide such as Emre or Can. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Şerefiye Cistern, with optional hotel pickup and lunch.

“I like this tour and i recommend everyone to take it. And special thanks to our tour guide Mohamet Emry.”

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WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour - Blue Mosque, a working place of worship
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WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour

11.WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Volkan, Fettah, Aytaç, and Sema tailor the pace, suggest local food, and help you avoid long lines.

“Sema, our guide , was very knowledgeable and informative. She got us to the front of lines and was flexible about our interests and schedule.”

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Bursa Full-Day Tour From Istanbul With Cable Car - The old plane tree and Uludag National Park
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Bursa Full-Day Tour From Istanbul With Cable Car

12.Bursa Full-Day Tour From Istanbul With Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 287 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $50

This 12 to 14-hour outing takes you from central Istanbul to Bursa and Uludag National Park by air-conditioned bus, ferry, and cable car when available. You’ll see the old plane tree, Green Mosque, mountain scenery, Turkish delight shops, and a barbecue lunch with an English-speaking guide. Expect a large group and a very long day.

“Took nearly 2 hours to actually leave Istanbul due to major disorganization among the drivers/guide, and minimal English speaking despite what was advertised. I ended up prematurely leaving the tour because I was extremely uncomfortable and suspected that many of the glowing reviews for this tour were bots or otherwise fake.”

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Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul - Blue Mosque: beauty with practical entry rules
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Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul

13.Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.)

Explore Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Funda, Burak, Esra, and Sam tailor the route, explain the past, and help you handle Istanbul’s crowds.

“Funda was experienced and very knowledgable she is an amazing guide and helped us with our experience to make sure we dont miss any attractions and took right in front of the long lines helping to cut short the waiting times.”

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Istanbul: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch - The Blue Mosque and Mosque Etiquette
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Istanbul: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch

14.Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours exploring Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar with an English-speaking guide. Pickup is available from central hotels, lunch is included, and guides such as Baris, Okan, and Ece adjust the pace for small groups.

“10 out of 10!! Fatih was a fabulous guide. Really friendly, full of interesting information about all the sites we saw and made our visit to Istanbul one to remember. A must book!”

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Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour - Camlica Hill: Istanbul from above
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Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

15.Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 12 hours · from $106

Spend a full day crossing Istanbul by bus and boat, with stops at Camlica Hill, Camlica Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Eyup Mosque, and Pierre Loti Hill. Hotel pickup, lunch, guide service, and a two-hour Bosporus cruise are included. Guides may speak English, Russian, Spanish, French, or Arabic.

“We had a wonderful trip to Istanbul. We visited many different places, and our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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