Istanbul Excursions & Things to Do
28 experiences run by local operators — boat trips, safaris, day trips and transfers, priced as they sell them.
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Looking for things to do in Istanbul? Joy TKT lists 28 experiences run by local operators in Istanbul — Sightseeing & day trips, Cultural & historical, Boat trips & water sports, Attraction tickets, Transfers — priced as they sell them, with instant confirmation. Pick a date, book in a minute and show the voucher on your phone.
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
2 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from or to Istanbul
- Hotel pickup
- Lunch
- Breakfast
from$938.30per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
8 Days Best of Turkey Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Internal Flight Tickets
from$3,066.62per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Best of Cappadocia Day Tour from Istanbul with Round Trip Flights
- Hotel pickup
- Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)
- Lunch at restaurant
from$422.89per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Best of Istanbul Private Day Tour with Licensed Guide
- Hotel pickup
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide
- Meet at Hagia Sophia
from$177.79per group
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Bursa & Uludag Nature Tour with Lunch Cable Car and Pick Up
- Hotel pickup
- Guiding Service
- CABLE CAR ( one Way) (if option selected)
from$30.25per person
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Byzantine Istanbul & Balat Tour with Bosphorus Boat and Cable Car
- Hotel pickup
- Boat Ticket Fees
- One Way Cable Car Ticket
from$76.85per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Colors of Istanbul Private Guided Tour for 1 2 or 3 Days
- Hotel pickup
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Private Tour
from$219.05per group
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Daily Small Group Ephesus Tour from Istanbul by Flight
- Hotel pickup
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
from$532.37per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Discover Turkey 5 Days Tour
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Lunch
from$1,183.73per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
From Istanbul: Bursa & Uludağ Full-Day Tour + Cable Car & Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- A visit to the Turkish Delight shop in Bursa
from$65.22per person
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Full-Day Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Old City Tour with Pick Up
- Hotel pickup
- Parking Fees
- English Speaking Guide
from$54.58per person
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Guided Sapanca, Mahmudiye, Masukiye Tour Activity with Cable Car
- Hotel pickup
- MIXED GRILLED WITH SALAT AND A SOFT DRINK
- Guiding Service
from$19.00per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Highlights of Istanbul Old City Tour for Cruise and Hotel Guests
- Hotel pickup
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
from$108.03per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
- Hotel pickup
- Seasonal salad and Turkish mezes
- Turkish delight or fruits
from$40.00per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry
- Entry ticket to Dolmabahce Palace
- Audio guide in 25 Languages
from$89.93per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Istanbul Full-Day Dolmabahce Palace With Bosphorus Cruise
- Entry to the Dolmabahçe Palace Gardens
- Entry to the Dolmabahçe Palace Harem
from$173.92per person
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Istanbul Guided Best Tour ; Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica
- English Speaking Guide
- Blue Mosque Tour
from$141.50per person
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch, Transfer and Guide
- Hotel pickup
- Guiding Service
- Ferry Ticket For 2 Islands
from$19.29per person
Istanbul · Turkey Tours Company
Istanbul Shore Excursion of Old City Highlights from Cruise Port
- Hotel pickup
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Insurance
from$152.50per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Istanbul Small Group Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
from$36.77per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Istanbul Topkapi Palace & Harem Fast-Track Entrance Ticket
- Topkapi Palace admission ticket
- Harem admission ticket
from$105.00per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Basilica Cistern Entry Ticket with Tour Guide
- Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern
- Expert Guide Service
from$70.00per person
Istanbul · Tripventura
Galata Tower Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
- Hosted Entry Ticket for the Galata Tower
- Audio Guide in 25 different languages
from$60.00per person
Istanbul · Travel with Nehir
Istiklal Avenue and Galata Tower Nostalgic and Historical Tour
- English Speaking live Guide
from$65.69per person
28 experiences run by local operators — boat trips, safaris, day trips and transfers, priced as they sell them.
Quick facts
- How much do excursions in Istanbul cost?
- Excursions in Istanbul start from $19.00; 28 experiences from 3 local operators are on sale, priced as the operators sell them.
- Is hotel pickup included?
- Hotel pickup is included on 19 of the 28 experiences — each tour page says where and when.
- Can I cancel for free?
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before, some until 48 or 72, is offered on 23 of the 28 experiences; the rest are non-refundable. Each tour page says which.
- How long do they take?
- Between 1 hr and 8 days, depending on the tour; each tour page says how long.
- What is there to do in Istanbul?
- 28 experiences in Istanbul are on sale on Joy TKT: Sightseeing & day trips (10), Cultural & historical (9), Boat trips & water sports (6), Attraction tickets (1), Transfers (1), Wellness & spa (1). The most booked are on this page, and each kind has a page of its own.
- Is Istanbul safe for tourists?
- Türkiye's coast and cities welcome tens of millions of visitors a year, and Istanbul is used to them; the usual care applies in crowds and markets, and licensed taxis or an app are the way to ride. Government travel advice changes, so check your own government's advice for Türkiye before you book. Every tour on Joy TKT is run by a licensed local operator, and each page says its cancellation terms.
- When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- The coast — Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer, Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, Kuşadası — runs from spring to autumn, with the hottest weeks in high summer; Istanbul is best in spring and autumn, and Cappadocia has clear balloon mornings most of the year but snow in winter.
- How do I book?
- Pick a date on the tour page and pay online; the confirmation arrives at once, with a voucher to show on your phone.