10 Sightseeing Tours in Turkey That You Shouldn't Miss

May 15, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
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1. Istanbul Private Walking Higlights Tour

German Fountain, Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Private Istanbul Tours with Safiye
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

We will meet at your hotel or any place that you want. The tour duration is 8 hours and according to weather conditions or traffic, it might take more than 8 hours or less. The museum entrances will be extra.  We will visit most visited sites of Istanbul as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia.

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Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Museum entrance fees

Reviewed By alanguendelman

Safiye is a great guide, capable of doing a great tour in English and Spanish. More important, she is a very nice person, so was a pleasure to spend the day with her, talking about Istambul history, turkish culture and personal life. Thanks a lot Safiye and definitely I will look for you whever I return to this beautiful city.

2. Small Group Cappadocia Red Tour

Pupa Travel
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We will take you to another planet which is full of magical lunar landscape with all surprises. No one will be expecting to see the best frescoes of the world in the middle of nowhere in a 1500 years old cave church. This tour will be full of art, history , religion and beyond the expactation.

Inclusions: A/C minivans on tours and transfers, English Speaking guiding , Lunch on tour, All admission fees to the sites and museums, Local taxes & 18 % VAT

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Drinks at the lunch

Reviewed By O5057WClesliea

Pupa travel Mustafa I loved the pottery and carpet visit besides the incredible monasteries and perfect Capadoccia landscapes, also they have very nice and comfy vans to transport

3. Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Private Tour

Atmeydanı Caddesi, Alemdar, Atmeydanı Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Withlocals
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Ready for a cultural awakening? Step into the beautiful Blue Mosque and check out a palace to see how every culture celebrates its beliefs in Istanbul. And for the local touch: enjoy a tasty pastry & have some tea. Get ready to be enlightened and come with a desire to discover!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup & drop off, Extra food & drinks

Reviewed By Liam_617_A

Amazing experience and great way to experience some of the best food Istanbul has to offer. I did this trip on my second day in the city and it was a great way to get oriented. I found myself returning to many of the hidden gems that my guide Alper pointed out during the remaining days of my trip.

4. Istanbul Lunch Cruise on Bosphorus and Black Sea

Istanbul Bosphorus Tours
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city center and enjoy a half-day lunch cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Sail to the Black Sea to explore the town of Beykoz located on the Asian shore. Climb aboard a pleasure boat and forget your worries as you enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise down the Bosphorus Strait. Marvel at the views of beautiful Ottoman-era mansions and the minarets of the city mosques as you sit down to a lunch of grilled chicken and typical meze dishes. Go for a stroll on deck to soak up the sun and see the many famous sights that line both coastlines, such as Galata Tower and the immense Bosphorus Bridge that connects Asia and Europe. Sail to the Black Sea, and then make your way to the small coastal town Beykoz. Drop anchor and enjoy a walk in the lush hills of the surrounding area. See the ruins of a medieval fortress and other landmarks before the cruise back to Istanbul in the late afternoon.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

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Reviewed By babymili

It was amazing I want to thank first of all the driver he waited for us cuz our flight had a delay . The event was realy nice and the cake that you did for my birthday boyfriend was very nice. Amazing

5. Short Circle Bosphorus Yacht Cruise

Bosphorus Tour Istanbul
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Morning Bosphorus Cruise on Luxury Yacht See both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul on a 2.5-hour boat cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Get the opportunity to visit a lovely village on the Asian side and try the most delicious yogurt in the world ever. The best way to see Istanbul is from the water! Board SUNSET BOSPHORUS YACHT, our two-deck yacht, for an unforgettable Istanbul sightseeing cruise. You’ll get a panoramic view of the Bosphorus Bridges, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and more. During your 2 hours and 30 min Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, you’ll be free to wander between decks to capture the best shots of Istanbul’s attractions. Our experienced guide will illustrate the history of what you see during the cruise; Bosphorus has a storied past, and our guides know the fun facts you can’t find in a tourist handbook. See why this is one of the best Istanbul city sightseeing cruises. Book now and enjoy your adventure with us!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Turkish delight served with along Turkish coffee, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By 548ricardoh

This was the highlight of my trip here in Istanbul. The company contacted me instantly after i booked with the meet up location. The yacht is exactly what they show in the picture. It is very clean beautiful comfortable and picture worthy. Great for kids as well. They shared valuable historical information about both sides of Turkey. There were complementary snacks and juices given on board. I will highly recommend this trip for the obvious name. Sunset Cruise.

6. Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul 3 Hours Tour With 1 Hour Stop in Asia Side

Hoca Paşa, Ebussuud Cd. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Blue Brothers Bosphorus Cruise
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What makes this 3-Hour tour stands out from all the other is that you will be with friendly staff that will make sure to give you a great service, fun and as much as information as possible. Passing under the beautiful Galata Bridge, the guide will tell you its history and tell you many interesting stories about the other attractions we see during this 3 hour boat tour. When we get the Asia side we will stop in asia side, under the bosphorus bridge, you will have change see closer the beauty of bosphorus. We will also take beautiful photos of you in front of the Rumeli fortress and other places we pass by. You will get to choose your booking time either in the morning at 11 AM or the late afternoon at 5 PM.

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Reviewed By Mehrshinn

A great tour with a knowledgable, nice, caring and kind leader (Fahim). We enjoyed our time and definitely would recommend it to others. یه تور کروز عااالی با لیدری فهیم عزیز که بسیار خوش برخورد و مهربان و با معلومات بودن. ما که لذت بردیم.

7. Cappadocia Green Tour - Semi Private by Gorgeous Tour

Cappadocia, Göreme, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey Gorgeous Tour - Daily Tours
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We do tours with max 12 people in 20 seats car due covid We are trying to offer best service in the region. We have the best guide in the region. We use the best minivan with good air condition and heating We also trying to take them as possible as a good place for lunch

Inclusions: Lunch and Entrance Tickets of Musesums

Exclusions: Drinks and Special Shoppings

Reviewed By 430lyudak

All experience was excellent. Azad Arpaci very experienced guide who knows history and not only. He delivers information in very simple and understandable way. Highly recommend to attend excursions with him. )))

8. Historic Off the Beaten Path Tour of the Real Istanbul

Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Real Istanbul Tours
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See Turkey like a local on this historic off-the-beaten-path tour of the real Istanbul. Go where the locals go, and experience life in the back streets of Istanbul. Wind through the hills of Fener, home to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Church and colorful Greek and Ottoman Houses. Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant

Inclusions: Light refreshment, Practice of hookah at favorite local hangout, Professional guide, Public transportation; ferry and bus, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Drinks

Reviewed By Richard F

we started out with the "off the beaten path" tour and half way through I knew I had to book the full day private walking tour the next day. Our guide, Emir, had a remarkable knowledge of Turkish history combined with a fantastic personality, and after two tours we now have a friend who we hope to see when we return.

9. Daily Boat Trip

Foça Mh., Devrim Tunç Sk No:117, 48300 Fethiye/Muğla, Turkey Freddys Daily Boat Trip
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We organise daily boat trip in Fethiye. We always try our best for make your day memorable in our family company. We visit 7-8 bays and 2 islands and we make 4 stops in best places. Please join in with us and have a wonderfull day !!!

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Use of Snorkelling equipment, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Private transportation, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner, Transfer

Reviewed By JoanneT1256

We had a fantastic boat trip, Freddie was a brilliant guide and nothing was too much trouble. We hadn’t children ranging from 4 months- 15 years and some young adults and grandparents too! From start to finish it was amazing. Lots of room! Lovely bean bags and sun loungers upstairs, even took us to areas that we hadn’t been on previous trips. Had all snorkelling stuff and floats even for the baby. The food his wife made was amazing and their was something for everyone! Freddie is an amazing family man and tour guide! Most importantly was his adorable daughter! Thanks for a great day out Freddie and family xx ???????? ???????? ????‍♂️

10. Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour

Guided Istanbul Tours
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Visit top-sights of Istanbul with your private family and kid friendly tour guide in 1-2 or 3 days; DAY-1 Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace. DAY-2 Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower(from outside).  DAY-3 Suleymaniye Mosque, Chora Church, Fener-Balat Districts, Iron Church, Pierre Lotti Panorama Hill by Cable Car.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional local guide

Exclusions: Museum/Attraction Tickets, Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected), Lunch, Gratitude (suggested)

Reviewed By michaelzX71IY

Sergio was an amazing guy, showed me and my girlfriend beautiful places in Istanbul. He also spoke english very well and told us a lot of interesting facts about Turkey‘s history and culture.

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