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Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

$11
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise

Luxury Yacht Bosphorus Cruise with Live Guide & Asian Side Stop

$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Luxury Yacht Bosphorus Cruise with Live Guide & Asian Side Stop
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Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise Daytime or Sunset

$12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise Daytime or Sunset
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

$67
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

$35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

$23
per adult
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch
Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience in Pera Hammam Istanbul

Private Turkish Hammam & Foam Massage - Taksim Istanbul

$40
per adult
Private Turkish Hammam & Foam Massage - Taksim Istanbul
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

$32
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

$30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 7417 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 552 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $285 and current price is $261 per adult*
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim

Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim

Activity duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 59 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $75 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch

Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch

Activity duration is 15 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $232 per adult*
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Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $21 per adult
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Taksim Square

8.8/10 (27,914 reviews)
See historical monuments, attend performing arts shows and discover a lively shopping and dining scene in the heart of modern Istanbul.
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Where to stay in Istanbul

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Sultanahmet

Enjoy the popular shops in Sultanahmet. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sultanahmet Station or Cemberlitas Station to see more of Istanbul.

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Taksim

Taksim Square and Bosphorus are top sights in Taksim, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more sights in the area.

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Büyükada

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Kadıköy

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Kadıköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

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Beşiktaş

Travelers choose Beşiktaş for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station and check out top sights like Bosphorus.

 

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Popular day trips from Istanbul

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Istanbul

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Silivri

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Eyup

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Arnavutköy

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Gebze

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Cerkezkoy

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Tuzla

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Corlu

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