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Private Istanbul Day Tours in English

Day tours with a private English-speaking guide. Cultural, food and adventure tours around Istanbul. No luggage to carry, just experiences.

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6h Adventure

Adventure Istanbul: Kayaking the Bosphorus and Hidden Neighbourhoods

Istanbul 09:00 – 15:00 Max 6 people

See Istanbul from a completely different angle: paddling a kayak on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. An adventure tour with ...

Vehicle Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 7 stops

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7h Cultural

Asian Istanbul: The Complete Tour

Istanbul 09:30 – 16:30 Max 10 people

Discover the Asian side of Istanbul on a walking tour with the ferry included: three neighbourhoods, each with its own personality...

On foot Public transport Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 8 stops

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5h Cultural

Balat and Fener Tour: Istanbul at Its Most Authentic

Istanbul 10:00 – 15:00 Max 8 people

Discover Istanbul's most photogenic and authentic neighbourhoods — Balat, Fener and Cibali — away from the tourist trail. A walkin...

On foot Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 7 stops

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8h Cultural

Classic Istanbul Day Tour

Istanbul 09:00 – 17:00 Max 15 people

Discover Istanbul's most iconic monuments in a single day with a private English-speaking guide. We start at the heart of the Byza...

Vehicle Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 7 stops

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8h Cultural

Gems of Istanbul

Istanbul 09:00 – 17:00 Max 10 people

A lively tour of the most authentic Istanbul, using public transport like a local. From the fragrant Spice Bazaar to the panoramic...

On foot Public transport Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 8 stops

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5h Evening

Istanbul by Night: Dinner and the Illuminated Bosphorus

Istanbul 18:00 – 23:00 Max 8 people

Experience the magic of Istanbul when the lights come on. A night tour with an English-speaking guide that begins with the illumin...

On foot Public transport Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 5 stops

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6h Food & drink

Istanbul Food Tour

Istanbul 10:00 – 16:00 Max 8 people

Discover the authentic flavours of Istanbul on a 6-hour food tour with an English-speaking guide. From a traditional Turkish break...

On foot Public transport Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 7 stops

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6h Shopping

Istanbul Shopping Tour: Bazaars and Craftsmanship

Istanbul 10:00 – 16:00 Max 6 people

A specialised tour for those who want to shop smart in Istanbul, guided by a local expert who knows the best workshops, craftspeop...

On foot Public transport Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 8 stops

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7h Nature

Nature in Istanbul: Belgrade Forest and the Green Bosphorus

Istanbul 09:00 – 16:00 Max 8 people

Escape the bustle of the city and discover Istanbul's green side. A nature tour with an English-speaking guide that combines hikin...

Vehicle Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 7 stops

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8h Cultural

Palaces of Istanbul: Topkapı and Dolmabahçe

Istanbul 09:00 – 17:00 Max 10 people

Visit Istanbul's two great palaces in a single day with an English-speaking guide: Topkapı Palace, from where the Ottoman sultans ...

Vehicle Mo We Th Fr Sa Su 9 stops

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3h Cruise / Boat

Private Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

Istanbul 17:00 – 20:00 Max 10 people

Sail the Bosphorus strait on a private yacht at sunset, the most magical time to see Istanbul from the water. For 3 hours, with an...

Vehicle Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 6 stops

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7h Religious sites

Sacred Istanbul: Mosques, Churches and Synagogues

Istanbul 09:00 – 16:00 Max 8 people

Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world where mosques, churches and synagogues have stood side by side for centuries. This ...

On foot Public transport Mo Tu We Th Fr 8 stops

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