Top things to do in Istanbul in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets

All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour. Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most …More

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All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour. Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most...

4 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$112
ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

Turnatour is a pioneering travel agency in Turkey, with the license number TÜRSAB 6054, that introduced for the first time the concept of Turkish Night …More

Turnatour is a pioneering travel agency in Turkey, with the license number TÜRSAB 6054, that introduced for the first time the concept of Turkish Night...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$65
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Tickets

This small-group experience goes beyond a standard palace visit by offering context, access, and storytelling. With priority admission and an expert local guide, you’ll explore …More

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This small-group experience goes beyond a standard palace visit by offering context, access, and storytelling. With priority admission and an expert local guide, you’ll explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

On our daytime Secret Food Tours: Istanbul - Kadikoy, you'll enjoy the best classic Turkish foods. Learn about some of the city's most important dishes, …More

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On our daytime Secret Food Tours: Istanbul - Kadikoy, you'll enjoy the best classic Turkish foods. Learn about some of the city's most important dishes,...

180 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation
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$93
Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

Witness the magnificent views of the Bosphorus during daytime or sunset in Istanbul, depending on the timing you choose on this trip. Explore the city’s …More

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Witness the magnificent views of the Bosphorus during daytime or sunset in Istanbul, depending on the timing you choose on this trip. Explore the city’s...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Istanbul: Luxury Private Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus

Imagine stepping aboard a luxury yacht, ready to explore Istanbul’s Bosphorus at your own pace. Whether for a short escape or a full-day adventure, the …More

Imagine stepping aboard a luxury yacht, ready to explore Istanbul’s Bosphorus at your own pace. Whether for a short escape or a full-day adventure, the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$141
Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour (Small Group & Fast Track Entry)

Discover the Topkapi Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Learn about Ottoman history in the Palace and the life of Sultan's family in …More

Discover the Topkapi Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Learn about Ottoman history in the Palace and the life of Sultan's family in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$141
Istanbul Bosphorus &Black Sea Lunch Cruise with Swimming on Yacht

Step aboard a luxury yacht and set sail on an unforgettable five-hour journey along the Bosphorus, extending all the way to the Black Sea. Accompanied …More

Step aboard a luxury yacht and set sail on an unforgettable five-hour journey along the Bosphorus, extending all the way to the Black Sea. Accompanied...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
Basilica Cistern (Private Guide & No waiting) Ticket not included

❌ The entrance fee is not included! ✅ This is a Private Guided Tour ✅ No waiting in the Line ✅ Travellers may purchase the …More

❌ The entrance fee is not included! ✅ This is a Private Guided Tour ✅ No waiting in the Line ✅ Travellers may purchase the...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the …More

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$165
Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top Sightseeings

Enjoy your Istanbul trip with a local photographer, get quality of photos and immortalize your vacation by lasting photos. Photo shoot will be covered at …More

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Enjoy your Istanbul trip with a local photographer, get quality of photos and immortalize your vacation by lasting photos. Photo shoot will be covered at...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets

Explore the rich history of Istanbul with a 3-hour guided tour visiting the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Benefit from pre-reserved admission …More

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Explore the rich history of Istanbul with a 3-hour guided tour visiting the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Benefit from pre-reserved admission...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

The area around Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a maze of historic hans, workshops and tiny eateries serving the merchants and artisans who work here every …More

The area around Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a maze of historic hans, workshops and tiny eateries serving the merchants and artisans who work here every...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$150
Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul

Welcome ! We are professional tour guides brothers and sisters in Istanbul. Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and …More

Welcome ! We are professional tour guides brothers and sisters in Istanbul. Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise and Mobile Audio Guide

Step aboard a sightseeing cruise and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Istanbul's iconic Bosphorus. Admire the city's breathtaking skyline, historic landmarks. Experience the …More

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Step aboard a sightseeing cruise and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Istanbul's iconic Bosphorus. Admire the city's breathtaking skyline, historic landmarks. Experience the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$28
Small-Group Full Day Gallipoli & ANZAC Battlefields from Istanbul

Visit the key sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the scene of one of World War I’s costliest military campaigns, on this moving full-day tour from …More

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Visit the key sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the scene of one of World War I’s costliest military campaigns, on this moving full-day tour from...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Istanbul Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$36
Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tour

Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private …More

Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Underground Basilica Cistern and …More

Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Underground Basilica Cistern and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
BEST of Istanbul City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

Explore Istanbul’s top UNESCO World Heritage sites on this Best of Istanbul tour, featuring iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, local culture, and authentic shopping. Choose …More

Explore Istanbul’s top UNESCO World Heritage sites on this Best of Istanbul tour, featuring iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, local culture, and authentic shopping. Choose...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
Born on the Bosphorus: Exploring Three Distinct Waterside Neighborhoods

This Istanbul food tour explores the neighborhoods lining the Bosphorus, where palaces, markets and old fishing villages reveal different layers of the city’s history and …More

This Istanbul food tour explores the neighborhoods lining the Bosphorus, where palaces, markets and old fishing villages reveal different layers of the city’s history and...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$150
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