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    Yacht docked on the Bosphorus with cityscape in the background, Istanbul.
    Cruises
    Bosphorus & Golden Horn Sunset Yacht Cruise with English-Speaking Guide
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    €25.50
    €22.95
    10% off
    Free cancellation
    Couple holding hands on a cobblestone street with Galata Tower in Istanbul.
    Galata Tower Tickets
    Galata and Genoese Afternoon Walking Tour
    4.2(128)
    Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 128 ratings.
    €25
    €20
    20% off
    Free cancellation
    Blue Mosque with Bosphorus in background, Istanbul tour.
    Blue Mosque Tickets
    Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
    3.8(57)
    Rated 3.8 out of 5.0 from 57 ratings.
    €29
    €24.90
    14% off
    Blue Mosque exterior and Basilica Cistern interior in Istanbul, Turkey.
    Blue Mosque Tickets
    Combo (Save 5%): Blue Mosque Guided Tour + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
    4.2(3,284)
    Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 3284 ratings.
    €51.99
    €49.39
    5% off
    Sultan Ahmed Mosque and woman on Bosphorus cruise, Istanbul.
    Blue Mosque Tickets
    Combo (Save 10%): Blue Mosque Guided Tour + Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide
    4.1(743)
    Rated 4.1 out of 5.0 from 743 ratings.
    €27.99
    €25.19
    10% off
    Basilica Cistern interior and boat on Bosphorus near Istanbul landmark.
    Basilica Cistern Tickets
    Combo (Save 5%): Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Audio Guide + Basilica Cistern Skip the Line Tickets
    4.2(2,681)
    Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 2681 ratings.
    €47
    €44.64
    5% off
    Free cancellation
    Buyukada Island view from cruise with Turkish flag, Istanbul.
    Princes' Islands Tours
    From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes’ Islands Tour to Heybeliada and Buyukada with Transfers
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    Rated 3.9 out of 5.0 from 111 ratings.
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    €20
    Whirling Dervishes performing in Sultanahmet, Istanbul and visitor in Basilica Cistern.
    Whirling Dervishes Show Tickets
    Combo (Save 16%): Whirling Dervishes Ceremony & Mevlevi Sema Show + Basilica Cistern with Multilingual Audio Guide Tickets
    4.2(2,906)
    Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 2906 ratings.
    €62.50
    €52.62
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    6 best Topkapi Palace guided tour options

    6 best Topkapi Palace guided tour options

    Step into the Topkapi Palace and get whisked away into the truly king-size world of Sultans! Nearly thirty Sultans have ruled from the Topkapi Palace for almost 400 years! The Palace functioned as the administrative center of the Ottoman empire and has even served as the residence of the Imperial Ottoman Court. The Topkapi Palace […]

    Topkapi Palace Istanbul, a guide to the seat of Ottoman power

    Topkapi Palace Istanbul, a guide to the seat of Ottoman power

    Undoubtedly, Topkapi Palace is one of Istanbul’s most visited tourist attractions. Before Sultan Abdülmecid decided to transfer the court to the Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853, it was the centre of the Ottoman Empire and housed its sultans and the ladies in their harem for almost three centuries. This famous tourist attraction is a must-see while […]

    Top 7 Hagia Sophia guided tours for you

    Top 7 Hagia Sophia guided tours for you

    Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Jewel of Istanbul is the blending pot of Byzantine and Ottoman culture. Originally a cathedral, then a mosque, and now a museum, Hagia Sophia has always been marvelled at for its architectural beauty which is reflected in the artistry of the domes. Hagia Sophia has a glorious history of 1500 years. […]

    Top 4 Dolmabahce Palace guided tours to choose from

    Top 4 Dolmabahce Palace guided tours to choose from

    Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul, Turkey. The palace was built in the 19th century and was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly fifty years. Today, it is open to the public as a museum. Visitors can explore the lavish rooms and gardens, and learn about […]

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    Luca

    Italy
    Aug 2025
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    Online ticket cut the queue time and let me enjoy the tour which was awesome. The mobile voice guide was exhaustive and easy to use
    Jordi Fuentes Narro
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    Jordi

    Spain
    Aug 2025
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    The purchase of the tickets was very easy and fast. If I have something to comment, it is the little and small i information of where is the entrance/row of the people who bought tickets online. The Cistern Basilica was amazing, we liked it very much.
    Daria Arkhipkina
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    Daria

    Belarus
    Aug 2025
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    Absolutely amazing! Awesome! We all loved our guide! He's a great storyteller, it was a pleasure to listen to everything he told us! Lots of new experiences and information! I literally rushed back home to write down as much as I could remember from this tour, because I didn't want to lose so many important and impressive details he mentioned!
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    Mateja

    Aug 2025
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    It was a very interesting and entertaining vist to all thre monuments Our guide (Arthur) was very knowlagable, he gave us a lot of information, and was able to navigate us quickly inside all the attractions
    Lynette G Babilonia
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    Lynette

    United States
    Jul 2025
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    Ticketing was easy, Blue Mosque was beautiful, and our tour guide was excellent. Cenker was very knowledgeable, fun, lively and very accommodating.
    Tudor Oargă
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    Tudor

    Romania
    Jul 2025
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    Buse was our tour guide and did a terrific job! She was very informative, fun and interactive. Definitely would recommend a tour with her. The mosque is a must see during your trip to Istanbul.
    Maria-Anna Segreto
    IT

    Maria-anna

    Italy
    Jul 2025
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    The visit was something spectacular. Beautiful environment, news told in wonderful amniera by our guide (very friendly and nice). After the visit with the guide you can stay as long as you want to continue the visit on your own and take photos.
    FERNIER Bertrand
    FR

    Fernier

    France
    Jun 2025
    4/5
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    The guide's explanations in very good English. The guide's help in contacting the Bosphorus cruise company. The large informative panels on the Muslim religion in English and the booklets in several languages.

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