Discover the best things to do in Istanbul

Tourist exploring the ancient columns of the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul.

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9319 ratings.From €37

Hot air balloons floating over Soganli Valley, Cappadocia at sunrise.

Soğanlı Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with Breakfast & Transfers

€70

Soğanlı Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with Breakfast & Transfers. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 228 ratings.From €70

Hot air balloons floating over rock formations in Gerome Valley, Cappadocia.

Goreme Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with Breakfast & Transfers

Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions

€100

Goreme Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with Breakfast & Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings.From €100

Hagia Sophia and gardens in Istanbul, view from above, part of Istanbul MegaPass attractions.

City Cards

€129

Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 287 ratings.From €129

Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets and gardens, Istanbul.

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5256 ratings.From €32.50

Cruise ship AMOR on Bosphorus strait during evening dinner tour.

Bosphorus 4-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Show & Private Table

from €35

€26.25

25% off

Bosphorus 4-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Show & Private Table. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2566 ratings.From €26.25

Topkapi Palace entrance, Hagia Sophia dome, and visitor in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets . Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7876 ratings.From €132.25

Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with visitors walking nearby.

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€66

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7209 ratings.From €66

Tour boat on the Bosphorus with Kuleli Military High School in the background, Istanbul.

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide

€9

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2326 ratings.From €9

Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns and aerial view of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 3461 ratings.From €67.65

Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1042 ratings.From €71

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Traveler using smartphone with eSIM in Athens, Greece, overlooking the Acropolis.

Wifi & SIM Cards

from $9.90

$8.91

10% off

Global eSIM with Unlimited 5G/4G Data: Access to 120 Countries. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 162 ratings.From $8.91

Top things to do in Istanbul

from €37

from €32.50

from €37.05

from €16.49

Whirling Dervishes Show Tickets

from €49.60

Galata Tower Tickets

from €25

from €14.70

Turkish Bath & Hammam Experience Tickets

from €35

Princes' Islands Tours

from €25

Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum

from €37.05

Istanbul, your way

Ancient Mayan artifacts in a museum exhibit, ideal for history buffs.

Architecture Enthusiasts

Friends enjoying pizza and beer outdoors, ideal for culinary explorers.

Foodies

Landmarks in Istanbul

Galata Tower Entry Tickets

Galata Tower overlooking Istanbul cityscape, Turkey.

Galata Tower Tickets

€35

Galata Tower Entry Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 717 ratings.From €35

Dolmabahçe Palace exterior with gardens, Istanbul.

Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€49.60

Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1451 ratings.From €49.60

Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern

€83

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1068 ratings.From €83

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€66

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7209 ratings.From €66

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5256 ratings.From €32.50

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9319 ratings.From €37

Istanbul in a Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise & More

Couple dining on a Bosphorus cruise with Istanbul skyline in the background.

Dinner Cruises

€150

Istanbul in a Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise & More. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1129 ratings.From €150

Turkish Bath & Hammam Experience Tickets

Traditional Turkish Hammam with marble architecture in Istanbul.

Cemberlitas Hammam: Turkish Bath & Spa in Sultanahmet

€76

Cemberlitas Hammam: Turkish Bath & Spa in Sultanahmet. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 443 ratings.From €76

Guided Tours in Istanbul

Blue Mosque with minarets overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Options

€16.49

Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Options. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2272 ratings.From €16.49

Fairy chimneys in Cappadocia landscape, Turkey, viewed during hot air balloon tour.

Red Tour with Fairy Chimney & Zelve Open-Air Museum Visit with Lunch & Transfers

from €45

€33.75

25% off

Red Tour with Fairy Chimney & Zelve Open-Air Museum Visit with Lunch & Transfers. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 244 ratings.From €33.75

Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.

Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

€37.05

Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2946 ratings.From €37.05

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern

€83

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1068 ratings.From €83

Tour guide leading a group at Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, with skip-the-line access.

Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

€66.90

Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3881 ratings.From €66.90

Illuminated columns in the underground Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

€45.50

Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2260 ratings.From €45.50

Blue Mosque exterior with minarets and domes, Istanbul skyline and Bosphorus in background.

Combo: Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

€38

Combo: Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Entry Tickets. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 471 ratings.From €38

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9319 ratings.From €37

Bosphorus Cruises

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide

€9

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2326 ratings.From €9

Bosphorus 4-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Show & Private Table

from €35

€26.25

25% off

Bosphorus 4-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Show & Private Table. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2566 ratings.From €26.25

Bosphorus dinner cruise ship illuminated at night with city lights and bridge in Istanbul.

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show & Private Table

€25

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show & Private Table. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3918 ratings.From €25

Bosphorus yacht cruising with Istanbul skyline in the background.

Bosphorus Yacht Sightseeing Cruise with Soft Drinks & Snacks

from €55

€35

36% off

Bosphorus Yacht Sightseeing Cruise with Soft Drinks & Snacks. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4230 ratings.From €35

Bosphorus dinner cruise with whirling dervish performance and Dolmabahçe Palace view.

Combo (Save 15%): Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show

€84.60

€72.06

15% off

Combo (Save 15%): Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2456 ratings.From €72.06

Galata Tower at night and Bosphorus dinner cruise with bridge view in Istanbul.

Combo (Save 22%): Galata Tower Tickets + Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

from €80

€62.46

22% off

Combo (Save 22%): Galata Tower Tickets + Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1254 ratings.From €62.46

Dolmabahce Palace and Bosphorus cruise ship in Istanbul, Turkey.

Combo: Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise

€57

€53

Combo: Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 116 ratings.From €53

Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with gardens and visitors.

Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Harem Access & Bosphorus Cruise

€68

Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Harem Access & Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From €68

Combos Tickets in Istanbul

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets . Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7876 ratings.From €132.25

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 3461 ratings.From €67.65

Combo: Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise

€57

€53

Combo: Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 116 ratings.From €53

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1042 ratings.From €71

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern

€83

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1068 ratings.From €83

Tourists exploring the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, with a woman admiring the ancient columns.

Combo (Save 7%): Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€105.50

€98.32

Combo (Save 7%): Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7506 ratings.From €98.32

Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets in Istanbul, surrounded by greenery.

Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise

€179

€149

17% off

Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 265 ratings.From €149

Basilica Cistern interior and boat on Bosphorus in Istanbul.

Combo (Save 4%): Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise

from €48.50

€46.50

4% off

Combo (Save 4%): Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5294 ratings.From €46.50

Museums in Istanbul

Facade of Hagia Sophia Museum with Turkish flags and intricate architectural details.

Combo Tickets with Audio Guide: Hagia Sophia + Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum

€59

€49.90

15% off

Combo Tickets with Audio Guide: Hagia Sophia + Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings.From €49.90

Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise

€179

€149

17% off

Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 265 ratings.From €149

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5256 ratings.From €32.50

Topkapi Palace entrance with twin towers in Istanbul, Turkey, clear sky above.

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

from €69

€65.55

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 159 ratings.From €65.55

Whirling Dervish performance and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.

Combo (Save 12%): Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance + Hagia Sophia Tickets

from €53.50

€47.20

12% off

Combo (Save 12%): Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance + Hagia Sophia Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 716 ratings.From €47.20

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 3461 ratings.From €67.65

Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Harem Access & Bosphorus Cruise

€68

Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Harem Access & Bosphorus Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From €68

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets . Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7876 ratings.From €132.25

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Tourists boarding a red double-decker bus near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

€45

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 719 ratings.From €45

Basilica Cistern interior and Busforus tour bus in Istanbul.

Combo (Save 7%): Basilica Cistern Tickets + Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

from €84

€77.90

Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions

Combo (Save 7%): Basilica Cistern Tickets + Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5581 ratings.From €77.90

City Cards

€129

Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 287 ratings.From €129

Istanbul Private Tour with Round-Trip Transfers

Red VIP Hop On Hop Off tour van parked in Istanbul street.

Private Tours

€30

Price varies by group size

Istanbul Private Tour with Round-Trip Transfers. Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From €30

Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus near Hagia Sophia, showcasing tour experience.

Combo (Save 5%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Hagia Sophia Skip-The-Line Tickets

from €77.50

€73.63

Combo (Save 5%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Hagia Sophia Skip-The-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4511 ratings.From €73.63

Hop-on hop-off bus near Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Galata Tower.

Combo (Save 5%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Galata Tower Tickets

from €82

€77.90

Combo (Save 5%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Galata Tower Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1021 ratings.From €77.90

Istanbul Attractions

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9319 ratings.From €37

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets . Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7876 ratings.From €132.25

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5256 ratings.From €32.50

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1042 ratings.From €71

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

Combo (Save 6%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 3461 ratings.From €67.65

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide

€9

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2326 ratings.From €9

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€66

Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7209 ratings.From €66

Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€49.60

Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1451 ratings.From €49.60

Istanbul Tours

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9319 ratings.From €37

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Galata Tower Entry Tickets

Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1042 ratings.From €71

Galata Tower Tickets

€35

Galata Tower Entry Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 717 ratings.From €35

Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Options

€16.49

Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Options. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2272 ratings.From €16.49

Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

€66.90

Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3881 ratings.From €66.90

Goreme Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with Breakfast & Transfers

€100

Goreme Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour with Breakfast & Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings.From €100

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

€45

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 719 ratings.From €45

Combo (Save 7%): Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

€105.50

€98.32

Combo (Save 7%): Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7506 ratings.From €98.32

Must do things in Istanbul

1Basilica Cistern Tickets

Visit the Basilica Cistern, one of the largest ancient water cisterns in Turkey. It is the perfect model of Byzantine architecture and is home to interesting attractions such as the Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases. Book Basilica Cistern tickets here to enjoy skip-the-line entry and guided tours.

2Hagia Sophia Tickets

Get ready to explore Hagia Sophia, a timeless marvel in Istanbul. Unveil the echoes of history within its ancient walls, adorned with stunning mosaics and colossal domes. Choose from our curated list of expert guided tours, skip-the-line tickets, and combos with top attractions like Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and more!

3Topkapi Palace Tickets

Visit Topkapi Palace, formerly the royal residence of the Ottoman Empire's sultans. Its magnificent architecture and interior sections such as the royal apartments, Library of Ahmed III, and The Harem make it one of the most-visited attractions in Istanbul. Book Topkapi Palace tickets here to get skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.

4Blue Mosque Tickets

Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque. Join our guided tours to discover its history. Opt for combo deals with other iconic landmarks for a comprehensive experience.