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The 15 Best Tours in Türkiye

981 tours  ·  from $5 a head

One country, three completely different holidays: a city on two continents, a volcanic plateau you fly over at dawn, and eight hundred miles of coast. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Dolmabahçe and the European shore
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44,561 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend three hours aboard the Mega Lüfer yacht, sailing between Europe and Asia while enjoying a three-course Turkish meal, live folk dance, flamenco, belly dance, music, and DJ sets. Your private table, onboard Wi-Fi, optional transfers, and mobile audio guide make this a polished evening choice. Staff members such as Devran, Talip, Murat, and Fatih are frequently praised for attentive service.

“The activity was well organized, from the pick-up from the hotel to the experience on the boat. We didn’t expect much about the food, but it was actually great! The service and the dancers were amazing as well. We had a lot of fun I would definitely recommend this experience! Thank you also to our driver who was really patient, drove safely and was very friendly! Well done!”

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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - Choosing daytime or sunset
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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

2.Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14,430 reviews · 2 hours · from $8Best value

Sail the Bosphorus for two hours aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht, passing palaces, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Choose daytime or sunset, then add snacks, dinner, or unlimited alcoholic drinks. Bring headphones and a charged phone for the nine-language audio guide. Seating may be indoors, so plan for comfort rather than a guaranteed open-deck spot.

“It was a great experience!Yunus provided great service,very polite and very kind with small kids”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Dinner from spicy starters to grilled mains
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

3.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,127 reviews · from $34

Spend three hours sailing between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish coffee and tea, live music, DJ sets, and a 1.5-hour Turkish Night show. You’ll pass illuminated palaces, mosques, fortresses, and bridges. Hotel transfers may be added, and staff members such as Elvis, Mert, Ibrahim, and Tufan are known for attentive service.

“The experience was fantastic. Great value for the money and the shows were so entertaining. Definitely worth the go”

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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Optional additions worth asking about
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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

4.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Meet an English-speaking private guide at your central Istanbul hotel and shape the day around your interests. One day covers Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Two and three-day options add the Bosphorus, Dolmabahce, Galata, Balat, Suleymaniye, Chora, and Pierre Loti Hill.

“We had an amazing experience with Burak as our private tour guide in Istanbul. From the very first day, he was punctual, professional, and incredibly organized. He met us right outside our Airbnb every morning, which made everything easy and stress-free. Burak took us to all the sites we requested and never rushed us. He was extremely patient, kind, and very accommodating to our pace and interests. He explained the history, culture, and significance of every place we visited in a way that was easy to understand and engaging. I am so happy that I chose to have a guide for my trip — I honestly would have been lost…”

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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return - Adding the Terrace Houses for a closer look at Roman life
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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

5.FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi port, then travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatih, Dicle, Tuna, and Zeynep are praised for clear history, patience, and flexible planning. Entrance fees cost extra.

“Ayse was a wonderful, warm and knowledgeable guide. I have walking difficulties and she tailored the day to suit my abilities. I was so grateful for her help and knowledge.”

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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide - Descending beneath Istanbul’s old city
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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide

6.Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,521 reviews · 1 day · from $44

Use an all-day fast-track ticket to visit Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern whenever you like during opening hours. Descend beneath the old city, see the Medusa heads and changing lights, and follow a smartphone audio guide in multiple languages. Download the guide before entering, since internet access underground is limited.

“incredible place you should not miss while in Istanbul. Make sure to learn about its origins.”

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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH - Meeting your guide at Kusadasi Port
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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

7.Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,233 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend four to five hours touring Mary’s House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port. Choose a small group of about 8 to 10 people or book privately. Lunch, port transport, and attraction tickets are included when you select the ticket option. Guides such as Funda, Isik, Riza, and Ozz are praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“This tour was excellent. However will not use this service again till they make a cancellation right on a different tour”

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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride / Royal Balloon - Queen or King: which basket makes sense?
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride / Royal Balloon

8.Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride / Royal Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,829 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Rise over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys with Royal Balloon on a 1-hour Queen or 75-minute King flight. Expect a 4:30 to 5am hotel pickup, light breakfast, pilot commentary, hotel return, sparkling wine, and a medal. Queen baskets hold up to 24 people, while King baskets hold up to 12.

“From start to finish the experience was wonderful. I had heard that sometimes you need to be patient when they are choosing their sites to take off from but we barely had to wait at all. Our pilot Tankut was AWESOME and so fun. We had a wonderful time and would surely reccomend”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line - Mary’s House adds a different kind of visit
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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

9.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port and travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to Ephesus, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatima, Nilay, Mehmet, and Ismail tailor the pace to your group. Optional Terrace Houses, Turkish lunch, and craft visits add local flavor, though shopping stops can be assertive.

“Very lovely and informative tour of an extremely historic area with 9zzy Would definitely recommend, especially if you have limited period of time and coming in off a cruise ship they will pick you up right there and also drop you off”

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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum Option - The ticket pickup near the Blue Mosque
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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum Option

10.Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4,958 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $33

Visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque with a skip-the-line ticket, then add the History and Experience Museum if you want the full story. You’ll see the dome, mosaics, Islamic calligraphy, and upper gallery, with audio commentary in 23 languages and an AR feature. Ticket pickup is near the Blue Mosque, not at the mosque entrance.

“queue for some time for security check, it is very impressive inside and outside mosque”

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Cappadocia: Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise - The pre-dawn pickup and breakfast stop
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Cappadocia: Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

11.Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,924 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Begin before sunrise with hotel pickup, light snacks, and a shared balloon flight over Göreme’s valleys and fairy chimneys. You may fly with pilots such as Ibrahim, Furkan, Alper, or Muhsin. After roughly an hour in the air, celebrate with champagne and receive a personal flight certificate.

“We booked the hot air balloon sunrise trip for our first morning in Cappadocia. However the weather condition wasn’t allowed us to fly. We waited 3 days finally the government allowed the hot air balloon to go in the sky! Our schedules were rearranged 3 times and we were lucky enough to catch the flight on our last day in Cappadocia. The flight was totally amazing and it’s a must do thing in Cappadocia. The morning light breakfast and after flight toast were nicely arranged. This activity is highly recommended! The pilot and guide were awesome! Great job!”

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Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition - Start with the Rumi and Sufi exhibition
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Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

12.Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,790 reviews · 1 hour · from $32

At the HodjaPasha Culture Center near Sirkeci, you’ll watch a one-hour Mevlevi Sema ceremony inside a restored 550-year-old Ottoman bath. A classical Turkish music concert leads into the seven-part ritual, accompanied by ney, oud, kanun, vocals, and percussion. Arrive early for the exhibition and booklet, and expect silence, no photography, and assigned seating.

“Absolutely amazing. We left feeling mesmerised and somewhat speechless. The whole show was excellent, the care and detail, their skill...and the exhibition was great too.”

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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch - Boarding the boat at Adrasan
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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

13.Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,207 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $21

You’ll travel from Antalya or Kemer to Adrasan, board a boat of up to 65 people, and visit Paradise Bay, Waterfall Bay, and Maldives Beach. Expect warm, clear water, time for swimming and snorkeling, music, and a three-course lunch. Guides such as Kartal, Ugur, and Mehmet are known for keeping the day lively.

“The waters were very clear and super warm to swim in. Tons of different age ranges from young children to older folk. Food was amazing, I recommend the fish. (The chicken looked like a big chicken nugget just fyi) Good activity if you want to relax, bring some card games for the boat for when you are traveling or chilling. Our crew was amazing and very high energy, one of them spoke great English.”

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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Museum Ticket & Audio Guide - What skip-the-line really means here
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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

14.Topkapi Palace & Harem Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,977 reviews · from $61

Enter Topkapi Palace and its Harem Museum with an English-speaking host, then explore at your own pace using a smartphone audio guide. Choose from several daily entry times, stay as long as you like, and see Ottoman courtyards, tiled rooms, royal jewelry, sacred relics, gardens, and Bosphorus views.

“The palace is incredibly extensive. Each room had something different to see and learn about. The gardens are beautiful. Queues to the treasury were way too long so we had to miss that. Our guide had too many people with him and we nearly got left behind. He needs a better pole with a flag instead of his black umbrella. But he was very helpful and informative. We highly recommend this experience, just give yourself a full day to see everything and appreciate the splendor properly. You won't be disappointed.Read more”

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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Boarding near Karakoy and Galataport
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

15.Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Cruise between Europe and Asia aboard a 20-meter yacht limited to 16 people. Choose daytime or sunset, then pass palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower while enjoying fruit, nuts, mini pizza, tea, coffee, and water. Guides such as Tugba and Suma are known for attentive service and taking photos.

“Our guide Tugba was really nice and professional. The tour was great”

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