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15 Best City Tours in Turkiye

87 tours  ·  from $8

Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir each reward a first morning with somebody who knows the streets. These 15 compare walking distance, what the ticket covers and whether lunch is in or out.

Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - Boarding near Karaköy and choosing your spot
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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

1.Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14,430 reviews · 2 hours · from $8Our pick

Board a Mega Lüfer yacht in Istanbul for a two-hour Bosphorus cruise by day or at sunset. You’ll pass palaces, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront neighborhoods with a mobile audio guide in nine languages. Choose a simple sightseeing ride, snacks, dinner, or unlimited alcoholic drinks. Bring headphones and a charged phone.

“The boat was very nice, nice atmosphere start was very polite and helpful, overall great experience!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Finding the boat at Sea Land Travel Agency
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

2.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,694 reviews · from $8

See Istanbul from the Bosphorus on a two-hour Sea Land cruise between Europe and Asia. You’ll pass palaces, mosques, bridges, waterfront mansions, and Maiden’s Tower, with unlimited Turkish tea and Nescafé, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and an audio guide in 11 languages. Staff members including Tarik and Daria help guests find the boat.

“It was good but very busy. Great value certainly, but that was balanced by the boat being over sold. I was on this same cruise in January with far fewer passengers and it was a more enjoyable, albeit cooler, experience.”

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Antalya Luxury Old Town Tour with Cable Car & Boat Trip - Lower Düden Waterfall: Antalya’s strongest photo stop
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Antalya Luxury Old Town Tour with Cable Car & Boat Trip

3.Antalya Luxury Old Town Tour with Cable Car & Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,880 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Antalya by air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, the Upper and Lower Düden Waterfalls, Kaleici Old Town, and an optional one-hour boat trip. Some departures also offer the Olympos cable car, but the $45 round-trip ticket is not included in the standard price.

“It was overall a great experience. Our tour guide Gozde provided lots of background information about Antalya and the old city. The boat journey was definitely the best part. The weather was wonderful and they had a photographer who captured some pics of us.”

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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch - Starting around the Hippodrome
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

4.Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,662 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours in Istanbul’s old city with a licensed guide such as Baris, Kemal, Zeyneb, or Fathi. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, with local lunch included. The pace is active, the walking is substantial, and admission fees for Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are extra.

“It was very well organised and we had a great guide!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option - Finding the TURYOL Port at Eminönü
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

5.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,636 reviews · from $9

Sail from Eminönü TURYOL Port for 90 minutes between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. You’ll see Galata Tower, palaces, bridges, and waterfront homes from a spacious boat, with a smartphone audio guide in several languages. Choose the 4 PM or 5 PM departure for sunset, and bring a light jacket for the wind.

“Amazing comfort on the boat and experience. One of the activities we enjoyed the most. Strongly recommend this tour.”

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Antalya: Guided City Tour with Top 2 Waterfalls incl. Lunch - The Marina, Coastal Views, and Possible Boat Time
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Antalya: Guided City Tour with Top 2 Waterfalls incl. Lunch

6.Guided City Tour with Top 2 Waterfalls incl. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,134 reviews · from $31

Spend nine hours exploring Antalya with an English-speaking guide such as Ozzy, Ozi, Yildiz, or Gamze. Visit Lower and Upper Düden Waterfalls, walk through Kaleiçi, see Hadrian’s Gate and the Clock Tower, enjoy lunch, and have free time for photos and shopping. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and drop-off are included.

“amazing Tour! beautiful View, very nice Guide (Ozzie). Worth the Money for Sure.”

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Antalya/Kemer: City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car, Boat & Lunch - Düden Waterfall and the Mediterranean drop
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Antalya/Kemer: City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car, Boat & Lunch

7.Antalya/Kemer: City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car, Boat & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,116 reviews · from $25

Spend 9 to 10 hours touring Antalya with hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, Old Town walks, Hadrian’s Gate, Düden Waterfall and a harbor boat ride. The optional Olympos Cable Car runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Guides such as Gozde, Apo, Kaan and Ibrahim are praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“The Trip was Excellent.We Started our journey with the scheduled pick up time,visited the waterfalls,then to the jewelry store,which was not necessary.Had our Lunch .It was Really Good.The food was really tasty.Afternoon,We had the boat trip and the shopping at Old Town.The shopping time was limited.We hope to have a more time for shopping.Our Guide APO was excellent.He transfers his knowledge of Antalya in a good Way.Highly Recommended.”

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ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour - Hagia Sophia: Two Empires Under One Dome
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ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

8.Istanbul Best: Iconic Landmarks Full Day Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Take a private 6 to 8 hour walking tour through Istanbul’s Sultanahmet sights with an English-speaking guide such as Zel, Volkan, Mehmet, or Musa. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. Hotel, Airbnb, and Galataport pickup options are available, with entrance fees extra.

“Our private tour of Istanbul with Volkan was absolutely outstanding. He guided us through the city’s most iconic sights — the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar — all while sharing fascinating history and local insights. Volkan knew the best spots for photos, making sure we captured the beauty of each landmark. What made the day truly special was his personal touch: he seemed to know every one of the city’s famous stray cats, and his warmth and hospitality made us feel like we were exploring with a friend. He introduced us to excellent local restaurants where we enjoyed authentic Turkish cuisine, and connected us with…”

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Antalya: City Tour with Boat Trip, Old Town & Waterfalls - Lower Duden Waterfalls, the best first stop
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Antalya: City Tour with Boat Trip, Old Town & Waterfalls

9.City Tour with Boat Trip, Old Town & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 700 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend about eight hours exploring Antalya with hotel pickup, Lower Duden Waterfalls, a one-hour coastal boat trip, Hadrian’s Gate, Kaleiçi, lunch, and a commercial jewelry stop. Guides such as Ozzie, Recep, Gamze, and Aussie are praised for clear English and good humor. Confirm the cable car before booking, as it has often been closed.

“Other travelers need to know that Viator is the travel guide they should look for when they visit Antalya and they won't be disappointed”

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Antalya: Guided Old Town Tour with Boat Trip and Lunch - Starting the day by coach and cable car
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Antalya: Guided Old Town Tour with Boat Trip and Lunch

10.Guided Old Town Tour with Boat Trip and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 665 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $8

See Antalya with a local guide such as Ahmet, Osman, Ertan, or Tolga, depending on the departure. Walk Kaleiçi, visit Duden Waterfalls, ride the coast by boat, eat Turkish food, and enjoy free time for shopping. Hotel pickup, lunch, and the boat trip depend on the option you choose.

“I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour. The transportation details were clearly communicated, and the driver arrived with no delays. At the first stop, we were introduced to our English-speaking guide, Ahmed, who made the experience truly enjoyable. His storytelling was engaging and never dull, and he had a fantastic sense of humor that added a special touch to the day ☺️”

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Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Galataport, Cihangir, and Dolmabahçe
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Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

11.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Sail from Eminönü for about two hours, passing Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. You’ll use your charged smartphone and headphones for the 11-language audio guide. Turkish tea and Nescafé are free, while the open deck offers the best photographs.

“No explanation on the places visited. There is audio to place in your phone; however, there is no way of knowing where you are at.”

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Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat - Dinopark and a simple lunch near Göynük
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Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat

12.Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $12

Spend 7 to 9 hours touring Antalya and nearby sights with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, both Düden Waterfalls, and a one-hour marina boat trip. Select the correct package if you want the Olympos Cable Car, since it is not included in every option. Guides may include Ahmet, Sinan, Ekrem, Levent, or Ertan.

“Our tour guide was a lovely, old gentleman who was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly kind. He took us to all the right spots and told us when and where to take pictures as well. He also went above and beyond in giving us recommendations on what to do in Antalya. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.”

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Istanbul: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia, where empires changed the building
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Istanbul: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

13.City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Spend four hours exploring Istanbul’s historic center with a local guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome ruins, and Grand Bazaar. Guides speak English, Spanish, Russian, or Japanese. Pickup is included, but Hagia Sophia admission and hotel drop-off are not.

“My time in Istanbul was absolutely incredible, thanks to our amazing guide, Sibel! From start to finish, she made the experience unforgettable with her warmth, knowledge, and endless enthusiasm. Sibel was not only friendly and welcoming but also incredibly knowledgeable about Istanbul’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems. Whether we were exploring the majestic Hagia Sophia, wandering through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, or enjoying a delicious Turkish tea by the Bosphorus, her insights brought every moment to life. What truly stood out was Sibel’s passion for sharing her city she went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Her recommendations for local eateries and ...”

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Cappadocia: Highlights Tour with Lunch and Entry Tickets - Göreme Panorama: your first look at the rock country
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Cappadocia: Highlights Tour with Lunch and Entry Tickets

14.Highlights Tour with Lunch and Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 387 reviews · from $51

This 6.5 to 7-hour Cappadocia tour links Devrent Valley, Göreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, Pasabag, and Uçhisar Castle. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and admission fees when selected. Guides such as Mustafa, Bayram, Alp, and Volkan are praised for clear storytelling and good humor.

“Excellent tour, with a great guide covering many of the must-see sights in Cappadocia. Lunch was great too. Visiting the carpet place was a bit of high pressure selling, but otherwise overall very satisfactory.”

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Istanbul: Private City Highlights Guided Tour - Starting in Sultanahmet with a private guide
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Istanbul: Private City Highlights Guided Tour

15.Private City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · from $103

Spend seven hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Istanbul’s biggest sights, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Hotel or port pickup is included, transport is optional, and the route can be adjusted to suit your interests. Expect substantial walking and extra entrance fees.

“Excellent. Private tour seeing main sites with guide Ken. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed it and we would recommend. Thank you”

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