The 15 Best Tours in Turkey

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Arriving at the Kabataş pier

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

Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus dinner cruise, with a private table, Turkish food, live shows, city views, pricing, and practical tips.

“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

2.Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

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

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by day or sunset, with landmark views, audio commentary, drinks, and optional dinner for excellent value.

“A brilliant cruise. 2 hours to see all the main sights. We picked with dinner and that was a great decision. There were 3 courses and all high quality food with generous portions. Plenty of included drinks and a very friendly waiter.”

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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

Review of Istanbul’s $34 Bosphorus dinner cruise, with Turkish food, unlimited soft drinks, live dances, city views, and practical booking tips.

“Amazing experience with nice staff, good food and beautiful show dance.”

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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

Review of Istanbul’s private 1, 2, or 3-day guided tour, covering major sights, local transport, costs, pacing, guides, and practical tips.

“we had one day walking private tour of Istanbul with tour guide Ozan Ercan. Ozan was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly that he made our tour truly memorable and enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to learn about this wonderful and magnificent city.”

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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

Review of a private Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Artemis Temple with port pickup and return.

“Private tour, they did what we wanted as I was very limited with my bad knee, knee brace and a rollator walker.”

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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

Save time at Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with all-day fast-track entry, a multilingual audio guide, Medusa heads, and atmospheric lighting.

“Easy tour and really cool to check out. Having tickets ahead of time saved some time.”

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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

Review of the Kusadasi Ephesus shore excursion with Mary's House, tickets, Turkish lunch, port pickup, guides, timing, and shopping stops.

“This is a nice excursion, and Meti is a knowledgeable guide. However, you should be aware that the second half of the trip is a “forced” shopping visit to carpet and leather makers. While the products are high quality, it is awkward for those who just thought they were going to some ancient ruins.”

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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

Review of Royal Balloon Cappadocia, including flight options, safety, breakfast, group size, pricing, transfers, and practical booking advice.

“One of the most amazing things we have done, the views were spectacular and the crew was very professional. Well worth the money, we did the 6AM flight which was cheaper than the earlier launch - we loved this, when we took off there were already 50+ balloons in the sky and it was stunning.”

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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

Review of a private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible stops, optional lunch, and guaranteed return to your ship.

“We came in on the Norwegian viva and booked this private tour to Ephasis and St John’s church. Fatima was our guide and man did We strike gold by getting her. Her knowledge was incredibly impressive. We asked if she knew anything about the biblical history and she wowed us with her knowledge. She was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. We learned so much. It was easy to find them coming off the ship, the transportation was very clean and on time and overall, it was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this tour company . Iglesias tour turkey is the best! Do not miss it. More…”

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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

Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket review with mosque access, museum option, AR exhibits, practical tips, costs, queues, and dress rules.

“Outstanding. It's a good way to appreciate the Mosque, seeing the presentation at the museum first.”

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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

Review of Cappadocia’s sunrise hot air balloon flight, with hotel pickup, fairy chimney views, snacks, champagne, pricing, and practical tips.

“Well organized, fun crew and the most amazing pictures you can ever take make this a 'must do' in Cappadocia.”

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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

Watch Istanbul’s Mevlevi Sema ceremony in a restored Ottoman bath, with live Turkish music, whirling dervishes, and a helpful exhibition.

“This is always a wonderful experience. The building itself is amazing and to watch the ceremony and get a bit of the history is wonderful. Highly recommend.”

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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

Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat tour, with three swim stops, lunch, hotel transport, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Great boat tour with 2 stops to swim (1 hour each) before stopping at Suluada Beach. It was amazing to get to swim in the open sea and the boat was very comfortable - you have mattresses to lay down during the trip and the atmosphere was pretty great. Shoutout to captain Kartel, very nice guide and keeps the vibe up. It is worth it to take your snorkelling goddles as the water is cristal clear. 10/10 would recommend!”

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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

Review of Topkapi Palace and Harem tickets with skip-the-line entry, host assistance, audio guide, palace tips, timing, and value advice.

“The sheer amount of historical articles is amazing. And so many things are well presented. It is a bit expensive for £52 per person though especially kids who will struggle with the duration that they spend in there. We spent 5 hours and it wasn't enough!”

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