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Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

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★ 4.6 (559) • 50K+ booked
From NZ$ 59.45
NZ$ 64.49
Hagia Sophia Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Ticket

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Skip the line
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★ 4.2 (501) • 40K+ booked
From NZ$ 55.15
NZ$ 68.89
Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Ticket

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★ 4.6 (295) • 9K+ booked
From NZ$ 115.99
NZ$ 133.85
Istanbul Bosphorus 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
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Tours • Istanbul

Istanbul Bosphorus 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

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English guided
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★ 4.7 (465) • 7K+ booked
NZ$ 13.79
50 off
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Dolmabahce Palace Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

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★ 4.7 (287) • 10K+ booked
From NZ$ 81.75
NZ$ 90.55
Klook Pass Turkey
Attraction passes • Central Anatolia Region

Klook Pass Turkey

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★ 4.6 (266) • 5K+ booked
From NZ$ 155.50
NZ$ 289.39
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Topkapi Palace Museum Skip the Line Ticket with Guided Tour
Museums • Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Museum Skip the Line Ticket with Guided Tour

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★ 4.0 (201) • 6K+ booked
From NZ$ 102.80
NZ$ 137.79
Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio App
Historical sites • Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio App

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★ 4.2 (189) • 10K+ booked
From NZ$ 123.85
8 off
Combo
Bursa and Uludag Day Tour with Cable Car From Istanbul
Tours • From Istanbul

Bursa and Uludag Day Tour with Cable Car From Istanbul

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Hotel pick-up
Small group
Free cancellation
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★ 3.7 (65) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 93.50
Mega Lufer Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table
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Cruises • Istanbul

Mega Lufer Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table

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Evening departure
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★ 4.6 (219) • 4K+ booked
From NZ$ 51.69
25 off
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Mega Lufer Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide in Istanbul
Cruises • Istanbul

Mega Lufer Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide in Istanbul

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Afternoon departure
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★ 4.4 (245) • 7K+ booked
From NZ$ 14.09
35 off
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Full day Istanbul highlights tour with lunch in English
Tours • Istanbul

Full day Istanbul highlights tour with lunch in English

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English guided
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★ 4.6 (43) • 600+ booked
NZ$ 89.69
Istanbul|Istanbul Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Istanbul

Istanbul|Istanbul Airport Private Airport Transfer

Bestseller
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★ 4.2 (4,507) • 10K+ booked
NZ$ 63.55
Istanbul Unlimited Public Transport Card 1-7 Day
Rail passes • Istanbul

Istanbul Unlimited Public Transport Card 1-7 Day

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★ 3.3 (18) • 500+ booked
From NZ$ 47.99
NZ$ 64.95
Istanbul|Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Istanbul

Istanbul|Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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★ 3.9 (446)
NZ$ 99.49
Istanbul car rentals | Rent a car for Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, Basilica, Golden Horn, Dolmabahce Palace
From NZ$ 41
Istanbul Airport - city centre by Terravision
Airport trains & buses • Istanbul

Istanbul Airport - city centre by Terravision

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NZ$ 57.09

Hotels in Istanbul

Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel

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★ 4.4 (359)
From NZ$ 137.11
YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance
Hotels • Istanbul

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance

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★ 4.0 (1,001)
From NZ$ 419.77
Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Hotels • Istanbul

Rixos Tersane Istanbul

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★ 4.8 (72)
From NZ$ 518.97
Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Old City
Hotels • Istanbul

Hampton By Hilton Istanbul Old City

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★ 4.4 (259)
From NZ$ 134.90
Anadolu Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Anadolu Hotel

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★ 4.1 (103)
From NZ$ 127.18
Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci
Hotels • Istanbul

Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci

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★ 4.7 (190)
From NZ$ 230.91
Aston Hotel Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

Aston Hotel Taksim

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★ 4.1 (701)
From NZ$ 101.79
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Hotels • Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

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★ 4.5 (1,003)
From NZ$ 156.51
No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet
Hotels • Istanbul

No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet

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★ 4.2 (55)
From NZ$ 101.77
Titanic City Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

Titanic City Taksim

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★ 4.2 (969)
From NZ$ 156.51
Long Stay Istanbul
Hotels • Istanbul

Long Stay Istanbul

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★ 4.5 (56)
From NZ$ 77.51
Yamalya Suites Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Yamalya Suites Hotel

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★ 3.8 (7)
From NZ$ 80.99

Reviews of Istanbul activities

Aline *
2025-12-23 06:05:44
Fantastic 5.0
I booked 3 workshops for the same day and all were amazing! This was my favorite part because I could create my own Turkish lamp!
Klook User
2026-01-08 10:05:21
Fantastic 5.0
worth the money, affordable price, full guidance. so relaxing and free flow coffee, tea and cookies. place is at uskudar, so need to take ferry from europe side, but still worth. place also so warm and comfy. there is a small cafe behind it.
Aline *
2025-12-23 06:08:03
Fantastic 5.0
Learning how to make Turkish coffee was so interesting! The part of boiling the coffee in the hot sand was very satisfying.
Klook User
2026-01-21 03:34:21
Fantastic 5.0
A huge thank you to Esin for an unforgettable experience. She was so comfortable to talk with, patient, and kind. Clearly, she is an expert in her craft. She guided us through every step with so much care, and we walked away having learned so much. It was a lovely session!
Klook User
2025-11-03 06:11:54
Fantastic 5.0
We were lucky to have a private session just for us, held on a beautiful inner terrace filled with calm and peaceful vibes. The host was incredibly kind and shared the story and secrets of Turkish coffee making. After tasting the rich, aromatic coffee with sweet Turkish delight, we even had our coffee grounds read — a fun and magical touch that made the experience unforgettable.
Klook User
2025-12-26 09:29:02
Fantastic 5.0
Overall a very pleasant experience. HOWEVER - do take note of the location. The instructor was experienced and friendly, and we had a good time trying different scents and blending them into a unique perfume. However - for the organisers, please update the klook listing to reflect the actual workshop location and timing (i.e. the cafe in Uskudar rather than the meetup place in Sirkeci). Note that you'll either have to meet at Sirkeci 30 mins earlier, or go to the workshop yourself.
jouri *****
2026-01-24 08:11:17
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing stay at Rixos Hotel. Excellent service, great view, friendly staff, and clean, spacious rooms. Use discount code jouri20 and don’t forget Klook cashback when reviewing. A USD 200 deposit was taken for a 2-night stay.
Klook会員
2025-09-09 15:44:21
Fantastic 5.0
This place is absolutely amazing! Highly recommended for those with some stamina! The location is on top of a hill, so getting anywhere involves a pretty steep climb. I think I even lost weight (lol). But the access is unbeatable. The surrounding atmosphere is truly the essence of Istanbul. Buses and trams are about a 10-minute walk, the subway requires a tram transfer, and I even walked to the ferry terminal. There are restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, everything you could need. The breakfast is delicious, and the rooms, while old, are clean and well-maintained. The fact that there's an elevator, despite the building being old, is a big plus.
Sophia ******
2025-11-14 04:50:09
Great 4.0
the location is pretty close to Taksim Metro. you can find a lot of Turkish foods around, from doner, baklava, simit, balik emer etc, but the price is a bit higher around the Taksim Square. the staff is friendly. the room is clean, but if you manage to laundry, the hotel does not have washing machine. they only provide wash and dey service: 150 lira per piece.

Quick facts about Istanbul

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    10°

  • MAR - MAY
    20°

  • JUN - AUG
    28°17°

  • SEP - NOV
    25°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1NZD = 26.18TRY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    International Istanbul Tulip Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Toronto

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