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Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

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4.5 / 5
(779) • 60K+ booked
£ 47.95
Retail: £ 48.95
Hagia Sophia Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Ticket

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4.2 / 5
(642) • 60K+ booked
£ 25.70
Retail: £ 29.55
Dolmabahce Palace Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

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4.7 / 5
(401) • 30K+ booked
£ 37.65
Retail: £ 38.79
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour
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Cruises • Istanbul

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour

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English guided
Evening departure
4.5 / 5
(170) • 5K+ booked
£ 6.79
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide
Tours • Istanbul

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(888) • 10K+ booked
£ 6.79
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Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Ticket

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4.5 / 5
(364) • 10K+ booked
£ 70.45
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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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4.1 / 5
(237) • 10K+ booked
£ 54.95
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide
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Cruises • Istanbul

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

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English guided
Evening departure
4.9 / 5
(254) • 3K+ booked
£ 17.70
Klook Pass Turkey
Attraction passes • Central Anatolia Region

Klook Pass Turkey

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4.6 / 5
(373) • 8K+ booked
£ 66.65
Retail: £ 123.99
Mega Lufer Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table
Cruises • Istanbul

Mega Lufer Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table

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Evening departure
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4.6 / 5
(290) • 6K+ booked
£ 25.49
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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 / 5
(270) • 9K+ booked
£ 44.99
Retail: £ 59.05
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
3.7 / 5
(69) • 1K+ booked
£ 46.69
Istanbul|Istanbul Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Istanbul

Istanbul|Istanbul Airport Private Airport Transfer

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4.2 / 5
(5.5K) • 30K+ booked
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£ 27.19
Istanbul Digital Public Transport QR Pass
Rail passes • From Istanbul

Istanbul Digital Public Transport QR Pass

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£ 8.39
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 / 5
(539) • 3K+ booked
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£ 26.79
Istanbul Unlimited Public Transport Card 1-7 Day
Rail passes • Istanbul

Istanbul Unlimited Public Transport Card 1-7 Day

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3.6 / 5
(25) • 800+ booked
£ 20.59
Retail: £ 27.85
Istanbul car rentals | Rent a car for Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, Basilica, Golden Horn, Dolmabahce Palace
Car rentals • Istanbul

Istanbul car rentals | Rent a car for Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, Basilica, Golden Horn, Dolmabahce Palace

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£ 16
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Istanbul Airport - city centre by Terravision
Airport trains & buses • Istanbul

Istanbul Airport - city centre by Terravision

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£ 24.45
Istanbul Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet
Private airport transfers • Istanbul

Istanbul Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet

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£ 75.05
Interrail Türkiye Pass
Rail passes • Istanbul

Interrail Türkiye Pass

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£ 56.50

Hotels in Istanbul

Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci
Hotels • Istanbul

Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci

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4.8 / 5
(348)
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£ 88.74
No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet
Hotels • Istanbul

No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet

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4.2 / 5
(140)
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£ 39.5
Garden Mode Airport Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Garden Mode Airport Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(260)
From
£ 25
Nippon Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Nippon Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
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£ 52.76
Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City by IHG
Hotels • Istanbul

Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City by IHG

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4.0 / 5
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£ 58.06
Midtown Hotel Istanbul
Hotels • Istanbul

Midtown Hotel Istanbul

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4.4 / 5
(672)
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£ 69.34
Mukarnas Taksim Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Mukarnas Taksim Hotel

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4.6 / 5
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£ 59.1
YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance
Hotels • Istanbul

YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE, City Entrance

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
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£ 204.04
Titanic City Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

Titanic City Taksim

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
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£ 62.43
Romance Istanbul Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Romance Istanbul Hotel

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4.9 / 5
(587)
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£ 118.11
The Central House Istanbul Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

The Central House Istanbul Taksim

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4.2 / 5
(327)
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£ 28.24
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
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£ 56.35

Reviews of Istanbul activities

Klook会員
2026-04-29 18:57:29
Fantastic 5.0
We enjoyed beautiful views of the Bosphorus Strait from a wonderful location until sunset. You can get a great view of Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Hisarı, and the Maiden's Tower from the sea as you pass under the bridges. Chef Ahmet served warm tea and distributed blankets. The fruit and cookie platter, along with the additional french fries and toast, were also delicious. With drink service included, this tour offers great value and is highly recommended. Please do order drinks and additional food! Thank you for the lovely magnet gift! This is my third time in Turkey, and this cruise is the best for relaxing and enjoying the music. Thank you for the excellent service, Chef Ahmet!
Mohammad **********
2026-09-22 15:46:09
Fantastic 5.0
Balena and the entire crew of golden city tour did a fantastic job off arranging and guiding the tour. They served us well, taken good care of us. Multiple spot coverage with little bit of history and facts put across really well. Great recommendations and hospitality!
Akil ****************
2026-09-11 20:01:55
Fantastic 5.0
The food is very good and the experience of the cruise is very nice. Everything was nice. The server hasan was excellent, and every show on this cruise was fantastic. When the belly dancer performed, she was a showstopper; she stole the show. The entire cruise was incredibly amazing. The cruise journey started with a welcome drink and food. Once the ship left the dockyard, dinner was served, which was amazing. The service from the guy named Hassan was excellent. Then the show started. Oh my God, the cruise shows were all very, very good. Everything was good. The belly dancer, when she entered, was a showstopper. She will steal your heart, 110%. Her moves and dance were incredible. Everything was so good, and the service was top-notch. You will spend your three hours beautifully.
Law *****
2026-09-06 06:34:56
Fantastic 5.0
A Bosphorus cruise is a must-do activity when visiting Istanbul, Turkey, as the scenery along the Istanbul coastline is incredibly beautiful. Due to time constraints, I only opted for the short tour, but if I ever have the chance, I definitely want to experience a dinner cruise.
Klook会員
2026-08-17 10:41:42
Fantastic 5.0
I'm so glad I took the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise. All I had to do was select the date and time, purchase the ticket, and then head to the meeting point. There wasn't any staff or reception on land; I went straight to the boat. After checking in on board, I was shown to a seat on the second deck, and a large quantity of soft drinks was provided. After water and chai, lemonade, and then more chai or coffee, an endless supply of soft drinks kept coming. There's also a restroom on the boat, so you can drink as much as you like without worry. However, since I was on the same boat as the dinner cruise guests, I found myself wishing I could try the delicious-looking food my neighbors were eating. You can, however, purchase alcoholic beverages like beer for an additional charge, though they are quite expensive. After circling the Golden Horn and going as far as the Maiden's Tower in the Bosphorus Strait, we watched the sunset and returned to port, admiring the illuminated Istanbul. Taking this tour on my first day of the trip was great because it helped me get a feel for the city and its layout. I highly recommend this tour.
A****
2026-07-23 21:18:02
Fantastic 5.0
What an excellent cruise tour by viatime, we all have a memorable time and experience, food was nice and host was very courteous. thankyou Viatime
ผู้ใช้ Klook
2026-06-01 14:15:55
Fantastic 5.0
great experiance , very good guide with best picture , must include this program in tour plan and you will never be dissappoined
CHANG ******
2026-06-04 16:13:44
Fantastic 5.0
This ferry ticket is very affordable, but please note! The round trip to Prince Island takes 4 hours (departing from Eminönü Port). The sea views along the way are beautiful and perfect for relaxing. Once there, I chose to rent a bicycle to explore, but if you prefer to just eat, drink, and shop, that's also an option.

Quick facts about Istanbul

Local weather

℉℃
  • DEC - FEB
    10°3°

  • MAR - MAY
    20°5°

  • JUN - AUG
    28°17°

  • SEP - NOV
    25°9°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1GBP = 66.08TRY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    International Istanbul Tulip Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from London

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