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Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket

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Free cancellation
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4.5 / 5
(779) • 60K+ booked
US$ 63.99
Retail: US$ 65.29
Hagia Sophia Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Ticket

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Skip the line
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4.2 / 5
(642) • 60K+ booked
US$ 34.25
Retail: US$ 39.39
Dolmabahce Palace Ticket
Museums • Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

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4.7 / 5
(400) • 30K+ booked
US$ 49.95
Retail: US$ 51.79
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
US$ 9.49
Sale 30% off
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
(887) • 10K+ booked
US$ 9.09
Sale 50% off
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
US$ 94.05
Combo 5% off
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
US$ 73.29
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
(253) • 3K+ booked
US$ 24.79
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
US$ 60.05
Retail: US$ 78.79
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
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(289) • 6K+ booked
US$ 33.99
Sale 25% off
Klook Pass Turkey
Attraction passes • Central Anatolia Region

Klook Pass Turkey

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4.6 / 5
(373) • 8K+ booked
US$ 88.95
Retail: US$ 165.49
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
US$ 62.30
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
From
US$ 30.79
Istanbul Digital Public Transport QR Pass
Rail passes • From Istanbul

Istanbul Digital Public Transport QR Pass

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New Activity
US$ 11.19
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
From
US$ 35.49
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
US$ 27.45
Retail: US$ 37.15
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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OK MOBILITY
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From
US$ 22
/day
Istanbul Airport - city centre by Terravision
Airport trains & buses • Istanbul

Istanbul Airport - city centre by Terravision

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US$ 32.65
Istanbul Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet
Private airport transfers • Istanbul

Istanbul Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet

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US$ 100.19
Interrail Türkiye Pass
Rail passes • Istanbul

Interrail Türkiye Pass

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New Activity
US$ 75.45

Hotels in Istanbul

Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci
Hotels • Istanbul

Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci

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4.8 / 5
(348)
From
US$ 117.64
No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet
Hotels • Istanbul

No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet

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4.2 / 5
(140)
From
US$ 52.3
Garden Mode Airport Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Garden Mode Airport Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(260)
From
US$ 33.07
Nippon Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Nippon Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 69.94
Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City by IHG
Hotels • Istanbul

Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City by IHG

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4.0 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 77.06
Titanic City Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

Titanic City Taksim

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 82.75
Midtown Hotel Istanbul
Hotels • Istanbul

Midtown Hotel Istanbul

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4.4 / 5
(672)
From
US$ 92.36
The Central House Istanbul Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

The Central House Istanbul Taksim

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4.2 / 5
(327)
From
US$ 37.36
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Hotels • Istanbul

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
From
US$ 74.75
Garlon Residence
Hotels • Istanbul

Garlon Residence

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4.5 / 5
(55)
From
US$ 82.36
Mint Residence Taksim
Hotels • Istanbul

Mint Residence Taksim

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4.0 / 5
(21)
From
US$ 56.97
The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi
Hotels • Istanbul

The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi

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4.7 / 5
(181)
From
US$ 187.93

Reviews of Istanbul activities

Klook User
2026-06-06 16:14:45
Fantastic 5.0
wonderful experience! we really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Klook 用戶
2026-06-27 15:46:42
Fantastic 5.0
What an amazing experience! You absolutely must try a traditional Turkish bath in this historic building if you visit Turkey! Ladies, please note that even if you ask them not to scrub your face, they will wash your hair, and when rinsing, they'll pour water over your head quite generously. If this concerns you, it's best to schedule it as the last activity of the day, so you can go straight back to your hotel and sleep after getting clean. We purchased the 60-minute experience, and after a full day of walking up and down hills in Istanbul, the Turkish bath combined with a massage felt incredibly therapeutic. It's definitely worth trying!
Klook User
2026-09-11 08:26:33
Fantastic 5.0
Absolutely blown away. This was not my first hamam, but it was my first in Turkey, and the difference is real. Gedikpaşa Hamamı is centuries old and you can feel the history in the stone the moment you walk in. I arrived early and the receptionists welcomed me warmly and accommodated me without hesitation. They served me Turkish tea while I waited, which set the tone for the whole visit. Friendly from start to finish. Khalsa took care of me and did a wonderful job. She was thorough, attentive, and genuinely skilled. I walked out glowing, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Afterward they brought me lemonade and Turkish delight, and both were delicious. A perfect finish. I did this on a layover from the airport and it was the best possible use of those hours. If you have time in Istanbul, even a little, go. Authentic, historic, and worth every minute.
Marcus ****
2026-05-07 04:51:53
Fantastic 5.0
Visited on a weekday morning and it was not crowded. It’s a place with a long history (you can’t really tell and also honestly, it isn’t all that important) and the elderly couple managing the place was very welcoming to foreign tourists. The bathing was performed by a lovely lady from Indonesia and it was relaxing to say the least. Lastly, this activity would be “cheaper” if purchased via the Klook Pass
Klook User
2026-04-25 08:47:42
Fantastic 5.0
The staff there were very nice and friendly. They even picked us up from the metro station if you’re coming from the european side, and the transport fee was on them. Our instructor Mehmet, explained everything very clearly. During the workshop, we had unlimited water, turkish tea and cookies. Even after I got back to my country, i had an issue with my lamp and i reached out to them for some advice. The staff were super helpful in getting it fixed. They even provided a video to make sure i fixed it properly. You can really see the effort they put in. Overall, i had such a nice experience there. Highly recommended!
Marha *******
2026-09-10 19:55:17
Fantastic 5.0
Very friendly staff. They work quick so the experience itself is actually rather short, can finish within 10-20mins, or even shorter than that... They were kind enough to give us the digital copy, if we give them 5 stars on Klook though. But rest assured I think they deserve the 5 stars. I think this is the only place for you to get this kind of souvenir - a quality printed photo of yourself in traditional costumes. Do take note it doesn't come with a frame, frame requires add-on.
BAE *****
2026-05-20 09:43:24
Fantastic 5.0
If you're Korean and feel like you've seen all the tourist spots in Turkey, you absolutely must try this. Honestly, I was hesitant at first because it was less than 30,000 won after a discount, and there weren't many reviews. But it turned out to be incredibly good value for money and very satisfying. When I went, one instructor taught a class of about 15 people in both English and Turkish. They gave detailed advice, like which scents wouldn't go well together, if a scent was too strong, or the best mixing ratios, which helped me create my own satisfying perfume. There was a good variety of perfume essences available, like saffron and milk, and the price also included refreshments such as coffee, tea, and snacks. Even during the class, if you just tell the staff what you'd like to drink, they'll prepare it right away. At the end, they even carefully packaged it with bubble wrap, so I didn't have to worry about putting it in my luggage. It's so affordable that you might wonder if there are any hidden extra charges, but there aren't; they even cover the subway fare from the pickup location to the workshop. Thanks to this, I'm taking home a very special memory :)
Michelle ********
2026-05-28 08:48:31
Fantastic 5.0
it was soooo much fun! Ilham was such a fun and informative instructor. He was very interactive with us and engaged with us. i would recommend taking this class when you’re in istanbul. its in a very artsy and colorful area, so much inspiration around. and you get to take home something turkish that you made by hand 🫶🏻
Rocio *******
2026-09-03 11:52:39
Fantastic 5.0
Iilham was a great guide. I booked a late coffee workshop so it was just me for that time. He was very friendly and informative. It was a fun experience. Would recommend for anyone's first time in Istanbul. Thanks Iilham for such a warm welcome. 🙏🏽

Istanbul at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Istanbul?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+50%
Typical
-50%
-100%
Busiest +49%
Jan
-3%
Feb
-26%
Mar
-37%
Apr
+7%
May
+41%
Jun
+22%
Jul
-56% Quietest
Aug
-38%
Sep
+3%
Oct
+9%
Nov
+29%
Dec

Demand peaks in January (about 49% above a typical month) while August is the quietest (roughly 56% below a typical month), so travellers from Singapore should book early for January and expect easier availability in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Istanbul cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$45
$40
$35
$30
Avg $39 Priciest $42 Cheapest $34
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in June at around USD 34, roughly 19% below July’s peak prices, so you may find lower prices when demand is quiet. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

0 daysLast-minute
3 daysTypical
20 daysEarly

Most travellers from Singapore book about 3 days ahead; during the January peak consider booking earlier toward the 20‑day mark to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

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

    1USD = 49.51TRY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    International Istanbul Tulip Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Singapore

What to know before visiting Istanbul

Istanbul at a glance

Istanbul is a city of history, culture and waterways, with museums, cruises and tours dominating Klook bookings through the year. Demand peaks in January and dips in August, giving the city a rhythm of quieter late-summer months and busier winter and early-year visits.

When to visit and what to expect

Klook booking data shows the busiest month is January, while demand is lowest in August. Prices drift modestly across the year: on Klook they are typically highest in July and reach their lowest point in June, a pattern that means crowd levels and prices do not always move perfectly together. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider travelling in June or August; for peak-season atmosphere and the liveliest visitor scene, aim for January or the July high season.

Tips for travellers from Singapore

Most travellers from Singapore tend to book about three days ahead, with some bookings made much earlier if planning ahead. If you have limited time, Istanbul offers many museums, cruises and short tours that can be arranged at short notice; if you travel in the peak months named above, try to book key activities earlier to secure spots. Use Klook to compare available museums, cruises and tours and lock in popular options before you go.

FAQs about Istanbul

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