Count the windows in the soaring Blue Mosque, navigate the twisting alleys of the Ottoman-era bazaars and bargain with the local personalities, and uncover the different characters of the city on each side of the mighty Bosphorus strait. These tours from Istanbul will introduce you to the capital of Turkey, a city sitting across continents and cultures. Beginning here is the perfect setup for a journey through a country of contrasts, from the underground cities of Cappadocia to the sunken cities off the southern coast.

Tours to Istanbul

Discover a continent-straddling metropolis packed with treasures and sights with these tours to Istanbul. The capital of Turkey is made for exploration, its streets packed with history, its bazaars full of flavours, each building like the Hagia Sophia holding a different story. From here you can make your way across the country, to the fairy-tale chimneys of Cappadocia, the ruins of Ephesus, the welcoming waters of Fethiye and the coast, or to the pilgrimage sites of Gallipoli.

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Taste of Istanbul

Marlene · Traveled March 2024

Our Taste of Istanbul Tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide Unsol was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and made our time in Istanbul very special. We had two days in Istanbul after finishing another Intrepid tour in Spain, Portugal and Morocco before joining this Istanbul toùr. We then stayed on for two days after the tour and Unsol made some excellent suggestions for additional activities, which we really enjoyed. This tour also gave us an opportunity to have a break before our long trip home to Australia. Highly recommended.

Review submitted 01 Apr 2024

Turkey Highlights

Ellena · Traveled March 2024

An incredible tour that has made me fall in love with Turkey. Every location was unique and interesting, with the trips between them equally as fun! Our tour leader was incredibly knowledgeable and really elevated our experience of the country. Amazing food, people, history and views!

Review submitted 01 Apr 2024

Turkey Highlights

Lucy · Traveled March 2024

This trip is a once in a lifetime experience. From the tour guide to the food everything was precisely coordinated. It was effortless . Thank you so much for making everyone of my whims come true.

Review submitted 01 Apr 2024

Turkey Encompassed

Christine · Traveled March 2024

If you are considering going on this tour, stop thinking about it and book it. Late March can be chilly, but it isn't crowded and it is a fascinating country. Our guide, Alp, was fantastic.

Review submitted 29 Mar 2024

Turkey Encompassed

Carolyn · Traveled March 2024

The Turkey Encompassed tour was outstanding. The knowledge of our tour guide Alp was amazing. The experiences we had were fantastic. We loved everything about this tour and would certainly highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit Turkey.

Review submitted 29 Mar 2024