5 3-Day Experiences in Turkey to Build a Day Around

1.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Explore Istanbul with a private guide across one to three days, from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the Bosphorus and Balat.

“We spent a fantastic day with our guide, Hilal Aslan. It was a perfect introduction to this beautiful, historical, sprawling city. Hilal took the time to get to know a little about us so she could tailor the tour specifically to us. She was knowledgeable, kind, and fun! I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $85Best value

See Istanbul’s major sights with a private guide across one, two, or three days, with flexible planning and attraction fees paid separately.

“One of the worst tours I have ever been on, complete waste of money, just catch a uber into town and book a walking tour.”

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3.Full Day Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · from $98

Build your own Istanbul tour with a private guide, from Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar to the Bosphorus and Dolmabahce Palace.

“This was our first time in Istanbul. We came in on a Princess Cruise. Our guide Mehmet was absolutely amazing. He contacted us the day before to arrange the meeting time and place. He was right there once we walked out of the cruise terminal holding a sign with our name. He greeted us warmly and asked us what we wanted our day to look like. We told him, this is where you were born & raised, please show us what you would like us to see. We saw all the main attractions but the highlight was when Mehmet took us to the Pudding Shop for lunch. We had authentic…”

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4.Best of the City 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 373 reviews · 7 hours - 3 days · from $102

Review of Istanbul’s private 1 to 3-day tour, with flexible sightseeing, expert guides, major sights, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Our guide, Ezgi, was amazing! She was knowledgeable, personable and adapted the tour to fit our needs and wants. We saw so much, yet were not overwhelmed. I would definitely do another tour with her!!”

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5.Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 6 to 18 hours (approx.)

Compare Istanbul’s key sights, local districts, and Bosphorus cruise on a private one to three day tour for up to eight people.

“Overall, a great experience! Communication with the agency was great. I asked for a female guide and they paired me with Rumeysa. She was knowledgeable, fun, and very attentive. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together!”

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