Turkiye · HALF-DAY
No trip has a spare day going free. These 15 half-day tours are priced and timed so the choice takes minutes and the day takes care of itself.
Explore Fener and Balat on a three-hour Istanbul walk through Greek, Armenian, Jewish, and Bulgarian history for $20.
“Yunus was amazing! So personable, knowlegeable, funny, and not shy about talking about topics outside of the tour. He gave us great historical perspectives and stories that otherwise you won't read in tour books. Thank you Yunus! Best wishes to you always! 🙏🏽 - Jayant and Kate”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Black Sea cruise with Turkish lunch, fortress views, swimming stop, guide, transport, and practical booking advice.
“The voyage was seamless. Bus was in time, boat left on time. Lunch was good. The view was spectacular. Warm and beautiful day, Duha coordinated everything perfectly, what more could we ask for..!!”
Review of Antalya’s 4-hour Düden Waterfalls boat tour, with hotel pickup, unlimited soft drinks, swimming stops, and practical booking advice.
“Really enjoyed this activity, very relaxing boat trip with opportunities to swim. Beautiful views and friendly staff. There was an opportunity to ride a speed boat for an extra charge (wasn’t for long but was fun!) definitely worth it. Waited about 30mins for transport to arrive in the morning but that was due to traffic, overall great day.”
Explore Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar on a small-group morning tour with hotel pickup.
“Fantastic short and specific tour. Our guide Sema from Karavan is very qualified. Speaks a very cear english also very professional, no rush, vxery nice experience. Mario and Claudia from Brazil”
Sail from Belek to Antalya’s Lower Duden Waterfalls, swim in the Mediterranean, enjoy lunch, and return by hotel transfer in about five hours.
“It was great experience staff was lovely and helpful must recommend must do thing in turky boat tour”
Cycle Istanbul across Europe and Asia, ride public ferries, follow the Marmara coast, and enjoy tea, views, and local streets in five hours.
“What a fun and exciting way to get out, get local, and see a whole lot of Istanbul in a half day. Ikbal was both funny and informative while keeping us safe navigating the fun Turkish traffic. Such a great part of our trip. From hole in the wall food stops to hidden side streets, we had a great time seeing so many areas within Istanbul. Highly recommend.”
Cruise between Europe and Asia, tour Istanbul's Golden Horn, then ride the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill for sweeping city views.
“It was a great day, thanks for the best service. Kind regards Kayoum”
Review of Istanbul’s half-day tour to Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with skip-the-line access and a major carpet-shop caveat.
“Very good tour and knowledgeable guide. Well worth the money spent.”
Cross Istanbul’s Bosphorus, tour Beylerbeyi Palace, and see both continents from Camlica Hill on this compact afternoon outing.
“worth doing if have a spare afternoon would have liked a little more info on Istanbul's history as we travelled. Guides English could have been better”
Review of the Belek to Antalya waterfalls boat tour, with swimming stops, hotel pickup, drinks, pricing, boat atmosphere, and practical tips.
“Fun trip, on schedule and safe. Perfect amount of time to cruise, swim, eat and still have half a day for other activities. The crew was professional and friendly. This is an excursion definitely worth your time.”
Explore Ephesus from Kusadasi or Izmir on a guided half-day tour with ancient streets, the Library of Celsus, and port return timing.
“Onze gids, Mevrouw Serpil (hopelijk correct geschreven) was zeer duidelijk, vriendelijk, geduldig en met zeer veel kennis. Alles is correct verlopen, vriendelijke taxi. Zeker aan iedereen aan te bevelen.”
See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar on a practical three-hour Istanbul tour with an English-speaking guide.
“Mr Baki was very knowledgeable and funny. We skipped the line for the Roman cistern, we would have waited for at least two hours for, otherwise. Recommended !”
Walk Troy’s 3,700-year-old walls, explore nine buried cities, and hear the myths of Achilles and Hector on a practical half-day tour from Canakkale.
“Great guide, lots of good info. Pickup and drop off as expected”
Taste Istanbul across Europe and Asia on a four-hour private food tour with markets, ferry views, pastry shops, coffee, and local guides.
“I am not normally an adventurous eater, but decided to go out of my comfort zone and try this culinary tour. Very happy I did. Ugur Kilerci was knowledgeable, personable, and fun. He explained the history and preparation of the food. I sampled a wide variety of items from main courses, snacks, sides dishes, pickled vegetables, honey, desserts, and tea & coffee. Delicious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tour.”
Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar on a four-hour English tour with hotel pickup in Istanbul.
“Notre guide pensais à faire que du buisness et faisait juste son travail son trop prêter attention à son groupe. C’est dommage car l’attraction est bien mais notre guide n’était pas à la hauteur.”
Pick a coast, a ruin, or a room full of steam.
