Explore Istanbul. On your terms.
One remarkable city. Three ways to make it yours.
Choose a pass, an experience or a private guide.
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Skip-the-line bundle · Flexible 3-day window · City guide app included
I want to explore Istanbul at my own pace.
The essentials. All in one pass.
Imperial palaces. Iconic mosques. A journey on the Bosphorus. Discover Istanbul’s classics with landmark tickets, selected experiences and a city guide app.
Choose your start date. Explore for three consecutive days.
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before your visit.
Your Istanbul collection
Included in your pass
Topkapı Palace & Harem
With a smart audio guide
Hagia Sophia
Admission included
Bosphorus cruise
With location tracking and an audio guide
Blue Mosque
Guided walking tour
Whirling Dervishes
In a historic mansion beside Hagia Sophia
City Guide App
Premium audio guide included, with local support available
I’m looking for original experiences.
Istanbul has a lot to offer, from lively markets and exciting nightlife to peaceful historic sites and tasty local food. But only a few experiences really show what the city is all about. Our expert team picks the best options for you, making sure each one is genuine and memorable. Whether you want to explore, relax, or learn about local traditions, we’ll help you find the real Istanbul.
01 / THE BOSPHORUS
Between continents.
Take in the Bosphorus views, from grand palaces and dazzling waterfront mansions to leafy neighbourhoods.
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Frequent departures
Choose the departure that suits your day and enjoy a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus.
Priority boarding
Save time with priority entrance, then choose a seat indoors or outside.
Stories along the way
Tune into the audio guide whenever you like for fascinating facts and stories about the sights along your route.
02 / THE TRADITION
Original Whirling Dervishes.
Experience an authentic Whirling Dervishes ceremony in a historic mansion in the heart of the city.
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A historic setting
Experience the ceremony in a historic mansion beside Hagia Sophia, in the heart of Istanbul’s old town.
A living Sufi tradition
Discover a spiritual side of Istanbul as you witness the ritual of the Whirling Dervishes.
Discover Rumi’s legacy
Learn about the Mevlevi Order, a centuries-old tradition inspired by Rumi, the poet who made Konya his home.
03 / THE FLAVOURS
A taste of Istanbul.
Discover the flavours, stories and everyday life around the Grand Bazaar.
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Seven Turkish specialties
Taste goat cheese börek, lahmacun, döner dürüm, stuffed black cabbage leaves, grilled köfte, Bafra pide and baklava.
Tea with a rooftop view
Enjoy Turkish tea and freshly baked börek on a hidden rooftop overlooking the Bosphorus and Istanbul’s historic mosques.
Above and below the bazaar
Explore underground spaces, hidden courtyards, historic trading inns and traditional workshops around the Grand Bazaar.
Eat where the locals eat
Discover the everyday dishes enjoyed by local merchants and craftsmen at small eateries around the bazaar.
Follow the flavours of trade
Learn how the Silk Road, historic ports and centuries of trade between Europe and Asia shaped Istanbul’s food culture.
I am looking for a guide to show me around.
Your day. Your Istanbul.
Take the route that interests you. Explore with a licensed local guide who connects the places you visit with the stories behind them.
Your interests lead the way.
History, architecture, food, photography or a mix of your own.
A local. On your wavelength.
Browse guide profiles to find the right fit for your language and interests.
Personal from the start.
Share your date, group size and preferred pace. Receive a free quote within 24 hours.