{"id":31246,"date":"2022-05-11T08:35:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T08:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marcopologuidedtours.com\/?p=31246"},"modified":"2022-09-23T02:42:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T02:42:11","slug":"best-guided-tours-in-istanbul-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marcopologuidedtours.com\/europe\/turkey\/istanbul\/best-guided-tours-in-istanbul-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Guided Tours in Istanbul, Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Mevlevei Sema celebration in Istanbul is a sight to behold. With its whirling dervishes and elaborate ayin musical compositions, Turkey is famed for its spiritual journey through the mind and love to enlightenment.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t The Bosphorus Strait is a great place to take a cruise. Make your way to the Ottoman sultans' private homes at night for a breathtaking perspective of both Europe and Asia. Take a bite out of the best Turkish food.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t This guided bus trip is an excellent way to see Istanbul's Dolmabah\u00e7e Palace, the Sultan's Mosque, the Spice Bazaar, and Hagia Irene Church. Transfers between hotels and a great lunch are included.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t This guided bus trip to see Istanbul's Dolmabah\u00e7e Palace, the Sultan's Mosque, the Spice Bazaar, and Hagia Irene Church is a great way to see the city's best attractions. a delicious lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Spend two and a half hours cruising the Bosphorus at sunset and take in the magic of Istanbul. The Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress can all be seen at dusk from the luxury yacht's panoramic windows.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t There are several must-see attractions in Istanbul that you can see on this tour. The Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar are all included.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Enjoy a romantic evening on board a yacht in the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy a 3-course meal, complimentary local drinks, and a variety of traditional entertainment programs while taking in the nighttime vistas of Istanbul.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t View Ottoman waterside houses and Ottoman-era vacation palaces on the Bosphorus as you sail up the river between Europe and Asia. Enjoy your meal while taking in the nighttime illuminations of Istanbul.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t A professional tour guide will take you to the places in Istanbul that you want to see the most on a personalized, one-, two-, or three-day tour. Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia are just a few of Istanbul's historic landmarks.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t A day trip to the picturesque Princes' Islands is the perfect way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul for a bit.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Istanbul's Bosphorus cruise is a must-do, even if you just have a few hours to spare. At the Kabatas Pier, get your ticket and audio guide, and board one of the hourly boats.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t The Hagia Sophia, erected by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD, is the world's biggest place of worship and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Observe the world's largest Christian church's tallest dome from the comfort of a guided tour.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Tour the Topkapi Palace and its harem for three hours with a knowledgeable guide. You can wonder at the splendor and mystery of this period in Istanbul's history as you learn about it.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern without having to wait in long admission queues thanks to a local guide. Make the most of your smartphone's audio capabilities to explore these museums at your own pace and convenience.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Embark on a scenic voyage down the Bosphorus to see some of Istanbul's most iconic sights. To get a taste of Istanbul's history, you'll visit its palaces, fortifications, and shoreline districts.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Join a small group walking tour of Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, two of the city's most recognizable landmarks. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, take a stroll through Sultanahmet and the Hippodrome, taking in the sights and sounds of everyday life in Istanbul.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t On a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise from Istanbul, you may dine on Turkish meze while crossing countries. You can enjoy a full schedule of entertainment, such as folk dancing and belly dancing, and look at artifacts from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Watching traditional Turkish folk dances performed in Istanbul can transport you back in time to one of the city's 1,001 nights. Take in the colorful costumes and live music in the 550-year-old Hodjapasha Hamam, an antique Ottoman bathhouse.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t You can skip the ticket line and have a guide take you into the Dolmabah\u00e7e Palace. Get a better understanding of the palace's history and its differences from the Topkapi Palace. The Bosphorus Strait is a breathtaking sight to behold.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Explore Cappadocia by plane from Istanbul. Take advantage of an all-inclusive tour that includes a night in a cave hotel, transportation to and from the airport, skip-the-line admission, and lunch.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t An Istanbul cruise on the Bosphorus is a must-do if you're visiting the city, as it separates Europe from Asia. The Maiden's Tower, the Rumeli Fortress, and other iconic waterfront landmarks are all included in this round-trip yacht ride with live commentary and intriguing facts from an experienced guide. If that wasn't enough, there's also onboard Wi-Fi so you can keep in touch while you're on the road.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t