Things to Do in Istanbul: Tours & Activities

Istanbul's sights spread across two continents, and the best way to see them is to give each day to a different side of the city. In the historic peninsula you can stand beneath the vast dome of Hagia Sophia, admire the blue tiles of the Blue Mosque, see the Medusa heads in the Basilica Cistern and explore the Harem at Topkapı Palace. Guided Sultanahmet tours combine these stops in one programme, while skip-the-line tickets and audio guides suit travellers who prefer their own pace.

The city looks its best from the water: Bosphorus cruises with audio guides, sunset yacht trips and dinner cruises with a Turkish night show take you past the palaces, waterfront mansions and bridges on both the European and Asian shores. The colourful streets of Fener and Balat, a whirling dervish ceremony at Hodjapasha, an evening food tour and a day trip to Bursa and Uludağ add even more variety to your stay.

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