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The incredible city of Istanbul is full of fascinating wonders. You can best explore the city on guided Istanbul tours. Aside from the Big Four—the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar— Istanbul has many other amazing sights worth a visit in Turkey. Explore attractions in the farther reaches of the city, such as the Belgrad Forest, which has many scenic hiking trails. Other places worth a day trip from Istanbul are the Gallipoli War Cemeteries and the archaeological site of Troy.

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Guest reviews from travelers on tours in and around Istanbul

Michelle B. | Traveled in September

Fantastic trip. Be prepared to be busy moving from place to place and seeing lots but totally worth it. I have raved about this trip since returning home. Our Tour Guide was just amazing, he was so knowledgeable about everything Turkey (and more). He was very personable and by far the best guide I've ever had on a tour. Well done, Travalgar!

Candace W. | Traveled in August

Everything was amazing from start to finish! I especially liked learning more about the ancient ruins of Troy and Ephesus from our guide who not only shared his knowledge but also stories of the time period that really helped.

Anonymous | Traveled in August

An excellent insight into Turkey with an excellent guide Barcin with his knowledge and humour we throughly enjoyed it. This tour covered so many interesting places that I didn’t know existed. It’s an amazing country. With mainly one night stays and very long days it was tiring so 2 night stays would be much better and also having central hotels would be much better but then that makes it a longer tour.

Anonymous | Traveled in August

Just an unbelievably memorable tour. and are a star team who cannot do enough to ensure your comfort, safety and joy of sharing new experiences. If you've ever wondered about Turkey then this tour with Insight is an absolute must.

Anonymous | Traveled in August

It was fabulous! All the sites we visited were amazing. All the included meals and the hotels were top notch! Our tour director was a walking encyclopedia. So knowledgeable! I would recommend this trip to anyone inquiring about this trip!

Kaleo C. | Traveled in August

This itinerary was extremely convenient and care free for everyone on tour. On most vacations, the most stress inducing aspect is usually finding quality hotels to book and looking for places to eat. With Trafalgar, on most days, breakfast lunch and dinner was included, hotel rooms were already booked, travel between locations was already arranged, there was no hassle whatsoever on part of the people on vacation, apart from being on time to get on the bus in the morning. It was the definition of stress free.

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Istanbul — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Travel Highlights

  • The Hagia Sophia is the highlight of all Istanbul tours. Constructed in the sixth century, the Hagia Sophia is one of the world’s largest cathedrals that was converted into a mosque in the 15th century and a museum in 1935.
  • Your Istanbul visit will not be complete without stopping by Sultanahmet Mosque, also called the Blue Mosque. Built around the early 17th century, the Blue Mosque is one of the world's most impressive monuments.
  • Exploring the Topkapi Palace should be one of the top things to do in Turkey for all visitors. The vast Harem complex features a dazzling display of Islamic art, including intricate tile work.
  • The Basilica Cistern is a must-visit on your Istanbul tours. It is a massive subterranean cistern with hundreds of columns arranged in 12 rows.
  • Never leave Istanbul without visiting the Grand Bazaar, a vast covered market featuring thousands of shops scattered across dozens of streets. Exercise your bargaining skills when making a purchase.

Travel Tips

  • If you are looking for something authentic to try in Istanbul while touring Turkey, order a cup of Yayik ayran, a bubbly yogurt drink. Although it can serve as a standalone drink, it goes really well with any savory dish.
  • When visiting a mosque, schedule your visit outside of prayer time. No one is allowed to enter the mosques during prayer times, which also applies at the Sultanahmet Mosque, one of the city's top attractions.
  • Aside from spices, Grand Bazaar also sells herbal remedies that can cure different illnesses.
  • When shopping for Turkish delights, head to Altan Sekerleme, a classic candy shop that opened in 1865. It is a family-run shop that sells authentic Turkish delights. In fact, many Istanbul tours will take tourists to this famous shop.

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