Things to do in Istanbul, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Istanbul, Turkey, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour at 95 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $1 per person, and 26 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 95 · from $25

Best value

Bosphorus Explorer: 2-Hour Cruise Throughout the Day

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 84 · from $1

Best with kids

Istanbul Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise with Transfer Option

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 91 · from $29

Best short trip

IST Airport Transportation @ Istanbul Hotels

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 79 · from $31

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Istanbul compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour	95	Peak Performance	$25	7h	5.0/5 (9,969)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop	95	90+ Club	$20	2.5h	5.0/5 (976)	Free to 24h before
ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour	95	90+ Club	$5	6h	5.0/5 (1,423)	Free to 24h before
Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul	94	90+ Club	$15	7h	5.0/5 (625)	Free to 24h before
Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets	94	90+ Club	$25	6.5h	5.0/5 (597)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide	93	90+ Club	$25	2.5h	5.0/5 (673)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus Small-Group Tour	93	90+ Club	$69	8h	5.0/5 (555)	Free to 24h before
Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience	93	90+ Club	$28	7h	5.0/5 (449)	Free to 24h before
Wonders of Istanbul Full Day Private Guided City Tour	92	90+ Club	$18	5h	5.0/5 (431)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim	92	90+ Club	$26	7h	4.9/5 (2,126)	Free to 24h before
Enjoy Istanbul’s Bosphorus:2-Hour Daytime, Sunset & Night Cruises	92	90+ Club	$7	2h	4.9/5 (2,021)	Free to 24h before
Pub Crawl Istanbul: Original Istanbul Pub Crawl with Party Bus	92	90+ Club	$26	6h	4.9/5 (889)	Free to 24h before
Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table	92	90+ Club	$24	3h	4.9/5 (1,076)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers	92	90+ Club	$110	17h	4.9/5 (641)	Free to 24h before
Princess Island (Büyükada)Tour with Lunch and Island Shuttle Car	92	90+ Club	$19	9h	4.9/5 (619)	Free to 24h before
Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul	91	90+ Club	$12	3h	5.0/5 (373)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus	91	90+ Club	$25	2.5h	5.0/5 (484)	Free to 24h before
Luxury Yacht Bosphorus Cruise with Live Guide & Asian Side Stop	91	90+ Club	$20	2.5h	4.9/5 (623)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Live Guide & Asian Side Stop	91	90+ Club	$35	2.5h	5.0/5 (2,375)	Free to 24h before
Istanbul Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise with Transfer Option	91	90+ Club	$29	2h	5.0/5 (848)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.