Outdoors things to do in Istanbul

We rank 993 outdoor things to do in Istanbul, Turkey. The highest scoring is Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $7 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
993
In the 90+ Club
29
Available today
60
From
$7

Outdoors in Istanbul compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Istanbul by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul97$237h5/5 (716)
Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour96$907h5/5 (10,478)
Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop96$322.5h5/5 (1,062)
Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus Small-Group Tour95$948h5/5 (573)
Istanbul Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise with Transfer Option95$292h5/5 (892)
ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour95$856h5/5 (1,628)
Enjoy Istanbul’s Bosphorus:2-Hour Daytime, Sunset & Night Cruises94$112h4.9/5 (2,011)
Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide94$402.5h5/5 (705)
Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table94$313h4.9/5 (1,184)
Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus93$372.5h5/5 (515)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Istanbul

Outdoors in Istanbul: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Istanbul?
Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100 from 716 traveler reviews. Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus Small-Group Tour follow close behind. We rank 993 outdoors experiences in Istanbul in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Istanbul cost?
Expect around $65 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul from $7, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Istanbul for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Istanbul currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Istanbul?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Istanbul, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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