Planning Istanbul tours can mean very different days: walking through the historic peninsula, seeing the city from the Bosphorus, or choosing an evening cultural experience. Osmanli Travel offers several Istanbul programmes, plus day trips beyond the city. Use this guide to compare the options and confirm the exact itinerary, price and inclusions for your date.

Istanbul Old City tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet

For a first introduction to the historic centre, see the Istanbul Old City tour. Its listed programme highlights Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome area and the Grand Bazaar. Ask whether interior visits, transport, guiding and any entry fees are included, and confirm the route and walking distance before booking.

Istanbul city tours and Bosphorus cruises

If you would like to see more of the city, compare the Istanbul inner trip with the morning Bosphorus cruise and evening Bosphorus cruise. These are separate programmes, so check each trip page for its current meeting point, duration and operating schedule. For a Bosphorus cruise, ask what the boat route includes and whether food or hotel transfers are part of the booking.

An Istanbul evening experience

The Turkish Night show is another option for visitors looking for an evening programme. Confirm the show date, transfer arrangements, meal or drink inclusions and seating details before you reserve.

Day trips from Istanbul: Sapanca, Izmit and the Princes’ Islands

For a longer outing outside central Istanbul, consider the Sapanca and Izmit VIP day trip. The current listing describes a small shared group of up to 14 guests and includes one meal; confirm the current price, route, pickup area and which optional activities or admission costs are extra. You can also explore the Princes’ Islands trip and compare destination choices in our Istanbul day-trip guide.

Airport transfers and booking tips

Arriving or departing? Osmanli Travel lists private car transfers between Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and hotels. Share your flight details and hotel address so the team can confirm the correct airport, pickup point, vehicle capacity and current fare.

• Choose your preferred style: historic sights, a Bosphorus cruise, an evening show or a day trip.
• Check the trip’s current date, duration, departure or pickup point and return arrangements.
• Ask which transport, guide service, meal, tickets and optional activities are included.
• Send your travel date, hotel name and group size when requesting availability.

Browse the full daily trips from Istanbul or contact Osmanli Travel to confirm current availability and booking details. Prices and programmes may differ between shared and private options.