Top Things to Do in Turkey
12 must-see attractions and experiences
Turkey sits at the continent's hinge. Byzantine mosaics glitter beneath Ottoman domes. The call to prayer slides across minaret-pierced skylines. Roasted chestnuts and sea salt ride the air. Beneath your shoes lie Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman layers. First-timers learn fast: Turkey is not one place. It is a constellation. Spice-scented alleys of Istanbul. Marble colonnades of Ephesus. Solemn battlefields of Gallipoli. Silk workshops where patterns still whisper. Turkish life ticks between clinking tea glasses in shaded courtyards and the hypnotic whir of carpet looms. In Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, merchants weigh saffron and sumac on brass scales. Copper tang meets sweet apple tea. Along the Aegean, waves smack the same stones Roman merchants once used for olive-oil amphorae. Breakfast lasts hours. Conversations stretch over thick coffee grounds. Hospitality means insisting a stranger share your meal.
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Day Trips Further Afield
Gallipoli Full-Day Tour from Istanbul
a Gallipoli full-day tour from Istanbul
Insider tip Visit the site of the ANZAC landings of World war i
Daily Ertugrul Tour from Istanbul
a daily Ertugrul tour from Istanbul
Insider tip Ertugrul tour with us gives you top satisfaction InshaAllah
Private 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale
a private 4 days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia Ephesus Pamukkale
Insider tip this curated itinerary combines UNESCO sites and impressive landscapes
On the Water
Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers
a small group tour for cruise passengers
Insider tip Visit the ruins of Ephesus and Virgin Mary House
Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers
a private Ephesus tour for cruise passengers
Insider tip Make the most of your cruise stop with a guided tour
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Live Guide on Luxury Yacht
a Bosphorus sunset cruise with live guide on luxury yacht
Insider tip set sail for a 2.5-hour cruise where the skyline transforms
Food & Drink
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
a private and guided Istanbul food tour
Insider tip bring an appetite for all-inclusive generous food tastings
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center
traditional home cooking with a local in Istanbul city center
Insider tip visit colorful markets tasting and learning about ingredients
Taste Of İstanbul walking Food Tour with Local Guide
a taste of old city street food tour with local guide
Insider tip taste local street delicacies and different delicious dishes
Culture & History
Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top Sightseeings
an Istanbul photoshoot at all top sightseeings
Insider tip Receive all photos at same day and choose 40 photos
Istanbul Guided Dolmabahçe Palace and Sunset Bosphorus Tour
an Istanbul guided Dolmabahçe palace and sunset Bosphorus tour
Insider tip enjoy the Ottoman architecture by visiting the Dolmabahçe palace
Ankara: Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour )
an Ankara private walking tour with a guide
Insider tip exploring with a local reveals its rich layers of history
More to Explore
Even more of the best of Turkey
Private Ephesus, Virgin Mary Tour No Hidden Fees
Guided ExperienceSmooth journey. Ancient Ephesus plus the House of Virgin Mary's quiet chapel. Walk marble streets where Cleopatra once rode. Ascend to the stone cottage where Mary is believed to have spent her final years. Busy ruins versus mountain serenity. Emotional arc locked in.
Turkish Carpet Rug Weaving Workshop (Halı Kilim Dokuma Atölyesi)
OtherDescend 52 stone steps. Constantinople's watery underworld. Guide points out the upside-down Medusa head supporting a column. Snake hair frozen in green-lit water. Carp flicker between columns. Droplets echo. Otherworldly soundscape.
Private Old City Guided Tour
Guided ExperienceWalking tour stitches Byzantine and Ottoman hearts together. Watch morning light transform Hagia Sophia's exterior from pink to gold. Trace the Hippodrome's obelisks where chariots once thundered. End at the Grand Bazaar. Silver tea sets catch light like mirrors. Leather and saffron scent create a sensory maze.
Planning Your Visit
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