Tours & Excursions in Turkey 2026:
Istanbul, Bodrum, Marmaris and Antalya
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Historical Sites and Attractions Tours in Turkey with English Guides: Sea Trips, Walking Tours and Bus Excursions
Turkey offers some of the best tours and excursions in the Mediterranean — ancient cities, Bosphorus cruises, hot air balloons over Cappadocia and turquoise Aegean bays. Book online with instant confirmation. No prepayment required on most tours — pay on the day. BIOHACTOUR is a licensed Turkish travel agency (TÜRSAB A-14433) based in Istanbul, offering guided tours across all major resorts. Istanbul — Bosphorus cruise from €8, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace skip-the-line tickets, evening dinner cruise with Turkish show from €34, walking tours of the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Private Bosphorus yacht rental from €33/hour. Ephesus — one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Day trips available from Marmaris, Bodrum and Kusadasi from €38. Bodrum — St. Peter's Castle, Underwater Archaeology Museum, boat trips to Aegean bays, day trip to Kos Island by catamaran. Marmaris — Pamukkale hot springs and Cleopatra's Pool, jeep safari, scuba diving, boat trips along the Turkish Riviera. Antalya — Kaleiçi old town, Aspendos Roman theatre, rafting on Köprüçay River. Cappadocia — hot air balloon ride over fairy chimneys at sunrise, Red and Rose Valley hikes, Derinkuyu underground city. Prices shown per person.
Istanbul Tours 2026:
Skip-the-line tickets and tours with a English-speaking guide
Historical, cultural, and sea excursions in English — no prepayment required, payment on the day of the tour
In 2026, English-language tours are available in Istanbul starting from €8—including historical, cultural, natural, and marine excursions. All tours require no prepayment; payment is due on the day of the tour.
Historical tours in Istanbul include skip-the-line Hagia Sophia from €35, Topkapi Palace and Harem Museum from €60, Basilica Cistern from €40, and Dolmabahçe Palace from €43. "Classical Istanbul" sightseeing tour: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar — group, 4 hours, in English.
Cultural tours include a walk through the old city of Sultanahmet, the Balat quarter with its colorful houses, the Spice Bazaar, and the underground Basilica Cistern. Mini-group, 3 hours, in English.
Private tours – a personal guide, an itinerary tailored to your interests, and a convenient departure time. Süleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Asian side of Istanbul by ferry.
Airport excursions – meet and greet service and a tour of the historic center in one day. Available with a layover of 6 hours or more.
All excursions are in English, professional guide, no prepayment.
Bosphorus Cruises:
Sea Excursions and Panoramic Views of Istanbul
Istanbul looks different from the water: palaces, mosques, and two bridges connecting Europe and Asia. Bosphorus boat tours range from short daytime cruises starting.
Bosphorus cruises by boat, motorboat, and yacht will be available in Istanbul in 2026, ranging from short daytime trips to evening dinner cruises. All tours are in English, and no prepayment is required.
A 2-3-hour boat cruise along the Bosphorus starts at €8 per person. Departures from the Eminonu Pier. The route passes the Dolmabahçe and Çırağan Palaces, the Maiden's Tower, the Rumeli Hisar Fortress, and the Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe and Asia. An evening cruise with dinner and a Turkish show starts at €34.
A private yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, just your company. Routes range from 1 to 6 hours. Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi, and Küçüksu Palaces, Rumeli Hisar and Anadolu Hisar Fortresses, and the Ortaköy Mosque—views you can't see from the shore. Yacht charters start from ₺3,000/hour for up to 15 people.
Evening cruise "Turkish Night" – dinner on board, a folk show with whirling dervishes, live music, and a DJ. 3-4 hours, departing after 8:00 PM.
All tours are free of charge and payment is made on the day of the tour.
Tours & Excursions in Bodrum 2026:
Castle, Yacht Trips and Aegean Sea
Bodrum combines ancient history with stunning Aegean scenery. Visit St. Peter's Castle and the Underwater Archaeology Museum, take a boat trip to secluded bays, or join a day trip to Kos Island by catamaran. Group and private tours available. No prepayment required.
In 2026, English-language tours are available in Bodrum starting from €26—including walking, boat, historical, and day tours of Turkey. All tours require no prepayment; payment is due on the day of the tour.
Historical tours in Bodrum include St. Peter's Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology with its collection of ancient ships, the ruins of ancient Halicarnassus, and a walking tour of the old town with its white houses and blue shutters. 3-5 hours, in Russian.
Day trips from Bodrum include Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary (14 hours, from €38), Pamukkale with its thermal pools (14 hours), and Kos Island by catamaran in 20 minutes. These are the most popular destinations for tourists from Bodrum.
Yacht cruises – a boat trip through the bays of the Aegean Sea with swimming, a visit to Aquamarine Bay with its turquoise waters, and Kara Ada Island with its thermal springs. A 3-hour sunset cruise, just for you.
Private tours – a personal guide, an itinerary tailored to your interests, and a convenient departure time. "Bodrum – a city where white and blue merge" – a 3-hour tour of the historic center.
All excursions are in English, no prepayment required.
Tours & Excursions in Marmaris 2026:
Ephesus, Pamukkale and Boat Trips
Marmaris is the perfect base for day trips to Ephesus ancient city from €38, Pamukkale thermal pools and Cleopatra's Pool. Or stay closer — jeep safari, scuba diving and boat trips along the Turkish Riviera. No prepayment required.
Tours in Marmaris in 2026 are available starting from $16 per person—no prepayment required, payment on the day of the tour, Russian-speaking guide. Four categories of tours are offered in Marmaris and its surrounding areas: historical tours of Turkey, nature trails through the bays of the Aegean Sea, entertainment tours, and active recreation.
Historical excursions from Marmaris. Pamukkale and Hierapolis – snow-white calcium terraces, Cleopatra's Baths, and an ancient necropolis, 12–14 hours. Ephesus – the ruins of Asia Minor's largest ancient city with the Library of Celsus and the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 12–14 hours. Cappadocia – rock monasteries, the underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, optional hot air balloon flight over Göreme, 2 days. Demre and Myra – Lycian tombs from the 4th century BC and the Church of St. Nicholas, 12–15 hours.
Nature trails. Dalyan – therapeutic mud springs with hydrogen sulfide, a boat ride on a river with Lycian tombs, Iztuzu Turtle Beach. Hisarönü Gulf – turquoise bays and caves of the Aegean coast, a yacht cruise.
Entertainment and active tours. Cleopatra Island – boat transfer, insurance, lunch, refreshments, 8 hours. Jeep safari – mountain roads, Turgut Waterfall, Maiden Spit (Kyz-Kumu) beach, 8–10 hours. Rafting, sea fishing, and diving in bays – group and individual tours.
The best time for excursions from Marmaris is April–October. All tours are in Englis, and no prepayment is required.
Tours & Excursions in Antalya 2026:
Old Town, Aspendos and Active Adventures
Antalya offers a mix of history and adventure. Walk through Kaleiçi old town, visit Aspendos Roman theatre, go white-water rafting on Köprüçay River. Day trips to Pamukkale also available. No prepayment required.
Tours in Antalya in 2026 are available from $12 per person—no prepayment required, payment on the day of the tour, Russian-speaking guide included. Antalya is a starting point for day and multi-day trips throughout Turkey, as well as a base for historical, natural, and active excursions within the city itself.
Historical excursions from Antalya. Cappadocia – rock monasteries, the underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, hot air balloon ride over Goreme, 2 days. Pamukkale and Hierapolis – snow-white calcium cascades, Cleopatra's Baths, and an ancient necropolis, 12–14 hours. Ephesus – the ruins of the largest ancient city with the Library of Celsus and the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 12–14 hours. Demre, Myra, and Kekova – Lycian rock tombs, the Church of St. Nicholas, and a sunken city underwater, 12–15 hours. Istanbul – Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus, Grand Bazaar, 1–2 days.
Historical city tours . The old town of Kaleiçi features Hadrian's Arch, the Clock Tower, Byzantine walls, and ancient mosques. Perge features the ruins of a Roman stadium, columns, and baths. Aspendos features the best-preserved theater in Asia Minor. Phaselis features three harbors and ruins by the sea, with access via the Olympos funicular.
Nature trails. Düden and Kurşunlu Waterfalls – within the city limits and in a pine forest. Köprülü Canyon – rafting on a mountain river, 14 km of rapids surrounded by cliffs, 7 hours. Mount Tahtali – a cable car ride to 2,365 meters above sea level. Lake Salda – a turquoise "Turkish Maldives" with white chalk shores.
Active holidays from Antalya include jeep safaris, diving, ATVs, rafting, paragliding, and boat trips on the Mediterranean. Learn more about active tours in Turkey on the Extreme and Active Holidays page.
The best time for excursions from Antalya is March–November. Book through BIOHACTOUR (TÜRSAB A-14433) – current prices are in the widget below. All tours are in Englis, and no prepayment is required.
Cappadocia Tours 2026:
Hot Air Balloon and Valley Hikes
Cappadocia is one of Turkey's most iconic destinations. Hot air balloon ride over fairy chimneys at sunrise, hikes through Red and Rose Valleys, Derinkuyu underground city. Day trips available from Istanbul and Antalya. No prepayment required.
Cappadocia tours in 2026 are available from €9 per person—no prepayment required, payment on the day of the tour, Russian-speaking guide. Five types of tours are available in Cappadocia: hot air balloon rides, historical tours of underground cities and valleys, horseback riding, trekking, and craft workshops.
A hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia is the region's premier excursion: sunrise over the tuff cliffs of Göreme, the Pink and Red Valleys, from 300–500 meters, approximately one hour, from €150. The Cappadocia cliffs were formed by the eruption of Mount Erciyes approximately three million years ago—it was the erosion of the volcanic tuff that created the famous "mushroom rocks" and valleys. Hot air balloons fly year-round, but due to wind conditions, flights may be rescheduled for the following day; it's best to purchase tickets in advance. Valleys suitable for flights: Soganli, Cat, and Ihlara.
Red Route – 1 day. Göreme Open-Air Museum with 10th-12th-century frescoes, Paşabag Valley with its mushroom-shaped rocks with three "caps," Uçhisar Fortress with a 360° panorama, Ortahisar Fortress, and a pottery workshop in Avanos using red clay from the Kızılırmak River. From €35.
Green Route – 1 day . Derinkuyu Underground City – 8 levels down to a depth of 85 meters, featuring living quarters, churches, and stables of the first Christians. Kaymakli – little-known halls with new archaeological finds. Selime Monastery – the largest cave monastery complex in Cappadocia. Ihlara Canyon – 15 km along the river with 11th-century frescoed churches. Belisirma Village – lunch in an authentic restaurant above the river. From €40.
Northern Route – 1 day. Pigeon Valley, Love Valley with its giant tuff columns, the village of Çavuşin, vineyards, and apricot orchards. In the footsteps of Cappadocian saints – cave churches and cells of the early Christians. From €35.
Horseback riding. Sword Valley – sharp stone spires at sunset. Love Valley – mushroom-shaped rocks at sunrise. Route through Çavuşin and vineyards, 3 hours. Pre-tour briefing; horses are accustomed to hiking trails. From €45.
Craft workshops. Avanos Pottery Workshop – Hittite red clay pottery tradition, 1–2 hours. Carpet Weaving – demonstration of hand-made Turkish carpets and silk, Turkish tea tasting.
Cappadocia excursions are available from all resorts in Turkey. From Istanbul, the tours are 1- or 2-day, with options including flights. From Antalya, Side, Kemer, and Alanya, the tours are 2-day overnight trips, with options including flights or bus transfers. From Marmaris and Bodrum, the tours are 2-day trips with flights. A one-day Cappadocia tour is only available from nearby cities. The best time is April–October, and the hot air balloon tour is available year-round. Book through BIOHACTOUR (TÜRSAB A-14433) – current prices are in the widget below.
All tours are in Englis, and no prepayment is required.
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