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Troy Tour: Explore the Legendary Ancient City
4.5
139 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on a captivating one-day Troy tour from Istanbul and immerse yourself in the ancient world of heroes, gods, and legends. Follow in the footsteps of Achilles, Hector, and Helen as you explore the rediscovered city with an expert guide.
Embark on a captivating one-day Troy tour from Istanbul and immerse yourself in the ancient world of heroes, gods, and legends. Follow in the footsteps of Achilles, Hector, and Helen as you explore the rediscovered city with an expert guide.
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Istanbul - Begin your journey with an early pick-up from your hotel in the Taksim or Sultanahmet area. Escape the bustling city of Istanbul and set off for the legendary city of Troy. Enjoy a scenic five-hour drive along the Sea of Marmara, with a stop halfway for refreshments.
- Troy (Truva) - Troy is undoubtedly the most renowned city of the…
- Istanbul - Begin your journey with an early pick-up from your hotel in the Taksim or Sultanahmet area. Escape the bustling city of Istanbul and set off for the legendary city of Troy. Enjoy a scenic five-hour drive along the Sea of Marmara, with a stop halfway for refreshments.
- Troy (Truva) - Troy is undoubtedly the most renowned city of the ancient world, a capital steeped in myths, legends, heroes, and gods. This tour will transport you to this historic land. After lunch in Eceabat, delight in a charming ferry ride across the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Your guide will share the mythology of Troy, along with the history and findings from archaeological excavations, starting with Heinrich Schliemann’s discovery in the 1870s to the present day. Nine cities have been unearthed, layered one atop the other, dating back to before 3500 BC. The city immortalized by Homer in “The Iliad,” depicting the ten-year war, is just one of these layers. You’ll witness the impressive defensive walls of the ancient city, learn about the Trojan War, and stroll past the ruins of homes over 3000 years old. Don’t miss the chance to see the Hollywood horse from the movie before taking the ferry back to Eceabat.
- Istanbul - Enjoy the five-hour return drive to Istanbul, with a stop halfway for refreshments, and be conveniently dropped back at your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Troy is, unquestionably, the most renowned ancient city, a central hub of tales and mythology, filled with heroic figures and deities, to which we can guide you. This exclusive tour is crafted for those travelers seeking a more comprehensive journey, guided by a subject-matter expert. They will get a chance to trace the paths of Achilles, Hector, and…
Troy is, unquestionably, the most renowned ancient city, a central hub of tales and mythology, filled with heroic figures and deities, to which we can guide you. This exclusive tour is crafted for those travelers seeking a more comprehensive journey, guided by a subject-matter expert. They will get a chance to trace the paths of Achilles, Hector, and the striking Helen, while uncovering the story of how a forgotten city was found again.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- No pick up service from the hotels on Asian side of Istanbul
- Pick up from Taksim, Karaköy, Galata area is between 06.00 - 06.15 am
- Pick up from Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray, Fatih area is between 06.30 - 07.00 am
- Please contact for the exact pick up time and location one day prior to departure date
Location
The Marmara Taksim
Osmanlı Sokak
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(139 Ratings)
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Antoniafaleiros
May 13, 2026
Cindy: a guide charm - Cindy: a guide charm.
The story is too well known. Even those who have never read the Odyssey, know the plot. The archaeological site itself is quite modest when compared, for example, to the acropolis or machu-pichu. In addition, these are traces of successive occupations, so that Troy, properly speaking, is a layer still little excavated and researched. Whether or not the site contains traces of the legendary Troy doesn't matter. It has traces of different occupations over millennia and that is not little. For the most modern and cinematophile visitors, our guide Cindy made the links with the Hollywood movie. In fact, justice be done: the highlight of the experience was the development and sympathy of the guide Cindy. I also record the excellent quality of the transfer and the entire support team on the journey.
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Ashai2312
May 4, 2026
Troy day tour from Istanbul - The Troy day tour was my favorite part of our trip to Türkiye. Based all the way in Eceabat, Crowded House Tours picked me up directly from my hotel. This tour allowed me to get out of the city and visit the countryside Eceabat and Canakkale’ province. Beautiful landscape. The entire staff was professional and exceptional, from the front office coordinating my booking and responding to my inquiries (thank you Ramazan!), the kind drivers who drove long hours so we could get to our destinations safely and smoothly on time, to our wonderful tour guide, Serat, who was very accommodating to all of us, knowledgeable and equipped with historical information. The three course lunch provided at a local restaurant in Eceabat was delicious. Sailing the Dardanelles on the ferry was an added plus having read about this fabled waterway in history books and in mythology (Hellespont). I would definitely book with Crowded House again.
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Imly
Mar 31, 2026
Great one day introduction to Troia - Impressively coordinated day trip from Istanbul. Barac, our guide, was both entertaining and informative.
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Wld_s
Mar 20, 2026
A journey through history - Everything was well planned, and there was clear communication throughout. Our tour guide was really great and explained everything in detail.
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Karimg785
Feb 12, 2026
Definitely worth it! - The day trip to Troy was excellently organized, with an hotel pick-up and a smooth ferry crossing. Everything ran on time and without any stress. Our guide, Burak, was highly professional and very knowledgeable about the site's history. He kept the tour engaging by mixing historical facts with a great sense of humor, making the visit very enjoyable.
If you spend time in Istanbul, it is definitely worth a shot!
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Onedarcey
Feb 6, 2026
Amazing Troy Trip with Friendly Guides and Great Service - We had a wonderful experience with Crowded House Tours on our City of Troy trip. Everything was well-organized and on time, and the staff were very nice and approachable.
Special thanks to Serhat, who guided us to and from the ferry between Eceabat and Çanakkale. It was also really nice chatting with him during the ride - he was friendly, fun, and easy to talk to. He clearly explained what was included in the tour and the itinerary, and he shared interesting stories about the history of the place and the war that happened years ago. You can really see how passionate and dedicated he is to his job through the way he treats his guests.
Our guide in Troy, Simge, was also amazing. Even while we were still on the van, she was already sharing historical information and making sure we understood the significance of the site. She is very knowledgeable and confident in what she does. Despite the rain, our tour continued smoothly, and she even offered us an umbrella. She was patient, caring, and always checked if we were comfortable.
We would also like to thank our drivers for getting us safely to and from Istanbul. Their professionalism and careful driving made the long journey comfortable and stress-free.
Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Crowded House Tours, especially if you’re visiting Troy. Thank you to the whole team for making our trip so special!
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Jose_l
Jan 4, 2026
Very good - It was a 100% perfect experience
The tour very good, professional
Sure everything was off the high
I give 100y more
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Mario_g
Dec 22, 2025
Great experience! - Everything was great. The tour guide knew a lot. Great experience. Totally worth it. To me, it was a dream come true, since I am a big fan of Troy.
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Kgquinzon
Nov 25, 2025
Uncovering stories with Borak - This tour was by far the most engaging and insightful we did in Turkiye. Big thanks to our very active guide, Borak. Though the actual tour of the archaeological site is less than half a day, what we learned was a lot. Stories about the archaeologists, the people, and the place of Troia are truly worth knowing.
The drive from Istanbul to Canakkale was long, though, so be prepared. There’s also a ferry ride, so consider packing some snacks! The tour included our lunch and the admission fees. Definitely best for solo travellers, families, and friends!
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Lazarom501
Apr 15, 2026
Very Long Day But Worth It To See Troy - This was a good tour but a very long day. They picked me up at my hotel at 6:30am and we didn’t return until 9:00pm. Burac was our guide and he was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the history of Troy and archeology. The van makes a 30 minute stop each way for bathroom and food. We also had lunch at the port before boarding the ferry. It takes about 3 1/2 hours back and forth from Istanbul. After lunch you board the ferry to reach the Asian side. About 30 minute ride. Then you go to the ruins of Troy and see all the ancient ruins. It is not very much to see. Much has deteriorated after many years. Our guide had pictures to show at each site of what it used to look like and he explained the history. There is a lot of walking up and down stairs. On the ferry ride you pass Gallipoli and the flags, memorial site and the army barracks so that was interesting too.
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