Watch the sun set over the Bosphorus: a guided yacht cruise with canapés compared with doing it yourself on a public ferry.

A 5.5-hour guided food walk with 20+ tastings: Turkish breakfast near the Spice Market, a ferry to Asia and lunch in Kadıköy.

A hands-on, 2.5-hour mosaic lamp workshop a short walk from the Blue Mosque: what you'll do, what's included and how to get there by tram.

A historic mixed Turkish bath a short walk from Taksim: what to expect, rituals and prices, and how to get there by tram, metro or ferry.