Best of Istanbul: Private & Customizable Tour (2 or 4 Hours)

4.5
(26 reviews)

2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Spend the day sightseeing in Istanbul with your local driver who will show you around. Admire popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car in a fully customizable tour. Your Welcomer will share historical facts and immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle.

Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region. Finish off your tour admiring the view from the Bosphorus Bridge.

Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.

At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

What's Included

Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
Free wifi on board
Fuel and Tolls
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
Entrance fees for all attractions
Beverages and meals
Tips and gratuities
Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Istanbul. Please note that we are unable to pick you up from airports, ports or train stations. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Blue Mosque

    Or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a still-functioning place of workship featuring stained glass windows with intricate designs and hand-painted blue tiles.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Sultanahmet District

    Οnce the centre of public life in Constantinople, the Hippodrome was the scene of ferocious chariot races. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are located here.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    The former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral dedicated to Holy Wisdom, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    TopkapI Palace

    An opulent complex of four courtyards, a harem, and a garden that served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Galata Tower

    Called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Dolmabahce Palace

    A 19th century, baroque-style building is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Bosphorus Bridge

    Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait while connecting Europe and Asia.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
  • For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Supplied by Welcome Pickups

Tags

Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Layover Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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