Private Old Istanbul Guided Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore Istanbul’s Old City with your own private licensed guide on a flexible and fully personalized walking tour. This experience is ideal for travelers who want freedom in timing, pace, and itinerary, just as a private tour should be.

The tour covers guide services only, allowing you to move comfortably on foot, adjust the program according to your interests, and enjoy a more authentic experience without being tied to a fixed schedule or vehicle.

You will visit Istanbul’s most iconic historical landmarks while receiving in-depth explanations from your guide. Start time is flexible, and breaks can be arranged anytime, including for lunch at a restaurant of your choice.

What's Included

Professional Lincensed Guide
Bus and Railway System
Coffee and/or Tea
Entrance Ticket of Hagia Sophia
Entrance Ticket of Topkapi Palace
Private Minivan Car

Meeting and pickup

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

Meeting point is PARAN TOUR in Sultanahmet area
Exact meeting location and start time can be arranged after booking
Hotel pickup is included by public transportation.

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Meeting point

Please, be in front of Paran Tour office 10 minutes before the starting time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Blue Mosque

    An iconic Ottoman mosque famous for its elegant domes, six minarets, and interior decorated with blue Iznik tiles.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hippodrome

    The ancient social and sporting center of Constantinople, once used for chariot races and public ceremonies.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    TopkapI Palace

    The former residence of Ottoman sultans, offering insight into imperial life, administration, and court traditions.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    A world-famous monument that reflects Istanbul’s layered history as both a Byzantine cathedral and an Ottoman mosque.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar

    One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, featuring hundreds of shops and a lively local atmosphere.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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