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Get the most out of your time in Istanbul with a private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to you. This customizable day tour is designed for travelers who value flexibility — whether you wish to focus on iconic landmarks, local neighborhoods, or a mix of both.
Your guide helps shape the day around your interests, pace, and priorities. Throughout the day, you’ll receive historical context, cultural insights, and local perspectives that bring Istanbul to life.
This experience is ideal for guests who prefer a personalized approach rather than a fixed itinerary and can also be adapted to specific themes such as religious heritage, architecture, local markets, or cultural highlights.
This tour is part of our private Istanbul experience collection. Guests may choose from our themed Old City, Bosphorus, or Neighborhoods tours, or create a fully custom schedule.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet you at your hotel if it is centrally located. Meeting at the Cruise Ship Port is available for guests arriving by cruise. For guests staying in apartments or Airbnb accommodations, please select a nearby hotel from the list as your meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and one of Istanbul’s most important landmarks, known for its massive dome, mosaics, and rich historical significance. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Blue Mosque
One of Istanbul’s most iconic mosques, famed for its elegant domes, six minarets, and interior adorned with thousands of blue Iznik tiles, reflecting the grandeur of Ottoman architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hippodrome
Once the social and sporting center of Byzantine Constantinople, the Hippodrome features historic monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and offers insight into the city’s ancient past.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Basilica Cistern
An impressive underground reservoir dating to the Byzantine era, known for its atmospheric columns, vaulted ceilings, and the mysterious Medusa head carvings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5German Fountain
A late-Ottoman landmark gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II, this elegant octagonal fountain features intricate mosaics and marks the historic heart of Sultanahmet Square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6TopkapI Palace
The former residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries, this vast palace complex offers insight into imperial life, with courtyards, pavilions, and sweeping views over the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
7Hagia Irene Museum
One of Istanbul’s oldest churches, Hagia Irene is a rare example of a Byzantine church that was never converted into a mosque, known for its simple interior and historical significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Grand Bazaar
One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is a lively maze of shops selling textiles, jewelry, ceramics, spices, and traditional Turkish goods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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