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This experience offers a fully private and flexible way to explore Istanbul with a licensed professional guide. Instead of following a fixed route, the day is shaped around your interests, pace, and travel style. You gain historical depth, local insight, and personal attention that standard group tours cannot provide, making the experience informative, relaxed, and genuinely personal.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is flexible.
Your licensed guide will meet you at your hotel (central areas) or at a mutually agreed location.
Exact meeting details will be confirmed after booking.
Itinerary
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1Sultanahmet Square
Your guide will introduce the historical heart of Istanbul, explaining the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers of the city while orienting you to the main landmarks of the Old City.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Your licensed guide will explain the history and significance of Hagia Sophia from the outside, covering its transformation through Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Interior visit can be discussed based on your preference.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Blue Mosque
Learn about Ottoman architecture and religious traditions as your guide explains the Blue Mosque and its role in Istanbul’s daily life. Interior visits are optional and depend on conditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Grand Bazaar
Walk through the Grand Bazaar with your guide, learning how to navigate its historic streets while discovering local crafts, traditions, and daily commerce.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica Cistern
Your guide will explain the engineering, symbolism, and history of the Basilica Cistern from the outside, sharing stories from Roman and Byzantine Istanbul. Interior visit can be discussed if preferred.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Suleymaniye Mosque
Visit the Süleymaniye Mosque area to learn about Ottoman architecture and the legacy of Mimar Sinan, while enjoying panoramic views over the Golden Horn.
39 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Walk through the Spice Bazaar with your guide, discovering local flavors, trade history, and daily life in one of Istanbul’s most vibrant markets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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