Share this tour
Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
This private city tour allows you to see highlights of Istanbul with a private tour guide who is an expert on the history and culture of the city.
This tour can be operated as a shore excursion tour as well from Galataport.
As entrance fees are not included in the price, your itinerary remains flexible and you have a chance to customize it with your guide on the tour day.
Transportation can be handled by walking, public transportation, taxis or we can arrange private van service for you upon request.
A licensed tour guide has skip-the-line priority to buy museum tickets and he/she will help you to purchase them. Please remember you may need to wait in security lines.
The duration of the tour is 7 hours per day, but you can keep it shorter by talking with your guide as well.
The most important sites of Istanbul will be explained by your private tour guide who will be a local friend with you here. Your guide will show you the best spots to take pictures for your Instagram account.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our tour guide can meet you on foot at centrally located hotels, Galata Port Istanbul or at the Entrance Gate of Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference, so we can inform our guide.
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.
Itinerary
-
1Sultanahmet District
Sultanahmet District
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sultanahmet Square
Historical Sultanahmet Square
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Santa Sofia, Ayasofya *Please note that no one has right to skip-the-line for here, so you may need to wait in the security line.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4TopkapI Palace
Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family, Topkapi Palace
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar, Grand Covered Bazaar, Kapali Carsi
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Hippodrome
Hippodrome Square, Byzantine Hippodrome, German Fountain, Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Bosphorus Strait
Bospohorus Region
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Bosphorus
2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht *Please advise if you prefer us to arrange private yacht for you, Ferry ticket is NOT included
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Spice Bazaar, Spice Market, Egyptian Market, Misir Carsisi
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Dolmabahce Palace
Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family by the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
12Rustem Pasha Mosque
Rustem Pasha Mosque with wonderful tiles of Iznik style.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Galata Koprusu
Galata Bridge, Galata Koprusu
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Golden Horn
Golden Horn / Halic
Admission ticket free -
15Patriarchate Of Constantinople
Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate / Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
16Balat
Balat District
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
17Vodina Caddesi
Vodina Street and Colorful Balat Houses
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Eyup
Eyup Distict and Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
19Pierre Loti Tepesi
Pierre Loti Hill and Panoramic Golden Horn view, tea break
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Vefa Bozacisi
Vefa Bozacisi, traditional Turkish drink
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Istanbul Old City / Sultanahmet Tour
Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour
Istanbul Golden Horn Region Tour
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Get our app
