Private Guided Tour of Istanbul

4.6 (5 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration1h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Istanbul in comfort and flexibility with your own private guide and vehicle.
Your day begins with a personalized pick-up from your hotel, where you will meet your professional licensed guide.
You will explore the highlights of Istanbul at your own pace, with a fully flexible itinerary tailored to your interests.
Whether you wish to visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, your guide will design the day around your preferences.
Travel comfortably between locations with your private vehicle, while your guide ensures a smooth and enriching experience throughout the day.
Includes:
• Professional licensed private guide
• Transportation
• Driver, fuel & parking fees
• Flexible itinerary (up to 8 hours)
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Options

Private Car & Guide (8 hours)

Guide and Vehicle option: We will provide a full day minivan and guiding option
Duration: 8 hours: During the tour you may visit all sights you want to visit and make program with your guide
Minivan: Capacity of up to 10 guests
Pickup included

Private Tour Guide only 2 Days

2 Days Private Guiding Only
Guiding only
Duration: 2 days: You can choose your departure anytime of the day
Program Suggestions
First day İstanbul History and Second day Shopping
Istanbul old city
Pickup included

Full Day Private Guide only

Tour Guide Only : Discover Istanbul like never before as you journey through four iconic landmarks steeped in history and culture.
Duration: 8 hours: Step into the heart of the Byzantine era at the Hippodrome, marvel at the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque,
The guests can customize : Experience Istanbul from an entirely new perspective with a tour that you can tailor to your own interests.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Your guide can assist with a guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional guide
  • If you book the full-day vehicle and guide option, private transportation between the sights will be included.
  • Private customizable tour
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee - This is a tailor-made tour; therefore, entrance fees to museums are not included in the price and must be paid directly at the venue."

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Discover spectacular Hagia Sophia, one of the eighth wonder of the world. The epitome of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia has changed hands once or twice in its time. It's been a Greek Orthodox cathedral, an Ottoman mosque, and now it's a spectacular museum
  2. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Our guide will give information about the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire.
  3. Bosphorus Strait
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Bosphorus with your experienced local guide and embark on a cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
  4. Dolmabahce Palace
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Strait of Istanbul, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922
  5. Hippodrome
    30m
    Monuments in the ancient Hippodrome which was the center of Byzantine; Egyptian Obelisk, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
  6. Bosphorus Strait
    Pass by
    You will be able to see the İstanbul from the boat, you can make a boat cruise during your 8 hours private day tour and your guide will be happy to assist

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please contact us to confirm your requested meeting time and place
our whatsapp number is +90 533 603 17 17

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise your full name registred at the hotel and your contact details, e-mail, mobile phone number
  • Please contact with us to arrange pick up time and place

Cancellation policy

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

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