Istanbul Private Tailor-Made Tour-Your City, Your Schedule & Pace

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

️Istanbul Private Tailor-Made Tour – Your City, Your Pace
Private tour built around YOUR curiosity – no scripts, no crowds

✨ This is YOUR private tour – shaped by your interests. History, food, photography, shopping, or daily life – we focus on what fascinates YOU.

✨ Pay-as-you-go food – no forced meals. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or meat lover – We'll guide you to authentic spots where YOU control the budget.

✨Your guide will assist you with fast-track ticket purchases.
✨ Flexible timing – morning, afternoon, or evening. We work around YOUR schedule.

Choose your route:

Old City only (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Spice & Grand Bazaar)
→ 3-4 hours: 180 €

Both continents (Old City + Kadıköy by ferry)
→ 5-6 hours: 220 €

✅ Included: Private Expert guide, ferry tickets (if crossing), storytelling, local insights.
⚠️ ❌ Not included: Meals (pay-as-you-go), museum entries.

Options

4 h - Old City Tour

Duration: 4 hours: - You can design your program at the meeting point with your guide

6 h- Both Continents

Duration: 6 hours: - You can design your program at the meeting point with your guide

What's included

  • Ferry to Kadıköy ( one way )
  • Private Guided Tour (approx. 6 h)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All Soft Drinks and Alcoholics Beverages ( useally not served )
  • Gratuities
  • All food and drinks are at the guest's expense. Payments must be made directly to the Rest Cafe or street food stalls, not to the guide.

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ( upper gallery only )
  2. Rustem Pasha Mosque
    30m
    Begin your journey at the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a 1561 masterwork by Mimar Sinan, renowned for its breathtaking interior covered in thousands of exquisite, historic Iznik tiles.
  3. Bosphorus Strait
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Cross the mighty Bosphorus by ferry to explore the more modern and chic area of Kadıköy, on the Asian side. Kadıköy is home to some of the best local restaurants in Istanbul, with the freedom to drink anything.
  4. KadIkoy CarsIsI
    2h
    Cross the Bosphorus Strait by ferry to explore the Kadıköy market, bursting with briny air and bright colors. Here, you’ll see everything from fishmongers and gourmet shops to butchers and fruit vendors. Linger at a few unusual stops, like the pickle shop where anything that can be is pickled. Visit local delis and bakeries, perhaps tasting tart pomegranate sauces, syrupy Turkish sweets, cake-like cheese helva, and sour sumac juice.
  5. Kadikoy Iskelesi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or the Karaköy ferry.
  6. Misir Carsisi
    45m
    Where You’ll Go
    From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.

    Spice Bazaar
    Bosphorus Ferry
    Kadikoy Market

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the gate

End point

We will finish in front of the Post Office and / Starbukcs or any place your like

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Everyone has to wait the security lines
  • At Mosque- Women Vistors need scarfs to cover thier hairs
  • At Mosque - Baby Stroller is not permited

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€180.00 per group
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