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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Explore Istanbul’s Old City with an award-winning local tour operator and your own private licensed guide.
This is not a standard group tour with a fixed script. Your experience is fully private, flexible, and tailored to your pace, interests, and available time.
Visit Istanbul’s must-see landmarks, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar, while your guide brings centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history to life with engaging stories, local insights, and practical tips.
Enjoy the convenience of hotel or cruise port pickup, personalized attention throughout the day. This tour is especially ideal for first-time visitors and cruise passengers who want to make the most of their time in Istanbul without the limitations of a large group.
This experience combines professional guiding, flexibility, and local expertise for a more personal and memorable way to discover Istanbul.
Options
Tour Privato a Piedi (ITA)
Pickup included
Private Walking Tour (ENG)
Pickup included
Tour Privado a Pie (ESP)
Tour Privado con Guia Espanol
Pickup included
What's included
Private Tour with a Professional Tour Guide
Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide
Flexible Pick-up Point: Central hotels, Airbnb, or Cruise port
Transportation with Private Van (Available upon Request)
Lunch & Drinks
Gratuities (Suggested)
(Optional) Hagia Sophia
(Optional) Basilica Cistern
(Optional) Topkapi Palace Museum
What to expect
TopkapI Palace
2h · Admission ticket not included
Topkapi Palace was home to all the Ottoman Sultans, until he reign of Abdulmecid. It is also considered as the main seat of Supreme Council for almost 400 years. Located just behind Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace resembles the power of Ottoman Empire.
Sultanahmet Square
30m
Square stands as the milestone of today's Old City of Istanbul. It is also home to chariot races that held in Roman Empire times. Today, German Fountain is the cornerstone of square which resembles the good relations of these two empires.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · Admission ticket not included
Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian as a church and converted to mosque after Ottoman conquest. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic world. It might be said that Hagia Sophia resembles both separation and combination of two different religions at the same time.
Blue Mosque
45m
Blue Mosque is located just in the heart of Sultanahmet Square and built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I by Great Architect Sinan. It embraces the blue skyline of Istanbul and attracts people globally especially for its beautifuly designed interior with blue tiles.
Basilica Cistern
45m · Admission ticket not included
An atmospheric underground reservoir from Byzantine Constantinople, famous for its forest of marble columns, dim lighting, and haunting reflections in shallow water.
Grand Bazaar
1h
Built in the 15th century, Grand Bazaar is the oldest and the biggest covered market. It offers a magical shopping experience.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your private guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel or port.
Additional information
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
