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Private tour guide Ali YALNIZ during a Sultanahmet Old city tour in Ayasofya

Private tour guide Ali YALNIZ with a couple of American tourists during a Sultanahmet Old city tour in Topkapi Palace Museum

Topkapi Palace Harem quarters with Private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Visiting the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet with Private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Amazing Roman cathedral Ayasofya visiting during Sultanahmet tour with private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Amazing skill of a Turkish girl hand weaving a Turkish carpet private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Private boat trip in a deluxe motoyacht with private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Tour transportation for the private tours organized by private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Galataport is a unique waterfront complex aspires to change the city's relationship with water, shopping, gastronomy and arts forever private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Turkish Food -Doner Kebap is a must to try during tours organized by private tour guide Ali YALNIZ

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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Overview

Please also check my Trip Advisor page, "Ali's Protravel & Tours," where we have received 277 five-star ratings and reviews.
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The "Best of Istanbul in 2 Days" deluxe tour is an excellent package to maximize your visit to Istanbul.
Day 1:
- Enjoy a 5-6 hour private tour of the most important historical sites in the Sultanahmet area with an expert, English-speaking local guide.
Day 2:
- Take a 2-hour boat trip on the Bosphorus (public boat; private boat option available) in the morning and visit the Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar for shopping in the afternoon.
Fast-track museum tickets and deluxe private transportation with a driver for both days are included in the tour price. Lunches, the boat trip, and gratuities are not included.
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What's included

Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fast track museum entrance tickets

Food and drinks
Lunch
Boat trip at the Bosphorus with public boat or private boat

What to expect

Day 1: Istanbul Sultanahmet Old City Tour - Private

TopkapI Palace
2h · Admission ticket included

Welcome to Topkapi Palace, the home of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years! As we explore, you’ll see amazing courtyards, beautiful tiles, and great views of the Bosphorus. We’ll visit the Harem, where the sultan’s family lived, and the Treasury, with its incredible jewels and famous Topkapi dagger. I’ll share stories about the sultans, point out hidden gems, and make sure you get a real feel for life in the palace. It’s not just a building—it’s a step back in time!
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45m · Admission ticket included

Ayasofya, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Once a church, then a mosque, then a museum and now a mosque again, it’s a place full of history. You’ll see its stunning domes, mosaics, and calligraphy, each telling a story of centuries past. I’ll share fascinating tales about emperors, sultans, and the secrets hidden in its walls. Walking here feels like stepping back in time—you’ll definitely want your camera ready! Ladies do not forget to bring a scarf..
IMPORTANT : Please note that Ayasofya has been under major restoration since November 2025. It is open, but scaffolding limits the interior view. You may choose to visit only the exterior and replace it with the Blue Mosque. Please let us know your preference before the tour.
Blue Mosque
30m · Admission ticket included

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located at Sultanahmet district in Istanbul. It is a functioning mosque and attracts large numbers of tourist visitors everyday.
Basilica Cistern
45m · Admission ticket included

The largest surviving Byzantine cistern in İstanbul. This subterranean structure was commissioned by Emperor Justinian and built in 532.

Day 2: Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Trip and Historical Bazaars

Bosphorus Strait
2h · Admission ticket included

Cruise along the waters of the Bosphorus on this guided boat tour. View the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and admire the palaces, wooden villas, bridges and all of the unique maritime landscapes.
Grand Bazaar
2h

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı in Turkish) is one of the world's greatest shopping destinations and, spanning 30,700 square meters, the largest covered market in the entire world.

Once inside, the 64 streets and smaller lanes are home to around 4,000 shops, as well as the bazaar's own mosque, post office, restaurants, banks, and police station, making it a central city in miniature.
1h

No visit to Istanbul is complete without stopping by the atmospheric Spice Bazaar. While the Grand Bazaar may be the largest and most famous of Istanbul's covered bazaars, this spice market wins the prize for being the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun – as visitors can taste the goods on offer.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Mc Donalds at Divanyolu caddesi No 15 Sultanahmet. The street where the tram passes in Sultanahmet. Coming by tram; get off at Sultanahmet and walk 3 minutes to the meeting point. Private hotel pick up and drop off with transportation available at an extra cost.. please contact.

End point

In front of Mc Donalds at Divanyolu caddesi No 15 Sultanahmet. The street where the tram passes in Sultanahmet. Coming by tram; get off at Sultanahmet and walk 3 minutes to the meeting point. Private hotel pick up and drop off with transportation available at an extra cost.. please contact.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.