Private Istanbul Full-Day Tour by VIP Vehicle with Driver

5.0 (1 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Istanbul on a private 8-hour sightseeing trip with a VIP vehicle and driver for your group. Build the day around the listed sights, such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Balat, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Pierre Loti, subject to access and the time available.

Air-conditioned private transport, bottled water and the listed transport fees and taxes are included. Pickup and drop-off are arranged at your hotel or agreed location within the designated area.

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are excluded. Send your pickup details and sightseeing preferences before travel; we will confirm the route and pickup time.

Options

Daily History Tour With Guide

Duration: 8 hours
Minibus or Minivan
Pickup included

Daily History Tour

Tour Guide: EXCLUDED
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Museum and Ruins entrances

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Explore the grandeur of Ottoman architecture at the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), located on Istanbul’s Old City peninsula. Opened in 1616 to rival the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) across the way, the six minarets punctuating the Istanbul skyline and 20,000 blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior are designed to inspire awe.
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Built in 532 as the world’s largest place of worship, the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) shifts its identity with the times but never loses its grandeur. Converted from a church to a mosque during the Ottoman era and becoming a museum in 1935, the pink-hued Old City building is one of Istanbul’s don’t-miss attractions.
    With a decision taken in 2020, it serves as a mosque again.
  3. Hippodrome
    1h
    Built in the third century, the Hippodrome was the home of now-named Istanbul’s sporting entertainment during the Byzantine era, with a wide track for chariot racing. Today, the route of the old track is covered by Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydani), a wide open space in the center of the old city, punctuated by ancient obelisks.
  4. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Behold 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. The palace contains myriad buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, harems, an armory, imperial halls, and royal chambers—all with intricate Iznik tilework and opulent architecture.
  5. Balat
    1h
    Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .
  6. Eyup Sultan Mosque
    1h
    Eyup Sultan Mosque: It was constructed in 1458, after the conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and it is first İmperial Mosque of Otttoman Empire in Istanbul
  7. Pierre Loti
    1h
    We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"
  8. Miniaturk
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the minature wolrd of Miniatürk with a Private Guide. Your Private Guide will take you on a journey of discovery showcasing the best of Turkish architecture along with interesting historical facts and legends. Nowhere else can you see so many architectural masterpieces in one place. The miniature buildings are very detailed, making you feel as if you're seeing the real buildings in person.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup and drop-off are available at hotels within the designated Istanbul area or at your agreed address. Airport and Yenikapi ferry terminal pickup must be arranged before travel. Send your hotel or arrival details when booking; we will confirm the meeting point and exact pickup time in advance. Please be ready at the confirmed time.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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