Private Guided Tour in Istanbul

5.0 (19 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration5h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You will explore the beauty of Istanbul by visiting the most important highlights of Istanbul with a licenced professional tourist guide. Your guide will explain histories, stories, religious and architectural informations, about Turks and daily life of Turks. And also your guide will explain some informations that you can't read in the books. Your guide will assist you for all your requests and will try to answer all your questions. Your guide will show the best points for taking pictures and will make your tour easy for you. You will enjoy the beauty of the city with your guide experiences.

What's included

  • Guidance Fee
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • All expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Topkapi Palace
  • Basilica Cistern
  • Hagia Sophia

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    30m
    Hippodrome is the place of chariot races during the Roman time. I will give some informations about the history of this city. We will see some obelisks there and you can take some pictures of the oldest monument in the city which is Egyptian Obelisk.
  2. Blue Mosque
    30m
    We will visit one of the most important Ottoman Mosque. I will give some informations about the Islam and about the architecture of this mosque. And you will understand that why it calls Blue Mosque.
    There is a dress code for this mosque. Ladies have to cover their heads with headscarves and dresses should be longer. Men can wear shorts but should be under the knee.
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit one of the most important worship place in the world. Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest structure in the city which is 1500 years old. And here is the mixture of the religions and cultures.
    There is a dress code for this mosque. Ladies have to cover their heads with headscarves and dresses should be longer. Men can wear shorts but should be under the.
  4. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit an Ottoman Palace. Topkapi Palace is the private residence of the royal family and also here is the administrative and educational center of the Ottoman state. Here is like open air museum and we will visit the rooms and you will see one of the best view of Istanbul at last courtyard.
    Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
  5. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit a cistern from Roman time. Here is the biggest water storage area from the Roman time. And also this Cistern is so popular with 2 Medusa Head sculptures.
  6. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    We will visit the first shopping mall in the world and also here is a cultural center. You can have some experiences about Turkish culture and also you can buy something as a good memory from Istanbul.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will welcome you at the passenger exit by holding your nameboard.

Meeting point

I will welcome you in front of the German Fountain with name board. This fountain is in the Hippodrome next to the Blue Mosque.

End point

I will welcome you at the passenger exit by holding your nameboard.

End point

I will welcome you in front of the German Fountain with name board. This fountain is in the Hippodrome next to the Blue Mosque.

Pickup details

If we are going to meet at your hotel, I will ask reception to call your room.
If we are going to meet at Galataport, I will be waiting for you at the passenger exit of Galataport by holding your nameboard.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking distances, taking pictures and waitings on the queues takes approximately 1 hour during the tour.
  • You will have 1 hour free time for your lunch.
  • If you would like me to arrange the TICKETS in advance, please contact me.
  • If you would like me to arrange a TRANSFER or a vehicle for you, please contact me.
  • If you would like me to organise anything else for you, please don't hesitate to contact me
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Blue Mosque is closed till 2:30pm on Fridays.
  • Hagia Sophia is closed between 12:00 - 2:30pm on Fridays.

Cancellation policy

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

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