Istanbul Private Guiding Service

Duration6h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a private guiding service taking place in Istanbul’s Old City area. Your professional guide will meet you in the Old City and accompany you to the places you would like to visit, following your preferred itinerary and order.

With the flexibility of a private guide, you can explore the historical sites at your own pace and make the most of your day in Istanbul. Your guide will help you plan the most efficient route, share historical insights, and ensure you experience the highlights of the Old City according to your interests.

What's included

A Bottle of Water
Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Any Transportation
Entrance Fees
Lunch or Drinks

What to expect

Discover the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula on a walking tour with your professional guide. Your guide will meet you at the Old City area, in front of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, and begin your journey through the most iconic historical landmarks of Istanbul.

If you are arriving from Galataport, your guide can meet you there and accompany you to the Old City area. You may choose to reach the Old City either by walking or by using public transportation such as the tramway, depending on your preference.

This is a walking tour experience designed to explore Istanbul’s historical sites on foot. The tour takes place in pedestrian-friendly areas, allowing you to experience the atmosphere, architecture, and hidden details of the Old City at a comfortable pace.

Please note that transportation is not included in this experience. Guests are responsible for reaching the meeting point or Galataport before the tour starts.

Historic Areas of Istanbul
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar Jewelers
Basilica Cistern

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour guide will meet you in the Old City area, in front of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Please provide your mobile phone number at the time of booking. Your contact details will be shared with your tour guide so they can easily reach you and meet you at the meeting point.

End point

Your tour guide will meet you in the Old City area, in front of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Please provide your mobile phone number at the time of booking. Your contact details will be shared with your tour guide so they can easily reach you and meet you at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Your guide will meet you at Galataport and accompany you to the Old City area to start your tour. Depending on your preference, you can either take the tram or walk to the sites together with your guide.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a walking tour that takes place in pedestrian-only areas of Istanbul’s Old City.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays. You will visit the Spice Bazaar instead as an alternative.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Mosque visits may be subject to temporary closures during prayer times.

Cancellation policy

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

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