Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

1. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   TOPKAPI PALACE (Highlights), the former imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled for nearly 400 years. Today a spectacular museum, it is famous for its collections of treasury of the Ottoman Royal Family. You will chase the memories of the sultans and the Ottoman Empire through 400 years of the most glorious victories, happiest moments, and mournful days.
2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   HAGIA SOPHIA is a 6th century church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, welcomes you with its legends and mosaics. You will have a chance to touch the history of this church, a main attraction of the city since its construction.
3. Blue Mosque
   45m
   BLUE MOSQUE, also known as the Sultanahment Mosque is one of the biggest mosques and principal adornments of the Istanbul skyline. It was built in the 17th century. Once inside the mosque, blue Iznik tiles and stained glass will surround you.
4. Hippodrome
   15m
   HIPODROME: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
5. Grand Bazaar
   30m
   GRAND BAZAAR is both the oldest and the biggest covered bazaar in the world. Your guide will provide the history of the Bazaar as well as some helpful tips on navigating its more than 4000 shops.
6. Dolmabahce Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   This palace, constructed between 1843 and 1858 by Sultan I Abdulmecit, contains eclectic elements from the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles, blended with traditional Ottoman architecture to create a new synthesis.
7. Bosphorus Strait
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Bosphorus Cruise. Bosphorus is a unique natural water strait both sides of which filled in Palaces, Yalis ( old Ottoman Houses), historical mosques and many other buildings and many neighbourhoods with their own unique cultures.
8. KadIkoy CarsIsI
   1h 30m
   Kadikoy is probably the most vibrant and local district of Istanbul.
9. Rustem Pasha Mosque
   20m
   Rustem Pasha is famous for the most beautiful examples of Ottoman Tile art pieces adorning it’s walls on the inside.
10. Misir Carsisi
    30m
    This market is famous for Turkish delights and spices.
11. Basilica Cistern
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The largest underground water reservoir from the Byzantine time. This 6th century underground cistern became famous with the Medusa heads located in one corner of the cistern.
12. Suleymaniye Mosque
    30m
    This mosque, constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan in 1557, is regarded as the most beautiful of all imperial mosques.
13. Chora Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Chora monastery, represents one of the oldest and most important religious foundations of Byzantine Constantinople. Second in renown only to Justinian’s Great Church, the Kariye is an increasingly popular tourist destination, known primarily for its splendid mosaic and fresco decoration.
14. Balat
    30m
    BALAT is where you will enjoy the most authentic houses of Istanbul.
15. Bulgarian Orthodox Church
    15m
    This is a unique church which is fully made of iron.
16. Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
    15m
    This is the Petriarchate of the Orthodox.

Pickup details

* This is a walking tour and whenever necessary you will use public transport. If your hotel is centrally located your tour guide will meet you at the hotel/port/apartment on foot. Otherwise meeting point will be in front of Adamar Hotel.
* If your hotel is located in/around old city (Sultanahmet Area) private van is unnecessary. All the highlights on the one day itinerary are located in one pedestrian area and walking tour is the only option to visit the sites.
* If you still would like to request a private van please get in touch with us.

• 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
• 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
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Basilica Cistern will be visited instead.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Spice Market will be visited instead.
• Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed in 2026 in the following dates; March 20/21/22-Ramadan Celebrations. May 27/28/29/30-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day.
• We have Kid-Friendly Tour Guides in our team.
• For the cruise passengers public transportation (tram) is strongly recommended due to heavy traffic in/around the old city. By the tram the old city takes only 10 minutes. Please book the tour accordingly
• If you book the tour with a private van, please beware that extra charges may apply if your hotel/apartment is located in the Asian Side or far from the city center.