Private Guided Istanbul Tour | 6 hours to 20 hours

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1 Day - Private Guided Tour
2 Adults x $175.00
$350.00
Approx Total
$350.00
2 Days - Guided Istanbul Tour
2 Adults x $350.00
$700.00
Approx Total
$700.00
Two Days Private Guide
3 Days - Private Tour
2 Adults x $525.00
$1,050.00
Approx Total
$1,050.00
Three Days Private Guided Tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Guides meet you at the central hotels
  • Private Tour
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuties
  • Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected)
  • Meals during the tour
  • Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets

Overview

Have your own private guide to discover Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, eclectic bazaars and the unmissable highlights of the Old City. Flexiable daily itinerary that can be customized according to your schedule. * Enjoy the flexibility of your day * Discover the city and learn about everything from Expert Guides * Enjoy the Turkish Cuisine * Explore the Bazaars and local streets and more.... Recommended Itinerary; Day 1 - Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar Day 2 - Topkapi Palace, Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Kadikoy Food Market Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Balat-Fener Neighbourhood, Cruise on the Bosphorus, Rustem Pascha Mosque

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Pickup details

Your private guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain. Private Van service is also available on extra charge. Your guide will pick you up at centrally located hotels on foot. ... If your hotel is walking distance away to the Tram Station to the old city like Galataport, using tram will be practical and sufficent. If private van service is booked, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is located outside of the city center or on the Asian Side Read more ▼

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Itinerary

  • Hippodrome

    Hippodrome was the arena for chariot races back in the Roman time. Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Coloum, Obelisk of Constantinople will be seen.

    15 minutes

  • Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque is the most decorative mosque built by Ottomans in 1616AD. Its name was derived from almost 20k blue colored, imperial tiles that decorates the interior.

    1 hour

  • Hagia Sophia Moschee

    Hagia Sophia was the greatest catedrel of medival age and it is such a structure where you can see the islamic and christian icons side by side. Upper Galleries are open to the visitors as museum and main ground is being used as mosque. Entrance fee is 25 Euros. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.

    1 hour

  • Topkapi Palace Museum

    Topkapi Palace was the main palace of Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years. You will see one of the best treaury collection in the world including 86 carats spoonmakers" diamond. Holly Relics, Kitchen, Clock and some other sections will be visited too. Entrance fee is about 50usd

    2 hours

  • Basilica Cistern

    Basilica cistern was built in 6th century as an underground water reservuar for the city. As the pagan temples were recyled for the cunstraction, it houses the head of medusa from 3rd century AD. Entrance fee is about 27usd pp

    45 minutes

  • Grand Bazaar

    Grand Bazaar is the biggest and oldest shopping mall in the world. It was built in 1461 and has more than 4000 shops in there. You can shop for good quality carpets, leather products, souveniours and more.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Dolmabahce Palace

    Dolmabahce Palace was the main palace of Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. It was fully furnished and holds the largest chandelier collection in the world. It reflects the richness of the Ottoman Empire. It is located along side the Bosphorus and has one of the most impressive garden in the world. Entrance fee is about 30Usd pp

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    Spice Bazaar is one of the authentic bazaars of Istanbul where you can shop for herbal teas, spices, turkish delights and more. You can enjoy the Turkish Delight tasting.

    1 hour

  • Istiklal Caddesi

    Istiklal Street is the most famous pedestrian street of Istanbul. It is the modern and colorful face of Turkey with churches, modern art galeries, embassies, pubs, cafes and shops selling different kind of products.

    1 hour

  • Suleymaniye Mosque

    It is the largest mosque in Istanbul built by Ottomans and is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. It is an architectural wonder and its garden offers lovely views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus

    45 minutes

  • Rustem Pasha Mosque

    Rustem Pasha Mosque is just couple of minutes walking away from Spice Bazaar. It was built in 16th century and inside is decorated with some of the best imperial Iznik Tiles.

    45 minutes

  • Balat

    Fener-Balat Neighborhood backstreet walk Continue exploring Istanbul’s rich religious history by seeing/visiting Church of St George, St Stefan Bulgarian Church, Ahrida Synagouge and more. Century-old Ottoman houses lean against each other in a combination of reds, blues, and greens. And art galleries and design shops dot the area along the water.

    2 hours

  • Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

    Church of St George will be visited within the boundary of Partriarchate. Partriarch of the Church is recognized as the spiritual leader of the Orthodox world. During the religous ceremonies and festivals, you may only have an outside visit.

    45 minutes

  • KadIkoy CarsIsI

    Kadikoy Market is on the Asian side of Istanbul and is one of the best place to try turkish street delicates. Some of the best street foods are sold in the bazaar according to Forbes.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a line for the entrance.
  • Ladies needs to cover their head with a scarf during mosque visits
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
  • For the tours that start after 10:30 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/ couple of sites as the sites are closed by 5 pm in winters and 7pm in Summers. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.

Free Cancellation

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