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Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

German, Portuguese

Overview

This private city tour allows you to see highlights of Istanbul with a private tour guide who is an expert on the history and culture of the city.

This tour can be operated as a shore excursion tour as well from Galataport.

As entrance fees are not included in the price, your itinerary remains flexible and you have a chance to customize it with your guide on the tour day.

Transportation can be handled by walking, public transportation, taxis or we can arrange private van service for you upon request.

A licensed tour guide has skip-the-line priority to buy museum tickets and he/she will help you to purchase them. Please remember you may need to wait in security lines.

The duration of the tour is 7 hours per day, but you can keep it shorter by talking with your guide as well.

The most important sites of Istanbul will be explained by your private tour guide who will be a local friend with you here. Your guide will show you the best spots to take pictures for your Instagram account.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Istanbul Old City / Sultanahmet Tour⌄

    Sultanahmet District

    Historical Sultanahmet Square

    Hagia Sophia Mosque, Santa Sofia, Ayasofya *Please note that no one has right to skip-the-line for here, so you may need to wait in the security line.

    Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family, Topkapi Palace

    Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii

    Grand Bazaar, Grand Covered Bazaar, Kapali Carsi

    Hippodrome Square, Byzantine Hippodrome, German Fountain, Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column

  2. 2Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour⌄

    Bospohorus Region

    2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht *Please advise if you prefer us to arrange private yacht for you, Ferry ticket is NOT included

    Spice Bazaar, Spice Market, Egyptian Market, Misir Carsisi

    Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family by the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace

    Rustem Pasha Mosque with wonderful tiles of Iznik style.

    Galata Bridge, Galata Koprusu

  3. 3Istanbul Golden Horn Region Tour⌄

    Golden Horn / Halic

    Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate / Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

    Balat District

    Vodina Street and Colorful Balat Houses

    Eyup Distict and Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb

    Pierre Loti Hill and Panoramic Golden Horn view, tea break

    Vefa Bozacisi, traditional Turkish drink

What's included

  • ✓Skip-the-Line Priority TO BUY Museum Tickets
  • ✓Private Tour
  • ✓Guide meets you ON FOOT
  • ✓Professional Tour Guide

Not included

  • ✕Transportation
  • ✕Meal and Drinks
  • ✕Topkapi Palace Ticket - 2750 TL/63 USD per person
  • ✕Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 2000 TL/45 USD per person
  • ✕Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 400 TL/10 USD per person
  • ✕Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
  • ✕Santa Sofia
  • ✕Dolmabahce Palace
  • ✕Ferry Ticket, Bosphorus Cruise
  • ✕TopkapI Palace

Good to know

Starts: We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.

Ends: We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.

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

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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