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Best Highlights of Istanbul: Private Guided Tour 1, 2 or 3 Days

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Overview

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3 days

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Along the way and with the great help of our professionally licenced, passionate privat eguides we’ll give you an insight into what makes Istanbul so very special.

The city is captivating, enchanting, vibrant, historical, cultural, romantic and totally unique as it spans two continents. You can also discuss with your tour guide and create your own itinerary!

Additional Info

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 spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Best of Istanbul Highlights First Day

1

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

TopkapI Palace

The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
3

Blue Mosque

One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
4

Hippodrome

The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

Grand Bazaar

In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Basilica Cistern

One of the magnificent ancient buildings of İstanbul is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sofia. Constructed for Justinianus I, the Byzantium Emperor (527-565), this big underground water reservoir is called as “Yerebatan Cistern” among the public because of the underground marble columns. As there used to be a basilica in the place of the cistern, it is also called Basilica Cistern.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 2

Best of Istanbul Highlights Second Day

1

Misir Carsisi

mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Bosphorus Strait

Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
3

Camlica Hill

exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Beylerbeyi Palace

summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. It was ordered by the sultan Abdulaziz and built between 1861-1865 by head architects Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan, imperial architects of Armenian origins, in French neo-baroque style with a traditional Ottoman house plan.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
5

Bosphorus Bridge

unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 3

Best of Istanbul Highlights Second Day

1

Dolmabahce Palace

The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Taksim Square

is the most known modern city center of Istanbul. Many hotels and restaurants are in or near the Square and on Istiklal Street, and there is a local bus terminal for public transportation and the main subway station.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Istiklal Caddesi

Although it is the beating heart of the city, the three million people that pass it every day, can make it rather challenging to traverse. Yet it serves as a microcosm of Istanbul itself and although chains and fast food joints are starting to edge out the more old fashioned shops, there’s still traces of old Istanbul here.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Galata Tower

located closed to the main junction of Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. When you get in the area, an open view will make the tower quite visible. There are signs everywhere too. The tower is not just high, but it also has a cone cap. It dominates the local skyline from pretty much any direction you look at it.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
5

Ortakoy

is one of the nicest neighborhoods of Besiktas districts in the European side of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait, right under the first Bosphorus bridge. In Turkish it means "middle village" because it was in the middle of the strait, and during the Ottoman period it was just a small fishing village and a resort for the Ottoman dignitaries because of its attractive location. After many years, the district is still a popular spot for local people and foreign visitors.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private Professional Tour Guide

Entrance Fees

Transportation

Options

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Reviews

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  • Happy travel with Kemal in Istanbul

    C2002BPmargaretl,Nov 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kemal Islan was extremely professional with strong work ethic, he was very polite, respectful and responsible, took good care of us with lot of patience.He was knowledgeable and we learned more about the history and culture about Istanbul. Overall, we were pleased with his service and enjoyed the day tour immensely!

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  • Manyam’s best of Istanbul tour

    NyamekaH,Aug 12, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Merhaba! I just want to express our sincere gratitude for arranging such a wonderful tour. We could not have asked for a better guide than Ali. He was the best of the best. The tour very informative, everything explained in great detail. We got to visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, The hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Ali was exceptionally patient considering that we were a group of people from different nationalities and sometimes got lost… he was there to assist with all our needs. He was not shy to ask if the group had questions and would respond whole heartedly to our questions. Cok tesekkur ederim🙂

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  • HUMSAFARS Istanbul glorious tour

    Humsafar1558,Jul 22, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A group of 20 folks used the services of city of sultan for our 3 day Istanbul tour - a comfortable and luxurious coach was reserved for us with English speaking guides (Okan) who was professional, punctual and knowledgeable. Ozgur, the General Manager devised the full tailored itinerary based on our requests; including a full day yacht rental for the Princess Islands. One of the best, enjoyable and most carefree trip. IN SUMMARY WE WILL STRONGLY RECOMMEND “CityofSultan” and we plan to use their services when we return again. Lots to see in Istanbul and it’s outlying areas.

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