Private Tour
Best Highlights of Istanbul
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Private tour guide, customizable itinerary according to your interests. Best way to see all historical and famous/must see monuments and places in Constantinopolis/Istanbul without waiting at ticket lines. With 13 years experience of professional and local guide you can enjoy and see many places in just one day! Best advises for food stops at restaurants, cafes and local street foods, also shopping places as a local to find the best quality …This Unique tour will make you just enjoy your vacation, the highest points and the best information about İstanbul…
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
Blue Mosque
Islamic pray building original name Sultanahmet I Mosque
Hippodrome
Oldest Roman hippodrome in 2nd century,
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Bottled water
Private tour
Guide meets you at central hotels
Museum tickets and entrance fees
Gratuities
Private transportation
Lunch
Options
2 days itinerary in Istanbul
Secondary Highlights : 2 Days itinerary: highlights + Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Tour, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower, Spice Market
Best Highlights of Istanbul
Duration: 7 hours
1 Day-Best Highlights : 1 Day: Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Hipoddrome, Grand Bazaar
Entrance fees are not included
3 days itinerary in Istanbul
Take me as a Local: 3 Days tour: 1-2 days tour
+ Süleymaniye Mosque, Vefa Bozacı, Kıztaşı, Chora Museum, Pierre Loti Hill, Fener Balat area
3 Days Itinerary in Istanbul: You will have 3 days guided tour in Istanbul by exploring all highlights. We will use public transportation!
Lay over Istanbul
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Guide
AngusWzzzz,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sema is a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about both historical and contemporary Istanbul, and super accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended. Thank you Sema!
A Warm Welcome to Istanbul with Sema!
732czarinaa,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meeting Sema as my tour guide was truly one of the highlights of my short but unforgettable trip to Istanbul. Her deep knowledge of every place we visited brought each location to life, and she even captured some amazing photos along the way! What stood out most was her warm and welcoming spirit—she instantly made me feel at home. I’m already looking forward to coming back and seeing her again. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul!
Great walking tour. Spectacular way to see the heart of Istanbul.
benjamindJ1556RF,May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great walking tour! Can’t think of a better way to see the sights and get the history. Sema was essential to navigating the crowds and always getting the easiest access. Top recommend!
Absolutely great private tour
JanMichelle O,Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked this private tour because I wanted to be flexible on what time I start my tour. Sema didn't disappoint. Knows all the history about Istanbul. Very friendly, very informative and very nice. Thank you so much!!
Sema is simply amazing
woodhousetim,Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've travelled a lot and met many tour guides, but none of them impressed me as much as Sema. Her knowledge and energy are endless. What a fabulous 8 hours we spent
Availability, courtesy and knowledge
FabioB157,Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For the second time I have asked Mrs Sema to house us around the city and we enjoy a lot all the insights she has been able to provide. Great knowledge of the city and of the complex historical background but also of the huge gastronomical that the city can offer. A dynamic approach to all matters and an infaticabile energy to move around and chat of culture and ottoman tradition. Definitely she one of the best overall guide I have encountered. Congratulations
Amazing Experience!!!
873jayminp,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sema and her parter were amazing tour guides. We had booked the tour for 2 days and we had a lot of fun. Kids loved the private boat tour.
Great day in Istanbul
Erin J,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic. We visited on a cruise ship and Sema met us at the port to take us to Sultanahmet Square where the hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are located. Communication before the tour was great; we knew exactly where to meet. It was busy the day we came because there were two cruise ships in port and it was a national holiday, but we waited in line half the time as others because Sema knew where to go and could anticipate which sites would be most crowded when. She knows so much about Turkish history and clearly enjoys what she does. Sema also gave us recommendations on the best place to get Turkish baklava which was a treat! I highly recommend this tour.
Memorable visit to Istanbul
Global34102626981,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During our 5 day trip to Istanbul, we had Sema as our guide for 3 days (she was referred to us by a close friend who had her as a guide in 2022). Sema is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Istanbul and the Roman/Ottoman empire and she is also very fluent in English. It is very easy to become friendly with her, she is so easy-going and willing to put herself out for any request made by us, whether it was shopping or food tasting or just general questions. Over the 3 days, she showed us all the highlights of Istanbul (both the European as well as the Asian side) and explained to us the history and current status for all of them. Her historical knowledge of every place is phenomenal!!! She also took us around for food tasting as well as shopping, especially with the specific requirements that we had in mind. And the places that she took us for baklava and turkish delight and turkish coffee and turkish tea as well as chicken rolls and fish rolls served us delicious lip-smacking food. Thank you Sema for an unforegattable experiance of the beautiful city of Istanbul. I would highly recommend Sema for anyone visiting Istanbul.
Best guide in Istanbul. Useful tips!
shaheerghulamn,Feb 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are grateful to our guide Sema for showing us all the main highlights of Istanbul, while giving us information about the history and modern use of all places. She also give us really good tips on where to shop, what else to see, and what to do in Istanbul
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