Private Tour

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
French
Spanish

Mobile ticket

Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with a flexible itinerary.

Day 1 - Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar.

Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.

Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Chora Church (or alternative sites).

Important Notes:

- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.

- If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.

- For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The suggested first-day tour is designed as a walking tour, with transportation needed only between the hotel and the Old Town if the hotel is outside old town.

The suggested second-day tour can be easily managed by public transportation

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives such as Turkish And Islamic Arts Museum or Archaeological Museum or Basilica Cistern.

If one of the mosques or museums is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Spice Market.

Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.

For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.

On Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited in the afternoon.

Grand Bazaar and Spice Market is closed during Eid. (March 20-22, May 27-30 in 2026)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional Licensed Guide

Private tour

Guide meets you at central hotels

Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)

Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets

Lunch

Gratuity (suggested)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Sultanahmet District

Sultanahmet District

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Hippodrome

Hippodrome Square / Atmeydanı Hippodrome; where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time and today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of the square of Ottoman Empire.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

3 Days Private Guide-Van Tour

Mercedes Vito/Sprinter
Pickup included

2 Days Private Guide-Van Tour

Mercedes Vito/Sprinter
Pickup included

2-Day Private Guided Tour

Duration: 7 hours: 2 Day Tour(7 hours each day)
2-Day Without Transportation: Day 1: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome.Day 2: Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street.

3-Day Private Guided Tour

(No transportation included)
Duration: 7 hours: 3 Day Tour(7 hours each day)

1-Day Private Guide & Van Tour

Mercedes Vito/Sprinter
Pickup included

1-Day Private Guided Tour

Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar. (No transportation included)

Reviews

4.96

8,761 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The Long-Lost Friend We Didn’t Know We Had

    FellowTraveler243599,

    Dec 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Travelling through Istanbul with Tarek felt less like a guided tour and more like being shown around by a friend who genuinely cared about us. We spent 2–3 days exploring the city with him entirely on public transport, and he made every moment effortless. My mother has a knee issue, and Tarek was incredibly patient. slowing the pace, helping her whenever she needed support, and even guiding us to a pharmacy when she had a small fall. His kindness never once felt performative; it was simply who he is. As vegetarians, we’re usually worried about meal options while travelling, but Tarek went out of his way to curate dishes and take us to places he knew we’d enjoy. His Indian and vegetarian recommendations were spot-on. His guidance in the Grand Bazaar was also excellent, very tasteful, practical, and without any pushiness. He shared detailed tips on using public transport so we could navigate on our own later, and he kept himself available in case we needed help at any point. That safety net felt incredibly comforting in a new city. Warm, genuine, approachable, yet wonderfully professional. Tarek truly made Istanbul feel like home. If you want a guide who treats you like family while making sure you see the best of the city, he’s the one.

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  • Excellent private tour at our own pace

    sunshinetraveller100,

    Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a lovely time with Burak guiding us through the key sights of Istanbul for the day. As I was travelling with my mum, who had limited ability with steps and walking, it was perfect to have a private guide and go at our own pace. Burak was very knowledgeable and we definitely got a lot more out of having him talk us through the history.

  • Excellent for one day

    pandu w,

    Nov 28, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Hakan's very informative and his knowledge regarding the area was excellent. he finds an effective ways to access all the attractions and his tips was very useful, i would recommend this tour to all of you who wants to have fast screening of interested place

  • 1 Day Tour of Istanbul

    Traveler06017257835,

    Nov 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    overall tour activity was great, hakan our tour guide provided an effective ways for us to access all tourist attraction area , he's very helpful and informative

  • A great 3 days

    Travel18352315649,

    Nov 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a terrific 3-days with Atahan, who led us thru the best of Istanbul. He was on time, full of information and easy to be with. Atahan went over and above to ensure we were pleased and was patient with our numerous attempts to veer off course. He added a great touch to our visit we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to you.

  • Istanbul !!

    jayrO9606GG,

    Nov 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Burak was a wonderful guide. He provided the right amount of background and was very knowledgeable!! We had a great time in Istanbul.

  • Highly recomanded

    ninal807,

    Nov 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We have had a marvelous day with Atahan around Sulthamed , Hagia Sofia, blue Mosqee , Grand Bazars to day :-)) He teach us so much history and also gave so many god practicsl advice to how to navigate around in Istandbul . Highly recomended

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  • Great Experience

    708einarw,

    Nov 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Buket was knowledgeable and extremely helpful and kind, especially with our kiddos (ages 3 & 8). Our driver was amazing, handling the narrow roads and chaos crowds. A great way to see and do many amazing sites in Istanbul!

  • Wonderful 2 days in Istanbul

    sharona740,

    Nov 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a lovely couple of days touring Istanbul with Umran. Our family of 4, including our 12 and 14 year old children, was visiting Istanbul for the first time but only for a few days. Umran was very knowledgeable and flexible. As our tween and teen were not super open to hearing a lot about history, she helped us adjust the agenda to include places that would allow more movement/interest for them while allowing the adults to hear about the rich and complex history of this wonderful city!

  • Great Highlights of Istanbul

    dbomal,

    Nov 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Kamal was outstanding. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, knows the best spots and is fun to be around. You can’t go wrong. Highly recommended.

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