Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
❌ Museum entrance fees are not included.
✅ This is a Private Guided & Shopping Tour
✅ No waiting in the line except Mosque
✅ Travellers may purchase the tickets directly at the museum ticket office without waiting in line when accompanied by your licensed tour guide.
The old city tour which includes iconic landmarks like Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia (from outside) offers an immersive experience of Istanbul’s rich history, Romen, Ottoman, and early Christian cultures
it's a worth seeing for families with children and adventure seekers
Sultanahmet district is a living museum for any travelers
Each of these landmarks offers a unique architectural experience:
Blue Mosque: The symmetrical beauty of this mosque, adorned with blue Iznik tiles
Basilica Cistern which was used as a water architecture during the Romen Empire period.
Grand Bazaar ; Oldest bazaar.
Shopping ; We'll visit local shops and get some infomation about Turkish Rugs, Tiles and Leather.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kids ages 6 and under free of charge for museum entry and for guided tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Camii as known as Blue Mosque is one of the most magnificent buildings in Turkey. The building is not just a mosque, it is also a social life complex. Its name comes from blue Iznik tiles covered interior of the mosque.
Hippodrome
We’ll see amazing monuments in the ancient Hippodrome, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Private Tour Guide with Nuri Erbay
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Museum Tickets
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Global54612861919,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went to Basilica Cistern with family of 3 and just when we were looking at the big line, Nuri offered his service of privete tour for reasonable price , he did not disappoint and he speaks good English We booked another tour with him . He speaks good English .
Fearless551482,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nuri was great! I highly recommend using him. Very good English and VERY knowledgeable about all Istanbul. We used him for multiple tours around the city. AAAA+++++

r mid386,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We found Nuri by chance while planning our tour, and we couldn’t have been luckier. What a wonderful way to end the year! Nuri has a deep knowledge of the sites’ history, which he shares with real passion, in a very cool, kind, and caring way. He made the experience both enriching and enjoyable. Whenever we come back to Turkey, there is no doubt that Nuri will be our guide again. Highly recommended!
Operated by Tour Guide Nuri Erbay