Private Tour
Historic Istanbul Walking Experience
Overview
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Join a truly tailor-made cultural journey through Istanbul, crafted by a team with over 40 years of experience in guiding travelers through the heart of this timeless city. Led by expert local guides fluent in multiple languages, this tour combines deep cultural insight with warm hospitality. Whether you're passionate about history, art, photography, or simply exploring like a local, we personalize every step of the experience to your interests. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden treasures, hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and connect with the real Istanbul — far beyond the tourist trail. This is more than a tour; it’s an unforgettable, immersive journey shaped by decades of expertise. We customize the tour route according to your interests, adding or removing stops to make the experience truly yours. This is a private tour, designed exclusively for you and your group.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hippodrome
Explore the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the social and sporting heart of the Byzantine Empire. This vast stadium once held over 100,000 spectators, witnessing thrilling chariot races, imperial ceremonies, and public celebrations. Today, visitors can admire historic monuments like the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column from Delphi, and the Walled Obelisk, all standing on what is now Sultanahmet Square. A walk through the Hippodrome is a journey into the pulse of ancient Constantinople.
Blue Mosque
Discover the majestic Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the early 17th century by Sultan Ahmed I, this architectural masterpiece blends Ottoman and Byzantine elements with six elegant minarets and a grand central dome. Step inside to admire over 20,000 hand-painted İznik tiles in shades of blue, giving the mosque its famous nickname. Still an active place of worship, the Blue Mosque offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual and artistic heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-line tickets are available for Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.
Guided walking tour through historical sites
Private Tour & Professional Guide
A unique opportunity to discover Turkish handicrafts and traditional arts gallery.
Hotel pick-up by guide is possible, but transportation to the Old Town is not included. You will be informed and can use taxi, public transport, or private transfer.
Meals are not included. Your guide can recommend options based on your preferences or dietary restrictions.
Gratuities are not included.
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Historic Istanbul Walking Experience
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Istambul tour guide
890kiann,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! Our tour guide Eytan really took his time to give us the best experience possible. I would surely recommend this agency to anyone else looking first an honest and beautiful experience in Istambul.
Istanbul magical and fun tour
Irena S,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In April 2022 I travelled with a big group of friends to a tango event in Istanbul (the application does not provide a longer time span so I had to insert October 2024). Since only two of us had visited Istanbul before, we agreed to organize a one day tour to see some of the classical sites of Istanbul and get to know some of the city’s beauty and charm. Fanny Bardavid created a perfect tour for us, with a mini-bus and a lot of walking combined. Her professionalism, her knowledge and the way she weaves stories about Istanbul are without par. We managed to see everything we had planned and a little bit more. My friends loved the tour and I enjoyed it immensely too, in spite of having visited many of the same places before. The lunch she organized for us was delicious, the conversation was great and the atmosphere of learning and excitement she created in the group was magical. Fanny conducted the tour in Spanish, the native language of most of my friends. She is equally fluent in many other languages (French, Italian, Portuguese, English and of course Turkish). If I were to go on a guided tour in Istanbul or anywhere else in Turkey again in the future, I would not wish to do it with anybody else! The tour with Fanny remains one of my most cherished memories of Istanbul to this day, with the images and stories from the visit still lively in my mind.
Istambul Experience in 2 days
mariacZ3998GX,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Fanny has much knowlefge of history . We visited the must important sites in Istambul. explaining each detail . Everything went smooth and didn’t have to wait long lines. Our drivers were always on time.
Best guide and Travel Agency
Explore40625033590,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fany and her team are the most knowledgeable and trustworthy guides and travel organizers. My trip went flawless, they adapt to every personal wish and need as well as take care of every detail. The become your friends after your trip and feel like family when you are there.
Like touring Istanbul with a friend of a friend.
R5226XWbarbarak,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed touring Istanbul with the representative of this company. It covered all the highlights I wanted to see and the timing was perfect. We got plenty of time at the Hagia Sofia and never felt hurried.
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