Private Tour
Istanbul Essentials: 1-Day Private Guided Tour (Pick-up/Drop-off)
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
An Istanbul tour covering highlights like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower, Fener-Balat district & Spice Bazaar. Tour offers a chance to see important landmarks, historical sites, rich cultural heritage, a range of periods & architectural styles, daily life in Istanbul through visits to bazaars and panoramic view of the city.
This tour offers the opportunity to see the most important landmarks and historical sites in Istanbul, and to experience the city's rich cultural heritage, it covers a wide range of historical periods and architectural styles, from the ancient Byzantine to the Ottoman Empire, and gives a glimpse of the daily life in Istanbul with the visits to the bazaars, and the opportunity to take a Bosphorus cruise and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you're booking at the last minute or departing later in the day, keep in mind that some museums and sites close at 5:30 PM. Your guide will suggest alternative options. Meet-up will be at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If your hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul. If you don't choose van service, the guide will come by foot to the centrally located hotels. Please note that surcharge may apply for hotels located on the Asian side or outside the city center if private van service is booked.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace is a historic palace in Istanbul, Turkey that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. It is located on the Seraglio Point, a promontory overlooking the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. The palace is a complex of buildings, courtyards, and gardens, and includes several important structures such as the Harem, the Imperial Council Hall, and the Treasury. The palace also houses an extensive collection of Ottoman art and artifacts, including manuscripts, weapons, and jewelry. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the rule of the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I. The mosque is famous for its blue tile work, which gives it its name, and its six minarets, which is a feature that sets it apart from other mosques. The Blue Mosque is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The mosque is still an active place of worship and visitors are asked to dress modestly and take off their shoes before entering. The mosque is also famous for its intricate tile work, calligraphy, and decoration, which is a blend of Ottoman and Islamic architectural styles.
What‘s Included
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Meeting in your accommodation
Private Guided Tour
Tipping for Guide and Driver (Suggested)
Lunch and Drinks
Entrance Fees: Topkapi Palace: 2.400TRY / Basilica Cistern: 1.500TRY
Transportation (Unless the option chosen)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Itinerary 2
Where to Meet Your Guide?: Your guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel, otherwise the meeting point will be in front of ANEMON HOTEL
Muti-Cultural Istanbul: In this option you will visit: Galata Tower, Fener Balat Neighborhoods, Ferry ride on Golden Horn, Spice Market
Pickup included
Itinerary 2 + Private Van
12 Seats Capacity Private Van: You can book this option for up to 8 participants including pick-up with a minivan or minibus (Mercedes Sprinter/Vito)
Please Note That: Surcharge may apply for hotels located on the Asian side or outside the city center
Muti-Cultural Istanbul: In this option you will visit: Galata Tower, Fener Balat Neighborhoods, Ferry ride on Golden Horn, Spice Market
Pickup included
Itinerary 1
Where to Meet Your Tour Guide?: If centrally located the guide will meet you at your hotel (on foot), otherwise the meeting point is Foodie-ist Cafe
Highlights of Istanbul: In this option you will visit: Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar - Spice Market
Pickup included
Itinerary 1 + Private Van
12 Seats Capacity Private Van: You can book this option for up to 8 participants including pick-up with a minivan or minibus (Mercedes Sprinter/Vito)
Please Note That: Surcharge may apply for hotels located on the Asian side or outside the city center
Highlights of Istanbul: In this option you will visit: Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar - Spice Market
Pickup included
Itinerary 3
Where to Meet Your Tour Guide?: If centrally located the guide will meet you at your hotel (on foot), otherwise the meeting point is Foodie-ist Cafe
Modern City + Boat Trip: In this option you will visit: Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Boat Trip, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower.
Pickup included
Itinerary 3 + Private Van
12 Seats Capacity Private Van: You can book this option for up to 8 participants including pick-up with a minivan or minibus (Mercedes Sprinter/Vito)
Please Note That: Surcharge may apply for hotels located on the Asian side or outside the city center
Modern City + Boat Trip: In this option you will visit: Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Boat Trip, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
X6246OEmartag,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide showed us the most iconic places of Istanbul and she was very clear and friendly. She also gave us the best food tips!
What a great day!
N1478UEmegans,,Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Errol was one of the best guides I’ve had! He was really knowledgeable about the area and answered every question we had, not to mention just lovely to hang out with all day. He took us to some lovely local areas that we never would have seen by ourselves. He personalised the tour to meet our interests and included foods we wanted to try. I had spent 5 days in Istanbul but felt like I saw a whole different side of it today. Highly recommend!
Istanbul private tour of Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica cisterns , Agia Sofya and the Tookapi Palace
TrishaMelbourne,,Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tolga is a lovely man with an exceptional breadth of knowledge of history, architecture and politics, and has so many interesting stories to tell which he does with a quiet, gentle and extremely interesting manner. He gave us so much time and his range of topics is incredible. I would definitely recommend a tour with Tolga
Unforgetable experience in Istanbul
AmandaR893,,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Istanbul was even more incredible than we imagined and we were able to make the most of our time in port due to Tematique Tours. The first day, it was 3:00 PM by the time we disembarked from our ship. I was concerned that we would miss out on some of the sites we had hoped to see. However, Isil was waiting for us and made sure we maximized our time. She was friendly, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable. She was responsive to our interests and questions. Due to our late start, she even stayed with us so we could do an evening tour of the Basilica Cistern, which was absolutely amazing. We absolutely loved our time with her. The next morning, Tolga met us at the port and made sure we saw the remaining sites we had hoped to see. He was engaging and shared so much information with us that we would not have known otherwise. At our request, he guided us to some amazing shops where we were able to purchase high quality turkish delights, pottery, and leather goods. He also had us sample some delicious Turkish stuffed meatballs on Ikstiklal Street. I hope to return to Istanbul, and if I do, I will definitely be booking the food tour he offers! Do not hesitate to book a tour with this company.
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