Private Tour
Istanbul Highlights Private Tour: Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Overview
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Explore Istanbul’s iconic Old City, Sultanahmet—named after the famous Blue Mosque—on this walking tour. Visit four of the area’s top monuments, all located within 4–8 minutes’ walk of each other. Discover unique history and architecture up close, with no need for car transfers as all sights are easily accessible on foot. A perfect way to experience the heart of Istanbul!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional tour guide
Drop off to the hotels -cruise port city center locations
Pick up city center hotels and cruise port
Drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia Museum
Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
interior visit of the Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
visit the famous grand bazaar the biggest shopping mall of the europe
Options
Walking tour pickup included
Private old city walking tour: Pick up from the hotels in center, cruise port, are included, please contact with the supplier to confirm your location
Duration: 6 hours: This is walking tour of old city and museums time depends on your interest, usually it is around 6 to 8 hours
Walking tour : We do pick up all from the hotels- airbnb, flats in city center or cruise port , there is no drop off service
Pickup included
Reviews
664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I originally signed up...
Mallory H,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I originally signed up and read there was an established agenda but instead was told it was based on preference. Not a big deal as I mentioned all the sights I thought I was seeing and we did those. Recommend inquiring before going so that time can reflect desired agenda. Besides that. Our tour guy OJ was very friendly and knowledgeable. Not exactly structured but she had a plan and it worked out ok. I would recommend.
A truely great tour and guide.
David A,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared for immersion in the history of old Istanbul. Also be prepared to walk. Our guide Kenan was both knowledgeable and fun to spend day with. It was a enjoyable as well as imformative day
Best way to see the old city
Wende L,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenan was a fantastic guide, and we packed in a ton of siteseeing in a 10-hour day! He was knowledgeable about the city’s history, and we saw the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sofia, the spice market, and more. We also had a wonderful lunch at a rooftop cafe. We highly recommend this tour, and please ask for Kenan. (Be aware that we walked about 15,000 steps, so might be too much for some.)
I will definitely recommend your tour company
Gloria B,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a good decision to book the private tour with you. The guide, Mr Kenan, had a lot of knowledge and took us to all the places we wanted to visit. He knew the places really well and shared a lot of historic information with us.
A must Do!
Richard S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Out your guide was Songül. She was absolutely amazing really took us on a very detail experience of Istanbul, Turkey, its story and highlights. Being a private tour absolutely make the difference here plus the fact that Songul not only took us to the architectural highlights but also to the most amazing local food experiences around the area. 10/10
A very good guide, he...
Annet h,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very good guide, he knew a lot. Had a great day. We highly recommend him. The hotel is very clean and comfortable. Thank you very much!
Informative and accommodating
Steve H,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great and very informative. Also very accommodating. Even when I made an error in giving them my location for the pick-up, the guide was able to meet me at my exact location and for that I am grateful. Overall, the guide was tuned in to my needs as a visitor
Hilal is a superstar tour guide!!
Mirha w,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic walking tour. Covers most things, the tour guide is very accommodating and helpful. Transport from the hotel was very nice too!
At first, I didn’t...
Monina F,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00At first, I didn’t realize this was a walking tour, so I was a bit surprised—and honestly, a little disappointed. But then I noticed our hotel was right across from the train station, and it turned out to be just a short ride to the mosque. We were lucky to have Maksut " Maks" as our guide—such a great guy! He was punctual, meeting us right in our hotel lobby, and immediately led the way. Throughout the tour, he was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of Istanbul. He kept the pace comfortable and even adjusted the tour to our preferences. When we got tired, he showed us photos of the sites so we wouldn’t miss anything important. By the end of the tour, we completely fell in love with the place. Tip for ladies: bring your own scarf when visiting the mosque—it’s required. And don’t miss a visit to the Grand Bazaar! You’ll find the best Turkish delight at Yayla Store. Be sure to sample the flavors first so you can pick your favorite!
Our guided walking tour of Istanbul.
Susan P,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Viator has proven once again to be an extremely reliable tour booking company. We booked a private guide for a tour of Istanbul. We had trouble with our flight, delaying our time however, our guide reached out to us and we were able to reschedule for the following day. We had an extremely knowledgeable guide who was lovely. She was a wealth of information about the history of all the sites and then some. I highly recommend Viator and our guide Eylem.
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