Private Tour
Istanbul Private Tour: Fast-Track & Expert Guide Insight
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
1. Skip all ticket purchase lines, giving you fast-track entry to every major site—no time wasted.
2. Fully licensed guides ensure accurate, up-to-date historical information at every stop.
3. Expert, field-specialized guides provide deep insights you won’t hear on standard tours.
4. Explore Hagia Sophia with expert commentary that reveals hidden details and symbolism.
5. Enjoy Basilica Cistern with priority access and immersive storytelling under the columns.
6. Walk through Sultanahmet Square while uncovering its imperial, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers.
7. Visit the Blue Mosque with cultural context that connects architecture, history, and tradition.
8. Navigate the Grand Bazaar efficiently with insider guidance in the world’s oldest market.
9. A private experience, allowing you to adjust the pace, questions, and photo stops freely.
10. Designed for travelers seeking comfort, speed, and expert knowledge in Istanbul’s Old City.—- Organized by Septillion Travel Agency 18212
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- 8. - Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sultanahmet District
The Sultanahmet District, located at the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, is renowned for its dense concentration of iconic landmarks that reflect the city’s rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. As the core of the Old City, it is home to monumental sites such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome, all positioned within walking distance of one another. The area’s narrow streets, traditional architecture, and archaeological remains illustrate centuries of cultural transformation. Today, Sultanahmet serves as both a major tourism hub and a living historical landscape, offering visitors a direct encounter with Istanbul’s layered past.
Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces. Originally built in 537 AD as a Byzantine cathedral by Emperor Justinian I, it later became a mosque under the Ottoman Empire, then a museum in the 20th century, and once again a mosque in 2020. Its massive dome, stunning mosaics, and unique blend of Byzantine and Ottoman styles make it a symbol of cultural and religious history. Today, Hagia Sophia continues to inspire millions of visitors from around the globe.
What‘s Included
Complimentary beverages
Private Licensed Tour Guide
SKİP the Ticket Line
Traditional Turkish Rug Store visit ( Optional )
Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket
Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at the guest’s discretion
Basilica Cistern Ticket
Options
Istanbul Private Tour - Licensed Tour Guide
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing and informative tour of Istanbul
R1923BHnatashar,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Muhammet was an amazing tour guide, extremely friendly and full of knowledge. We visited the Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia & the Grand Baazar. We started off our tour learning about the history of Istanbul and all the different areas and how they came about. A seamless tour with amazing history. I 100% recommend booking a tour with Muhammet!
Day long excursion of all the major sites
Daniel S,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just spent and excellent day in the company of Mohammet. Visited all the major sites with skip the line passes. We were a large group (16) with children of ages ranging from 12 to 18. He was super well informed, made the tour very interested and was very flexible to our requirements. Whole heartedly recommend the experience.
2-Day Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
jaredg519,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We returned to Istanbul this month, and again arranged with Muhammet for two full days of visits to the many different sites in Istanbul. What makes a tour with Muhammet so special is the ability to fit into the daily tours the sites we wanted to visit. For example, the first day focused on Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Place, Grand Bazaar and a cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. The second day was amazing with a tour to the 6 hills, with a couple bonus stops and a lunch at a Michelin rated restaurant that was special! You’ll have to get this tour information from Muhammet, and in addition to his historical knowledge of what we are visiting, he mentions unexpected details that really highlight what you are seeing. A private tour with Muhammet is excellent value, with all that he packs into the day tour, his excellent communication skills, and the “tea” breaks that allow you to relax and catch up with additional questions! GO OILERS!
haggia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Sistern.
Adventure399166,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is truly an amazing city and Muhammet is your perfect guide. Respectful, patient and knowledgeable, Muhammet will tailor make your tour to best suit your particular needs. His ability to both respect your culture and also share his own means he is the ultimate guide. His ability to engage you and invite you into his world is unique. I loved Muhammet as our guide and you can cannot go wrong.
Thanks to our guide Muhammet Isin for taking us back in time, Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul
U5295SZflorencem,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Places to see absolutely: Agia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Cisterne basilica. All more magical than each other. Having the historical explanations is really a plus.
Fantasmagorical tour of the principal splendours of Istanbul
stevecU5431NS,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Splendid architecture, comprehensive explanation, deep knowledge of subject, so absolutely worth our time and money
This one is a gem
N9936KFsabrinad,,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredibly knowledgeable & fun - had a great time seeing the hagia sofia, basilica cisterns, takshim, authentic delicious Turkish meal & an fun attempt at pottery 😅😅
Best tour guide in Istanbul!
304brendar,,Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the second time I have used Muhammet when in Istanbul. He is a friendly and personable guy who has excellent local knowledge of both the city and Turkey in general. He speaks excellent English and we had a fun day with him. If you need a guide, look no further, this is your man! 100% recommend.
Excellent Tour Guide
mariedL4648UE,,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mouhammet is an excellent tour guide. We all learned a lot from his amazing knowledge of the history of Turkey and the surrounding regions. He took us to all the main sights and provided a great depth of information about each. He is very creative with photo opportunities and really good fun to spend the day with.
Excellent historical and cultural guide to beautiful Istanbul
Carmel C,,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Muhamet was an extremely knowledgeable guide who gave us a really good understanding of the history and culture of Istanbul
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