Private Tour
Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included
Overview
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Get to the heart of old Constantinople with this private 1-day walking tour of Istanbul's old city, Sultanahmet. Visit the Roman-era Hippodrome, the iconic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Serayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, and the stunning Hagia Sophia cathedral-mosque before haggling for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar. Most people spend 8 hours or less on this tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia
Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles
Private Expert Local Guide
Private expert tour guiding for the day
Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
Drinks
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
Worldwide famous Blue Mosque, covered with blue tiles and ceramics, Only the mosque with 6 minarets in the city
Grand Bazaar
World largest ancient shopping mall. 3700 independent shops, see the main samples of local items
Options
PRIVATE ISTANBUL CITY TOUR
Private city tour
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Major Bucket List Fulfillment
Stan R,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fair amount of walking so wear comfortable shoes. Peri was super knowledgeable and such a great personality. Could not say enough good things about her care and navigating of all the sites into a wonderful experience for us. Highly recommend this to get the most out of the high profile sites in Istanbul.
A great way to experience the history of Istanbul
Wendy W,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spent time explaining things in detail. Kept checking on us to see that we were going at a good pace and gave us a run down of the tour itinerary. Would highly recommend this tour and our guide Eda.
Perfect private tour of Istanbul
Garrick M,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Eylem was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Istanbul, she brought every site to life with insight and enthusiasm. Her English was excellent, she was full of energy throughout the day, and completely accommodating to our group’s needs. Couldn’t have wished for a better guide — highly recommended.
Wonderful
Denyce H,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Billur was our tour guide in Istanbul, she was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, personable, patient. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend. Great time!!
Fantastic Tour
michael m,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fantastic half day tour of the major sites of Istanbul. Our guide Billur was just the best. She was so knowledgeable and guided us through the crowds with ease. We highly recommend her.
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