Private Tour
ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites
Overview
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This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit the top sites of İstanbul in one day such as ; Blue mosque-Hagia Sophia-Topkapi palace -Basilica cistern-Hippodrome and Grand bazaar .historical places can be visited easily with short distances by walking
BRIEFLY
1- BLUE MOSQUE : 400 year old mosque built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century AD
2- HAGIA SOPHIA : 1500 hundred year old church from the 6th century-Roman time right now partly mosque and museum
3- TOPKAPI PALACE : 500 year old imperial palace of Ottoman Empire .( closed on Tuesdays )
4 Basilica cistern : underground water tank from the 6th century AD by the Roman Empire to provide the water to the city
4 HIPODROM the area where chariot races were held
5 -Grand bazaar: 500 year old bazaar from the ottoman time together with 3500 shops inside (closed on Sundays )
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
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
Blue Mosque
1- BLUE MOSQUE : Blue mosque is a 400 hundred year old imperial mosque and it was built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17.th century AD. • It is famous for its twenty thousands blue ceramic tiles. Inside, you are going to see the beautiful blue tiles of the mosque together stained glass windows . • There is a dress code for visiting the mosque; Women need headscarf and long dresses/ pants to cover the knee and men also need long pants to cover their knees It is free to get in
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
2- HAGIA SOPHIA : Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest cathedrals of Constantinople/ Istanbul and it was built by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th century AD. And still standing for 1500 years with its huge dome. • It was used as a cathedral for about a thousand years during the Roman period and then it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire took over the city in 1453 • Today it is partly used as a mosque and museum together. Inside, you will see icons and motifs from the Roman period and additions from the Ottoman period •There is a dress code to enter. Women need headscarf and long dresses that cover the knee and men also need pants to cover their knees
What‘s Included
TOP SITES : Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia -Topkapi Palace - Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar -Hippodrome
Personal Licensed Private Guide
Roman and Ottoman Historical Major Attractions
Lunch
Museum Entrance Fees
Transportation
Options
İSTANBUL Full-Day Private Tour
ISTANBUL Full-Day Private Tour
Reviews
226 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful day in Instanbul
Mark K,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful full day experience with Fuat. He was on time, polite, kind and care about our needs. Listened to what we wanted to do went at our pace…highly recommend!
It’s worth it ! We...
Courtney M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s worth it ! We enjoyed the experience and felt it was informative. Our guide was also very helpful in navigating line ups and paying for tickets. Be prepared to get your steps in;)
Singing in the rain with Funda
Christine H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Brilliant to have a guide to ourselves. Funda was very good. She paced the tour to suit her elderly clients!
Unique Private Experience
Max M,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend booking a private tour to explore Istanbul! Sila was the guide for my wife and I and she was fantastic! She was informative, personable, and went out of her way for to give great recommendations. Having her to skip the lines was also huge value add that we weren’t expecting. We saw Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Basílica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Highlights were going to a locals restaurant for lunch, private Turkish rug shop experience, and walking through all the shops to find the best deals. We couldn’t recommend Sila or this tour enough!!
Full day Istanbul private tour
davidyT1903LV,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out tour guide in Istanbul was wonderful along the day . We saw the main highlights of the city easily and he answered all the questions
Five star tour guide of Istanbul
Myron R,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Fuat Peker is an excellent guide! Our family felt that he was professional yet personable. His historical knowledge was top notch. Didn't rush, yet was flexible if you wanted to tweek the itinerary. Highly recommend!
Great private tour
Gerard L,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour started a little late because we were delayed in traffic. Sude our tour guide was an excellent guide. She managed to get us into some of our sites ahead of the queue even though we had no advanced tickets. Her knowledge was excellent and maintained our interest throughout. We were given time to take photos and wander. She did bring us to an excellent inexpensive restaurant for lunch. The weather was horrible but she did an amazing tour under this disadvantage. Highly recommend
The best way to discover the Old city
Quest12383975754,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truly enjoyed this walking tour. The guide was very experienced and full of interesting insights, bringing each place to life with stories and explanations. It felt much more meaningful than exploring on our own.
Amazing Tour in the Old town
Sude Y,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience exploring Istanbul’s Old city .Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging sharing historical details in a way that was easy to understand and enjoyable skip the line access were huge advantage especially at busy attractions like Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. Everything was well organized. Highly recommended.
Amazing Old Town Istanbul Tour with Hilal
Russell F,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We just finished a tour of Istanbul’s Old Town with Hilal, and it was an incredible experience. She provided a fantastic overview of the city’s landmarks, sharing her deep knowledge in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. What really stood out was how she tailored the tour to our interests, making it feel personal and unique. In addition to visiting the main sights, we had the chance to take part in a family-run ceramics demonstration and visit an authentic handmade Turkish rug workshop—both were memorable cultural experiences that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Hilal also recommended a wonderful lunch spot away from the typical tourist crowds, which can be hard to find. It gave us a truly authentic taste of the local cuisine. Thank you again, Hilal, for introducing us to your amazing city and making our visit so special!
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