Private 7/8 hours Istanbul Guided Highlights Tour with Bazaars
Overview
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Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will be ready at the port with a sign that will have your name written on it. Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private guide including: Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
Shoes are not permitted in mosques
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Spice market will be visited instead
During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
What To Expect
Istanbul
Your tour guide will be ready at Istanbul port with your name sign . Meeting time will be given during your confirmation
Hippodrome
Our first stop is Hippodrome Square which was the former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Options
Private Sightseeing Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Local taxes
Professional tour guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance Fees ( no interior visits to Topkapı Palace, St. Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque )
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptionally Brilliant tour and guide
Kashmira d,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ethan was brilliant and informative Very patient as my daughter is special needs and takes long to walk We were walking at her speed and very brilliant guy
Lovely historical tour in Istanbul
rickarde400,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did a full day private tour with Abdulkadir Tukur in Istanbul. We thought he was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable within history and archaeology.
Highly Recommend
Patriaquerida80,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mustafa was funny and knowledgeable tour guide that was able to make a long and hot walking tour a lot more enjoyable. I would suggest making a disclaimer that it is a walking tour with an initial and end movements via vehicle.
Wonderful old Istanbul
G3393QKpaulh,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful afternoon and evening with our fabulous tour guide Eda who was knowledgeable, informative, friendly and spoke excellent English. Highlights were Blue Mosque and Haga Sofia which were awe inspiring and scale. Istanbul really feels like the gateway to the East and is such an interesting city. Thank you Eda and Curio Travel!
Great experience in Istambul
932patip,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience in Istambul today. Our guide Buse was great: amicable and courteous and always helpful. But specially her knowledge of Turkish history was impressive. We highly recommend this company and specially Buse.
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