Private Tour
Private Guided Tour in Istanbul
Overview
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You will explore the beauty of Istanbul by visiting the most important highlights of Istanbul with a licenced professional tourist guide. Your guide will explain histories, stories, religious and architectural informations, about Turks and daily life of Turks. And also your guide will explain some informations that you can't read in the books. Your guide will assist you for all your requests and will try to answer all your questions. Your guide will show the best points for taking pictures and will make your tour easy for you. You will enjoy the beauty of the city with your guide experiences.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Walking distances, taking pictures and waitings on the queues takes approximately 1 hour during the tour.
You will have 1 hour free time for your lunch.
If you would like me to arrange the TICKETS in advance, please contact me.
If you would like me to arrange a TRANSFER or a vehicle for you, please contact me.
If you would like me to organise anything else for you, please don't hesitate to contact me
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Blue Mosque is closed till 2:30pm on Fridays.
Hagia Sophia is closed between 12:00 - 2:30pm on Fridays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hippodrome
Hippodrome is the place of chariot races during the Roman time. I will give some informations about the history of this city. We will see some obelisks there and you can take some pictures of the oldest monument in the city which is Egyptian Obelisk.
Blue Mosque
We will visit one of the most important Ottoman Mosque. I will give some informations about the Islam and about the architecture of this mosque. And you will understand that why it calls Blue Mosque. There is a dress code for this mosque. Ladies have to cover their heads with headscarves and dresses should be longer. Men can wear shorts but should be under the knee.
What‘s Included
Guidance Fee
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
All expenses
Gratuities
Topkapi Palace
Basilica Cistern
Hagia Sophia
Options
Private Guided Tour in the Old City of Istanbul
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Omer is a great guide. ...
Michele K,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Omer is a great guide. This tour went to all of the "must sees" of Istanbul if you don't have much time in the city. Having Omer there to tell us the history and get us around was well worth the money.
Super tour from super guide
719jonathano,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omer was an awesome guide for us in Istanbul. He was a great communicator, showed up early, was patient and flexible. We were able to travel at our own pace, he knows the city well and was a great companion for our first day in Istanbul. If you’re looking for a great guide, look no further, Omer is your man!
5 Stars to Omer!
sarahbracco,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour we took with Omer Sanal was wonderful! Omer is knowledgeable, personable and thoughtful, sharing history of Istanbul and his culture. Our walking tour included the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar (including a weaving demonstration) and the Basilica Cistern. Although it was a lot to cover in one day, we never felt rushed. We highly recommend Omer…. It was a perfect day. Thank you!
Great day in Istanbul
881juliusa,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omer was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and really knows his way around. He made it very informative and enjoyable.
Guided tour old town, Istanbul
R695RKkeithb,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omer to say the least was an amazing guide, we learned so much from Omar visiting the Blue Mosque , Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia Moschee, took a boat ride on the Bosporus Strait, used all the public forms of transportation, and pretty much walked all thru Istanbul. The entire time we felt like we were in excellent hands. We have already recommended Omer to all our friends and family.Omer From Keith and Susan thanks for making our trip so special.
Omer is the best!
T2227DGadams,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omer is an amazing guide with over a decade of experience in guiding in Istanbul. He knows the spots to discover and has lot of info on the main sites. I was there with my mom. We visited the haugia Sophia, Topkapi palace, the cistern and grand Bazaar. He helped us with crowds and personal safety. And he helped us find very specific souvenirs like antique items in the bazaar.
Omer is worth every penny!
aprill796,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omer made us feel safe and comfortable in a busy and exotic city. As two women traveling, Omer made our 6 hour tour to: Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern seamless and easy. He is a native Turk, professional and a comfortable person to be around. He gave us practical and historical information that enhanced our entire experience. He is not pushy and for example we stopped and had coffee when we needed to rest. He also guided us to, and came along with us onto the tram to make it on time to our Bosphorus sunset cruise, which would have been very complicated to maneuver without him. I had been told by others that hiring a private and professional guide was “worth it” and now I understand why.
A memorable day in Istanbul with Omer.
Helene P,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With Omer you will make the most of your day visiting Istanbul. It will take you to the right place at the right time to avoid long queues. It can also cut the line in several places. You will not waste time and you will make the most of your day. Omer picked us up at Galata port and we took public transport to the historic part of Istanbul. We spent the day with him and we made the right choice. A memorable day. Of note, Omer is English-speaking.
Friendly and personable local guide, you can't go wrong!
lv2trvlevrywer,Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend Omer for a Private Guided Tour in the Old City of Istanbul. He is very responsive via WhatsApp and very knowledgeable of the Old City. He will tailor the tour to your needs. He can also get into special ticket lines for the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace so you do not have to go through long queues to purchase tickets. If there is something particular you are interested in Omer will gladly recommend. We had a lunch at a delicious kebab restaurant that Omer highly recommended and we were not disappointed. Hire Omer!
Guided tour - Istanbul
Rohan M,Jun 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our guided walk tour through the Blue Mosque and Topkapi palace with Mr Omer. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, always smiling and was very patient to adjust with the young and old within our group. Highly recommend.
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