Private Tour
Private Guided Tour Istanbul from Cruise Ship or Hotel
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
On this tour you'll be starting in famous Roman hippodrome and get lost in the mysterious history and interesting daily life style of Romans, then as te Blue Mosque is next door you will be learning details of Islamic culture and secrets of such a beautifull mosque.
After that you will be crossing over the square to the unique highlight of the city, world famous Saint Sophia, amazing building that has been standing on it's feed for centuries with its relating history of either with christians or muslims.and architectural secret formulas.
after lunch you ll continue exploring the secret sections of Topkapı Palace which used to be the home of Ottoman Sultans and headquarters.
After you go down to the Basilica Cistern which has breathtaking stories and mythological past of Medusa.
You will be enjoying to end the day in labyrinth streets of world famous known grand or covered bazaar where you will get a chance to see and find cultural artifacts and souvenirs.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Private guiding service, flexible timing, 20 years experienced tour guide
Gratuities
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Transportation
Basilica Cistern entrance fee is about 18 usd per person
Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 Euros per person (about 27 usd)
Topkapı Palace entrance fee is 43 Euros per person (about 47 usd)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
One of the highlights of the old part of town.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
the real heritage of the byzantion.
Options
Private Guided Tour Istanbul from Cruise Ship or Hotel
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Atilla, the man!
176nikr,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour guide that is very informative and knowledgable about the area. Knows how to get around long lines and how to maximize your experience in the city when there is a shortage of time.
Truly Exceptional! Best Part of Our Vacation!
Christopher A,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our cruise arrived at the port, we departed the ship, and met our guide Elif, at the designated area. Elif asked when we needed to be back on the ship and what we wanted to see. We had a tight schedule and Elif made sure we got to experience as much as we could within the allotted timeframe. We were able to experience the history and culture of the area. Elif is very professional, knowledgeable, and personable. She even shared some of the local areas that are not overrun by tourist. It was truly a great experience and we highly recommend Elif!
A+ locals experience in Istanbul
skw1304,
Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atilla was a fantastic guide, full of knowledge about his beautiful city and we had a lot of fun along the way seeing the main city sights without being rushed. He knew all the best places to visit and shop and I could not recommend highly enough!
Great guided sightseeing tour with local carpet, leather and ceramic presentations
N8308ZLrobink,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Atilla. He was really helpful in arranging and planning the guided tour. Once the tour started, Atilla told us super interesting facts and stories about Istanbul dating even back to the roman empire and beyond. His story telling is insighful, fun and enjoyable. We had a pleasurable walk from sight to sight. And in the end we even got to enjoy a presentation of turkish carpets in a professional carpet store. This was almost the best part, getting the background story and seeing the works of this old craft. Furthermore we went to a local leather and ceramic store. This tour was fun and we learned a lot. I can highly recommend Atilla as a tour guide!
Best tour guide ever.
C5776QFtimh,
Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide in Istanbul turkey was Atilla … the friendliest and most experienced man who kept our group together and accommodated everyone the best. He went beyond and above the line of duty as a guide to explain the history of sites we visited , gave us ample of time to take pictures, then took pics with us as well… he is very kind and caring… we had tea with him before we returned to our ship & he made sure we were on time prior to ship sailing… I recommend him to everyone…😍
Best tour on our 21 day Sun Princess cruise.
timhZ9559FT,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atilla, our tour guide was amazing. We had six people in our group and he customized our trip to the needs of all of us. He made sure we had time to see all the sites, spoke perfect English, and was very informative. He took us wine tasting, a restaurant for Authentic Turkish food, The bazaar with over 4,000 shops and showed each one of us the us the shops we all wanted to see. We got along so well with him.
Atilla 5 Star Tour Experience
gadde2024,
Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atilla was the most thorough and entertaining tour guide we could ask for on our Istanbul tour! Got to the Sultan’s Palace, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar! Also some wonderful tea with our Mezze plate lunch.
Wonderful cultural experience
sarawB7197FD,
Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atilla was wonderful and helpful explaining all of the local sites, culture, and history. Would definitely recommend anyone join this tour experience
Istanbul private tour
gailhN5970TW,
Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first trip to Turkey seemed daunting so much to see and do. We hired Atilla as a guide, he walked us through the ancient city of Istanbul, introduced us to the culture, history, and food. We were interested in a Turkish carpet, Atilla lead us to reputable shop when we found the perfect rug. He is knowledgeable, personable, kind and loves cats! I would highly recommend Atilla to take you through Istanbul! Gail Higginbotham Annapolis, Maryland USA
First visit to Istanbul Turkey he made it enjoyable
kirksY4276BU,
Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Great communication skills. We took plenty of pictures. He is calm and engaging. Very polite and respectful. Thanks Kirk S.
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