Private Tour
Private Istanbul Tour: Explore the City's Classics with a Guide
Overview
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Embark on a journey through time as you visit Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Start with the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia, then explore the magnificent Blue Mosque with its stunning domes and minarets. Dive into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Basilica Cistern and step into the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. End your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, for a colorful and lively shopping experience. Book now to enjoy an unforgettable day filled with history and culture!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration
Guides can meet you in central hotels.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, is one of the most beautiful mosques in the city.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia was first built as a church in the 6th century and is now a mosque.
What‘s Included
Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Transportation is optional
Museum Ticket
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Guide and Vehicle
VITO
Pickup included
Private Guide
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
433graemea,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great two days with Ozge who was extremely knowledgeable and tailored both days to meet our interests. We also did not queue for a single experience which made a big difference.
Great guided tour of Istanbul
Christopher P,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide Very knowledgeable Worked with us very well. Nothing was too much trouble. Sibel was a great guide The tour is a must do.
Fantastic day sightseeing
281christopher,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sibel was excellent. She had great knowledge about each sight we visited and made it fun. Her kindness and patience with my mobility limitations was much appreciated. We had a wonderful day and learned so much. Thoroughly recommend our guide and tour.
Worth Every Dime
daliaaL8507SI,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this tour enough. It was honestly the highlight of our trip. We were able to do all of the major attractions in one day. Without feeling it. It was personalized to my husband and I’s tastes and interest. She asked all the right questions and made the experience effortless. Our tour guide was Qzge. Her knowledge and professionalism was only outshined by her amazing personality.. She met us at our hotel and then educated us on the train system, which came in very handy for the rest of our trip. Kindly offered to take all of our pictures and knew the best spots to get the most amazing veiws. Great shopping and food . Honestly so worth the money.
Istanbul Private tour
Adrian F,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best Guide in Istanbul! He knows eveeything and he is really good explaining and avoiding big lines. Eytan, thanks for Everything.
Amazing day in Istanbul
azadpa,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day. Our guide Duygu was wonderful . She took us to all the beautiful places and mosques and various neighborhoods and told us about history and culture of each pace . She was patient and made sure we had break along the way. She also took us to grand Bazar and helped us with catching an Uber back to our hotel. She was so wonderful and we highly recommend her.
Samet private tour guide Istanbul
268laurensd,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With only two nights and one full day to explore the beautiful old city of Istanbul, we were blessed to be in the good and reliable hands of Samet, an enjoyable highly experienced private tour guide. Moreover with his deep knowledge of all spectaculair cultural highlights of Istanbul, he showed us around in a pleasant and balanced way, without having a feeling to be in a rush. With his vinnesse and network he knows his way arround some of the queues sd well, which was welcoming :-). Lastly his Turkish coffee, thee, lunch and end of day drink locations were simply amazing!
Debbie Myers
Valenciadeb,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and experience. Berat was an absolutely incredible tour guide! He took us to the places early with the lease lines and saved us an enormous amount of frustration and standing in lines for the mosques in the heat. He was extremely well educated and taught everything about his country and how it came to be from centuries ago. I highly recommend him if you can get him as your tour guide.
Excursion mosques and karakoi district galata tower
V8284OBcarolinar,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good the private excursion was understood very well explains super well and very professional. Of course super recommended 🙂
Fantastic
11lhh,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ece was a fantastic guide, being a private tour you can do it without hurry and stop where you are most interested, she was always willing to do what we asked, grace Ece
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