Private Tour
Private Tour to Historical Peninsula in Istanbul
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This tour consists of 5 main must-see spots of Historical Penisula: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, and Basilica Cistern. Except for Hagia Sophia (since it is an actively used Mosque), you will have a priority entrance with me to skip the line for these spots. History, Culture & Architectural History-based old city tour in a sincere way from a professional and passionate tour guide. Tour guides have free entrance to all of the spots.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
A living masterpiece of a transition sample from the Roman Era to the Byzantine Age will be seen in the way of conversion and preservation by the Ottoman Turks. 15-century-old church of Orthodox Christianity mosaics will be seen underneath the first dome constructed over a basilica rectangular plan.
Blue Mosque
An architectural sample of the classical period of the Ottoman Empire and its History brief. The reason for the Blue name of the mosque in interior design tiles and hand drawings.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Service
Lunch
In case of transportation use
Topkapı Palace Entrance fee: 2000 Turkish Liras (52$)
Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee 1300 TL (33 dollars)
Hagia Sophia Entrance 25 euros per person
Pickup points
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Kabasakal Cad. No:5 Istanbul Turkiye
Sabiha Gokcen
Istanbul Turkiye
Istanbul Airport
TayakadIn, Terminal Street No. 1 Istanbul Turkiye
Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
FIndIkcI Remzi Sk. No: 7, Hobyar Istanbul Turkiye
Ravouna 1906 Suites
Istiklal cad. No: 201 Istanbul Turkiye
Options
Private Tour to Historical Peninsula in Istanbul
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
IBRAHIM IS A TURKISH DELIGHT
Savaş Ö,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s always great to have a local friend while traveling, but Ibrahim was far more than just a local guide. Thanks to his prestige in the city we had so many extras during the tour. (You won’t believe how well-known this guy is in the city!) We didn’t wait long lines thanks fast track tickets he provided for us, in the restaurant they gave us complimentary baklava, ice cream and coffee!! He helped us to experience everything that we are looking for in the tour. Ibrahim is the only thing you need in the city!!
Best Guide to travel To Istanbul and Capadocia
JavierSolorzano,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Istambul and Capadocia For a aventure and exploring, our guide Ibrahim is the best. Exploring the major sites and rare sites in Istanbul, old city, Galata and the oriental sites was excelente. Our guide was able to respond challenging questions, with knowledge and excellent arguments. In Capadocia we were able to see +- 2000 years old caves that very few people see.
Superb guide
minime786,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, fun and very knowledgeable! Loved getting to know Istanbul with Ibrahim and enjoyed the off the beaten places he took us to. Very knowledgeable, interesting conversation, fun and attentive. I would recommend to anyone visiting Turkey. Lots of luck!
Best guided tour!!!
ryanmK399AM,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private guided tour was excellent. It was well organized, professional and very friendly and enjoyable. We all enjoyed our guide Ibrahim and his wealth of knowledge and charisma. Thank you Ibrahim!
A delightful bite of history
Ozgurkaradeniz,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful experience in old town of Istanbul. I have seen all of these main spots with his lovely explanations. Especially Cistern and Hagia Sophia were so interesting. I thank him a lot again.
We skipped line
36h sniye ,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Because Ibrahim is both a Guide, he skipped some lines and made our tour better because he knew the opening and closing hours of the visiting points. Very good information, thanks Ibrahim.
Not like a guided tour, but a day with a good friend
A5471IPstephanies,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Ibrahim in Istanbul was just great! With his warm, open nature, he immediately made us feel like we were out with a friend. Ibrahim knows the city incredibly well – from the big sights to little insider tips off the tourist trails. We were particularly impressed by how exciting and understandable he explains history, culture and everyday life. Never dry, always alive and full of enthusiasm. He takes time for questions, adapts the tour flexibly and makes sure that you really understand and experience Istanbul. We can highly recommend Ibrahim – if you are not only looking for a guided tour but a real experience, you should definitely go with him! ✨
Excellent, friendly
suziemM1316UO,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent knowledge of the history and area. Wonderful with children! Spent 3 days in Istanbul sights and advice/recomendations on local venues/activities
An enriching added value for a visit to beautiful Istanbul
Connector14132573797,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit to this beautiful city was even more interesting thanks to Ibrahim: details and history that we would otherwise never have discovered. With a lot of patience, kindness and a good knowledge of languages he was the perfect guide for us.
Most amazing experience
bhavaneshm,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our experience with Ibrahim immensely. I don’t think our vacation would have been the same without him. He cared so much about our individual needs, pacing the tour and changing things up according to what we asked for and to our interests. He is so smart, knowledgeable about politics, history, and religion, and somehow made it so interesting for all of us including teens. We really appreciated the dining suggestions he recommended because they were exactly what we asked for. He arranged things seamlessly with our driver. We never had to wait in lines! He was thoughtful and spoke multiple languages fluently. We lastly appreciated his thoughtful parting gifts. We all felt so lucky to have had such a top tier tour guide. We will be recommending him to all friends. His sense of humour and passion for his city and country shines through- Ibrahim is so much more than a tour guide. We miss him already
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