Private Tour
Top Sights of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour
Overview
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Visit most popular sights of Istanbul with your private tour guide who has skip-the-line priority in 1-2 or 3 days;
DAY-1
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace.
DAY-2
Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim-Istiklal Street, Galata Tower.
Note: Booking private vehicle is suggested for this day as transportation is required between sites of visit.
DAY-3
Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Eyüp Sultan District, Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill
Note: Booking private vehicle is suggested for this day as transportation is required between sites of visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that; On Tuesdays Topkapi Palace, on Sundays Grand Bazaar, on Mondays Dolmabahce Palace is closed.
Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are closed until 2pm on Fridays. If one of the mosques are not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
When booking the tour with van for Day-1, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet you will be steps from the museums, so the van will not be used as much. On Day-2 and Day-3 we suggest you to book a van as transfers are required between sights.
Annual closing dates of museums and bazaars; New Year, Ramadan Festival, Sacrifice Eid/Festival
Since Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority so you may need to wait in the security line. To avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for second time.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Skip-the-line entry to museums
Officially licensed tour guide
Museum/Activity tickets
Lunch and drinks
Transportation (unless option booked)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
1 Day Private Guide
This tour includes visits to; Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar.
Pickup included
2 Day Private Guide
Blue Mosq, Hagia Sop, Topkapi Pal, Basilica Cis, Grand Baz, Hipp. Spice Mar, Bosph Cru, Dolmabahce Pal,Taksim Squ,Istiklal St
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing city!
steefl2023,Sep 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fascinating taking the Istanbul walking tour for the entire day. Any questions we had might have been answered by our experienced tour guide. Following a great lunch and a tour of the city's most significant sites, we completed the day with a romantic sunset yacht trip as our guide provided more commentary on the surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire day!
Fantastic experience with a nice guide
S256PTjohnl,Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic day with a very good English speaking guide. Was able to tell us a lot about the sights. Also about Lo Katies, which you don't come to as an average tourist. Day flew by. We had a great day and learned a lot about this fantastic city, its inhabitants and history
Amazing introduction to city
Aaaaronn,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to discover a city especially if it’s your first time. We had an amazing tour guide who spoke English well and kept the attention of the kids during the tour and inform us all day about the rich history of Istanbul. What a day! Highly recommended!
Amazing tour
Michelle3364,Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00"We were only in Istanbul for one whole day, but our tour guide was fantastic. She went above and above by introducing us to the greatest restaurants and shops, as well as all the stunning sites, rich history, and culture. She was not only an excellent tour guide; she also became our friend. A+ Recommendation!"
Incredible experience in Istanbul
JuanCarlos D,Jul 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing guide service, he was so kind and took us to all different attactions and places to meet and exceed our expectations
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