Overview
This private city tour allows you to see highlights of Istanbul with a private tour guide who is an expert on the history and culture of the city.
This tour can be operated as a shore excursion tour as well from Galataport.
As entrance fees are not included in the price, your itinerary remains flexible and you have a chance to customize it with your guide on the tour day.
Transportation can be handled by walking, public transportation, taxis or we can arrange private van service for you upon request.
A licensed tour guide has skip-the-line priority to buy museum tickets and he/she will help you to purchase them. Please remember you may need to wait in security lines.
The duration of the tour is 7 hours per day, but you can keep it shorter by talking with your guide as well.
The most important sites of Istanbul will be explained by your private tour guide who will be a local friend with you here. Your guide will show you the best spots to take pictures for your Instagram account.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Skip-the-Line Priority TO BUY Museum Tickets
Private Tour
Guide meets you ON FOOT
Professional Tour Guide
Transportation
Meal and Drinks
Topkapi Palace Ticket - 1500 TL/48 USD per person
Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 1050 TL/33 USD per person
Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 300 TL/10 USD per person
Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
In case you can't reach us on primary number, you can contact us at +905054542137 (Available on WhatsApp)
What to expect
Day 1 Istanbul Old City / Sultanahmet Tour
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Sultanahmet District
10 min
Sultanahmet District
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Sultanahmet Square
10 min
Historical Sultanahmet Square
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour Admission ticket not included
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Santa Sofia, Ayasofya
*Please note that no one has right to skip-the-line for here, so you may need to wait in the security line. -
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission ticket not included
Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family, Topkapi Palace
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Blue Mosque
1 hour
Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii
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Grand Bazaar
1 hour
Grand Bazaar, Grand Covered Bazaar, Kapali Carsi
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Hippodrome
30 min
Hippodrome Square, Byzantine Hippodrome, German Fountain, Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column
Day 2 Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour
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Bosphorus Strait
10 min Admission ticket not included
Bospohorus Region
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2 hours
2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht
*Please advise if you prefer us to arrange private yacht for you,
Ferry ticket is NOT included -
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
1 hour
Spice Bazaar, Spice Market, Egyptian Market, Misir Carsisi
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Dolmabahce Palace
2 hours Admission ticket not included
Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family by the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace
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Rustem Pasha Mosque
30 min
Rustem Pasha Mosque with wonderful tiles of Iznik style.
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Galata Koprusu
10 min
Galata Bridge, Galata Koprusu
Day 3 Istanbul Golden Horn Region Tour
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Golden Horn
10 min
Golden Horn / Halic
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Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi
1 hour
Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate / Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
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Balat
1 hour
Balat District
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10 min
Vodina Street and Colorful Balat Houses
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Eyup
1 hour
Eyup Distict and Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb
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Pierre Loti Tepesi
30 min
Pierre Loti Hill and Panoramic Golden Horn view, tea break
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Vefa Bozacisi
20 min
Vefa Bozacisi, traditional Turkish drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options
Can I cancel Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Skip-the-Line Priority TO BUY Museum Tickets
- Private Tour
- Guide meets you ON FOOT
- Professional Tour Guide
What's not included?
- Transportation
- Meal and Drinks
- Topkapi Palace Ticket - 1500 TL/48 USD per person
- Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 1050 TL/33 USD per person
- Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 300 TL/10 USD per person
- Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sultanahmet District, Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia Mosque, TopkapI Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, Bosphorus Strait.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Bonita Tour
