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Istanbul: Private City Tour with Transportation

4.5057473 out of 5 stars
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4.5057473 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
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Istanbul: Private City Tour with Transportation
4.5057473 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5057473 out of 5 stars
87 reviews

Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a private day tour.

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Duration 7.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

E
Entela – United Kingdom

It was a wonderful trip. Especially Kemal was a very nice and well knowledgeable man. It was a pleasure to book our trip with the company and very happy to have Kemal as our tour guide

C
Celeste – United Kingdom

It was great. Our tourguide was Volkan and he is very knowledgeable about everything around the city. He showed us some great tourist spots and explained everything. He is very nice too. Thank you Volkan for showing us around.

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Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    İstanbul

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    Hagia Sophia

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

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    Sultan Ahmed Mosque

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

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    Serpent Column

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

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    German Fountain, Istanbul

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

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    Sultanahmet District

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Pass by, Safety briefing (30 minutes)

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    Obelisk of Theodosius III

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

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    Basilica Cistern

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Topkapi Palace

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

    Extra fee

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    Grand Bazaar

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing

  • Arrive back at:

    İstanbul

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Amaze The History of Istanbul City, Discover the Roman and Ottoman Empires
  • Discover Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue)
  • Marvel at the Basilica Cistern as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno"
  • Discover Hagia Sophia,Hipodromme and Grand Baazar, Take Outstanding Photo Shoots
  • Delve into the rich histories of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

Full description

Istanbul City Tour includes transportation) and the services of a knowledgeable guide who can provide insights and stories about the city's landmarks. This type of tour is ideal for solo travelers, families, or small groups looking for a more personalized and exclusive experience in Istanbul.

•The Hippodrome of Constantinople, also known as the Sultanahmet Square, is an ancient chariot racing track and the sporting and social center of Constantinople.

• Visit Serpent and Constantine Obelisk and German Fountain.

•Visit the famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a historic mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque is known for its stunning architecture, with its six minarets and beautiful blue tiles adorning the interior, which give it the nickname "Blue Mosque."

• Experience The Hagia Sophia, a famous historic building located in oldtown Istanbul. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.

• See Hagia Irina church, the first church in Istanbul built in 4th Century

•See the Basilica Cistern visited by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Impresive Roman empire structure as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno" and James Bond "From Russia with Love"

•Finalize the day at the famous Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops.

• Get the personalized experience of a private tour

Includes

  • Private Tour
  • Private Professional Guide
  • Skip-the-line access to buy tickets
  • Transfers ( if Option Selected)
  • Hagia Sophia entry tickets
  • Basilica Cistern entry tickets
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Important information

What to bring

  • Long pants
  • Headscarf
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sarong

Know before you go

  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On these days, it will be replaced with the Arasta Baazar or the Spice Bazaar
  • Women need to wear a scarf to cover their head
  • Hotel pickup and drop off ( if option selected)

From $198 per group up to 8

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 87 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Entela – United KingdomApril 1, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful trip. Especially Kemal was a very nice and well knowledgeable man. It was a pleasure to book our trip with the company and very happy to have Kemal as our tour guide
C
Celeste – United KingdomNovember 21, 2024 – Verified booking
It was great. Our tourguide was Volkan and he is very knowledgeable about everything around the city. He showed us some great tourist spots and explained everything. He is very nice too. Thank you Volkan for showing us around.
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Theresa – United StatesOctober 18, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide Batu perfectly timed our arrival at the popular tourist spots to avoid the crowds and also provided skip-the-line access to avoid standing in line for tickets. We liked the fact that Batu also took us to a local eatery for lunch so that we can eat authentic Turkish food for lunch and a cafe in the afternoon for authentic Turkish coffee.

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