Uncover Istanbul on your own itinerary with a private, flexible tour. Choose the places you want to see and travel at your own pace. A private guide will take you shopping at the Grand Bazaar and to all the major attractions, like the Hagia Sophia.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul according to your own itinerary with a private guide
- See all the main attractions or visit lesser known sights
- Shop for souvenir bargains at the Grand Bazaar
- Take in the fragrant scents of the Spice Bazaar
- Cruise the Bosphorous between Europe and Asia
- Learn about the Ottoman and Byzantine history of Istanbul
Full description
Hire a professional tour guide to take you where you want in Istanbul. During the full-day excursion you can discover Istanbul by visiting places from a sample itinerary, or choose your own route.
Following a hotel pick-up at approximately 09:00, your guide, who will speak the language of your choice, will lead you through the city’s iconic districts to landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia. Along the way they will provide you with interesting facts about the landmarks you visit.
You can take a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, the famous body of water that separates Europe from Asia. Soak up the bustling atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and shop for some unique souvenir gifts, or take in the scents and colors of the Spice Bazaar.
Explore some of the lesser known sights, such as the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, Fethiye Mosque, and New Mosque. Or get right to the heart of Istanbul at the vibrant Taksim Square, and learn about its long and diverse history at attractions such as Galata Tower. The choice is yours, and you can tour at your own pace, avoiding the waits that can sometimes occur during organized group tours.
Includes
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel (in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas of Istanbul only)
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation expenses
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The Blue Mosque is being renovated until end of 2020 so some parts of the ceiling might be temporarily covered
