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Private Customizable Istanbul Day Tour with Licensed Guide
(68) Reviews
Istanbul
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Get the most out of your time in Istanbul with a private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to you. This customizable day tour is ideal for travelers who value flexibility and a personal approach.
Tour highlights include: • A private, licensed guide focused exclusively on your interests • A customizable itinerary tailored to your pace and priorities • The freedom to explore iconic landmarks, local neighborhoods, or both • Historical context, cultural insights, and local perspectives throughout the day • Themes such as religious heritage, architecture, local markets, or cultural highlights
This tour is part of our Private Istanbul Experience Collection, offering: • Old City, Bosphorus, or N...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Professional Licensed Guiding
All Taxes
Guide meets you at centrally located hotels
Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)
Private Customizable Istanbul Day Tour with Licensed Guide
(68) Reviews
Istanbul
About
Get the most out of your time in Istanbul with a private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to you. This customizable day tour is ideal for travelers who value flexibility and a personal approach.
Tour highlights include: • A private, licensed guide focused exclusively on your interests • A customizable itinerary tailored to your pace and priorities • The freedom to explore iconic landmarks, local neighborhoods, or both • Historical context, cultural insights, and local perspectives throughout the day • Themes such as religious heritage, architecture, local markets, or cultural highlights
This tour is part of our Private Istanbul Experience Collection, offering: • Old City, Bosphorus, or N...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Professional Licensed Guiding
All Taxes
Guide meets you at centrally located hotels
Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and one of Istanbul’s most important landmarks, known for its massive dome, mosaics, and rich historical significance.
*Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
1 hour
2
Blue Mosque
One of Istanbul’s most iconic mosques, famed for its elegant domes, six minarets, and interior adorned with thousands of blue Iznik tiles, reflecting the grandeur of Ottoman architecture.
30 minutes
3
Hippodrome
Once the social and sporting center of Byzantine Constantinople, the Hippodrome features historic monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and offers insight into the city’s ancient past.
15 minutes
4
Basilica Cistern
An impressive underground reservoir dating to the Byzantine era, known for its atmospheric columns, vaulted ceilings, and the mysterious Medusa head carvings.
30 minutes
5
German Fountain
A late-Ottoman landmark gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II, this elegant octagonal fountain features intricate mosaics and marks the historic heart of Sultanahmet Square.
10 minutes
6
Topkapi Palace
The former residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries, this vast palace complex offers insight into imperial life, with courtyards, pavilions, and sweeping views over the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
2 hours
7
Hagia Irene Museum
One of Istanbul’s oldest churches, Hagia Irene is a rare example of a Byzantine church that was never converted into a mosque, known for its simple interior and historical significance.
15 minutes
8
Grand Bazaar
One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is a lively maze of shops selling textiles, jewelry, ceramics, spices, and traditional Turkish goods.
