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Private Istanbul Tour – Full Day of Iconic Sights & Local Gems
(12) 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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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For 1–3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
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For 4–8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
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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Make the most out of your stay in Istanbul with a local driver who will show you around. Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car in a fully customizable tour. Your Welcomer will share historical facts and immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle.
Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region. Finish off your tour admiring the view from t...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Topkapi Palace
Galata Tower
Dolmabahçe Palace
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Private Istanbul Tour – Full Day of Iconic Sights & Local Gems
(12) Reviews
Istanbul
About
Make the most out of your stay in Istanbul with a local driver who will show you around. Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car in a fully customizable tour. Your Welcomer will share historical facts and immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle.
Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region. Finish off your tour admiring the view from t...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Topkapi Palace
Galata Tower
Dolmabahçe Palace
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Itinerary
1
Blue Mosque
Or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a still-functioning place of workship featuring stained glass windows with intricate designs and hand-painted blue tiles.
30 minutes
2
Sultanahmet District
Οnce the centre of public life in Constantinople, the Hippodrome was the scene of ferocious chariot races. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are located here.
30 minutes
3
Hagia Sophia Mosque
The former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral dedicated to Holy Wisdom, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum.
1 hour
4
Basilica Cistern
It was constructed beneath the palace and its purpose was water storage as well as water filtration for those buildings.
1 hour
5
Topkapi Palace
An opulent complex of four courtyards, a harem, and a garden that served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
1 hour
6
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops offering a large array of products.
30 minutes
7
Galata Tower
Called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of the city.
1 hour
8
Taksim Square
City's largest square, famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is also the location of the Republic Monument.
30 minutes
9
Dolmabahce Palace
A 19th century, baroque-style building is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire.
1 hour
10
Bosphorus Bridge
Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait while connecting Europe and Asia.
