Enjoy a fully private 6-hour tour through the heart of Istanbul, designed to give you the perfect introduction to the city without feeling rushed.
Discover the fascinating Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with your own licensed local guide.
But this is more than simply visiting monuments. I’ll bring Istanbul’s history to life through stories, hidden details, legends, and local insights — sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, and always personal.
Because this is a private tour, the experience is completely yours. Ask questions, take your time, explore the places that interest you most, and enjoy the freedom to experience Istanbul at your own pace. ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Peace of Baklava dessert
Tickets
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Green Corner Cafe & Restaurant
We will meet in front of Green Corner Cafe opposite the ENTER gate of the Basilica Cistern museum.
Return
Itinerary
1
Basilica Cistern Museum
The 1500-year-old Roman water cistern, where the 1963 James Bond and US-made Inferno movies were shot. It is one of the largest water cisterns in the world and contains two giant Medusa column capital bases from Greek mythology. It is also said that it contains the symbol of eternal immortality of the half-man, half-God Hercules.
1 hour
2
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Built between 532 and 537, Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom, Ayasofya) represents a brilliant moment in Byzantine architecture and art. It was the principal church of the Byzantine Empire in its capital.
1 hour
3
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616, by the architect Mehmet Ağa, instructed by Sultan Ahmed I. It was designed as an imperial show of strength to complement the imposing Hagia Sophia Mosque, which faces it across Sultanahmet Square.
30 minutes
4
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome symbolizes the power and strength of the Byzantine Empire.
It symbolized its magnificence.
Here the emperors appear before the people and celebrate their victories.
He celebrated and communicated directly with the public. In this aspect,
The hippodrome was a symbol of political power.
30 minutes
5
Grand Bazaar
Approximately 61 streets and
It is a huge maze of more than 4,000 shops.
This breadth and complexity gives visitors a unique experience.
It offers kegif experience.
Guides to visitors
streets of the bazaar and important
While showing the points
the charm of getting lost in the labyrinth structure
explains.
Istanbul Old City Private Guided Tour One Up to Six
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About
Enjoy a fully private 6-hour tour through the heart of Istanbul, designed to give you the perfect introduction to the city without feeling rushed.
Discover the fascinating Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with your own licensed local guide.
But this is more than simply visiting monuments. I’ll bring Istanbul’s history to life through stories, hidden details, legends, and local insights — sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, and always personal.
Because this is a private tour, the experience is completely yours. Ask questions, take your time, explore the places that interest you most, and enjoy the freedom to experience Istanbul at your own pace. ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Peace of Baklava dessert
Tickets
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Green Corner Cafe & Restaurant
We will meet in front of Green Corner Cafe opposite the ENTER gate of the Basilica Cistern museum.