Istanbul Private Tours: 1, 2 or 3 Day Highlights
Overview
Situated between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city of two continents. It has a timeless charm that takes you to a journey from modern Turkish republic to Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman eras.
Our optional day tour/s will take you to the wonders of this fascinating city with the local experts:
You explore all the highlights of the old city on Day 1. Visiting attractions are Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Hippodrome - Caferaga Madrasa - Grand Bazaar.
Second day covers Spice Market, Bosphorus Boat Tour, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower (outer visit) and Galata Bridge.
Third day takes you to Suleymeniye Mosque, Rustem Pasha Mosque, the City Walls of Constantinople, Fener, Balat, Greek patriarchate,
You have options to book private tour guide for 1 day or multiple days. We are looking forward to welcome you in the city of two continents!
What's Included
- Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby
- Licensed professional local tour guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Admission Fees for all the sites and museums as mentioned on the itinerary
- Public transportation during the tour if needed
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel if it is located at the city center or Galata port. If not, meeting point is the Sura Design Hotel at the old city.For the centrally located hotels, your guide will pick you up on foot.
Alemdar
Ticarethane Sk. No: 13, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Caferaga Medresesi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Taksim Square
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Istiklal Caddesi
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galata Tower
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Galata Koprusu
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Suleymaniye Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rustem Pasha Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Walls of Istanbul
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fener & Balat
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed during Religious Fest of Ramadan (2025 March 30-31-April 1), during Eid al Adha (2025 June 6-7-8-9) and on Republic Day (October 29)
- Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays till 2 - 2.30 pm due to the Sermon. There is only outer visit on Fridays.
- Hagia Sophia Museum is closed during the prayer times
- This is a walking tour as all the highlights are located in a big pedestrian square and so close to each other.
- Our tours fill up quickly during high season. Early bookings are highly recommended in the season (April-May-June-July-August-September-October).
- If your hotel is in Sultanahmet area, you don't need to choose vehicle option.
- This is a private tour for your group up to 8 people.
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