Istanbul: Private City Highlights Guided Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Professional guide
Private Tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance Ticket
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or port. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point with tour guide is the front of Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya).

Meeting point

German Fountain
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Contact details of your tour guide will be provided ahead of your trip. This will allow you to get in touch directly to clarify any questions, confirm meeting points, or coordinate arrival times.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Karakoy (Pass By)

German Fountain

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
The following attractions will be closed on Grand Bazaar Sundays, Topkapi Palace Tuesdays and Dolmabace Palace Mondays and Thursdays. If the museum is closed on your chosen day, the local supplier will move the itinerary to the next available day. If not, they will replace the tour with a trip to the underground cistern or Galata tower
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This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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We had a blast!

Jason_D, Feb 2026

We had a great time and the staff was super friendly and helpful! Definitely a fun activity to share with friends and be creative! They offer ton of other cool workshops to check out as well!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Istanbul Private City Highlights Guided Tour. Our goal is to provide a personalized, informative, and unforgettable experience, and it’s great to know we met your expectations. Exploring Istanbul’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture with our professional guide truly makes the tour special. We hope to welcome you again on another private guided tour in Istanbul in the future. Highly appreciated and safe travels!

Great experience!

Xi_Z, Dec 2025

Kerim is very professional and great tour guide! We really enjoyed his service! His knowledge and attitude are really helpful! Even after our service, he still continued to help us, gave us more details help!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for your positive review of our Istanbul: Private City Highlights Guided Tour.Our goal is to provide an in-depth and comfortable experience, covering the city’s rich history, cultural heritage, and famous highlights with the guidance of professional local experts.Your kind feedback motivates us to continue offering high-quality private Istanbul tours and unforgettable sightseeing experiences. Thank you for choosing our Istanbul Private City Highlights Guided Tour, and we look forward to welcoming you again in Istanbul for another memorable journey.

Guide was pleasant and...

Catherine_F, May 2025

Guide was pleasant and knowledgeable . Although I had a bad experience probably will not go back to istanbul

Excellent guide que nous avons beaucoup apprécié.

GarciaMaurin_F, May 2024

Trés bonne impression du guide. Malgré l'impossibilité de visiter Sainte Sophie et la Mosquée Bleue à cause de l'affluence et du manque de temps. Visite à prévoir sur 2 jours. Véhicule peut être pas nécessaire car trés peu utilisé étant donné les difficultés de circulation. Préférable d'utiliser la prochaine fois le tramway pour se rendre sur le site à visiter.