1-Day Best of Istanbul Private Tour with the Best Local Guides

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Istanbul, Turkey

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend the day exploring the ancient wonders of Istanbul without getting lost at the back of a crowded group tour. Head out with your own private guide to show you around Fatih, Sultanahmet, and all of their grand attractions. See the towering, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Walk around the sprawling grounds of the Topkapi Palace. Go underground at the Basilica Cistern and discover this relic of ancient Constantinople.

Plenty of free time at the massive Grand Bazaar to pick up gifts and souvenirs
No rushing from stop to stop: take your time on this easy-going full-day tour
Meet your guide in an easy-to-find location: tour pick-up from your hotel lobby
Downloadable mobile tickets provided to save you time and paper

What's Included

Local Expert Tripadvisor Award Winner Guides
Local Taxes
Guide will meet you at the hotel lobby
HOTEL PICK UP

Lunch
Hotel Drop-off
Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia

€25.00 per person
Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern

€31.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This private tour includes private hotel pick-up for your group. The drop-off is not included.

Itinerary

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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 25 reviews

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Great tour GREAT guide

Anthony_R, Jun 2026

Great way to see major tourist sites. Especially if on a schedule If you are lucky enough to have Ms Ozlem as your guide EVEN BETTER. So informative knowledgeable friendly helpful Perfect tour guide for a first rate tour

Istanbul with Diana

Jacy_G, Jul 2025

We took a full day tour with Diana. She was wonderful. Her knowledge seemed boundless., The tour was very flexible and we were able to adjust the times spent according to our wishes.

Istanbul highlights

Ziad_A, May 2022

This was a great day. Aisha, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made sure that we visit all the top attractions in Istanbul and also added a few personal recommendations which helped us find the best shopping and dining experiences.