Istanbul Customized Tour - Private

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

6 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend the day exploring Istanbul with a personal guide on a six-hour, private tour. Come prepared with a list of your top sights, or let your guide show you the famous monuments and hidden gems of the city. Visit historic shopping bazars or historical sites for culture and history and visit traditional tea shops and restaurants. Whatever your ideal looks like, your guide can help you achieve it.

Meet your private guide in Sultanahmet / Old City and create your ideal day
Come prepared with a list of your top sights, or let your guide suggest an itinerary
Let your guide show you the way with local insights and historical context
Explore Istanbul at your own pace on a private, customizable 6-hour tour

What's Included

About 6 hours of service of a quality, professional, local tour guide
Private tour..only you and your private guide
Customizable tour plan

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Museum tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

McDonald's
Binbirdirek, Divan Yolu Cd. No:15, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
In front of Mc Donalds at Divanyolu caddesi No 15 Sultanahmet. The street where the tram passes in Sultanahmet. Coming by tram; get off at Sultanahmet and walk 3 minutes to the meeting point. Private hotel pick up and drop off with transportation available at an extra cost.. please contact.

End point

Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour ends at the Grand Bazaar

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/01/2020 - 05/12/2027
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

TopkapI Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet District

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with children
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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 18 reviews

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Perfect 2 days!

SheriR, Oct 2025

We had a remarkable day with Ali! Could not have asked for a more personable and knowledgeable tour guide. We booked him for 1 day and added a second day. We felt so taken care of. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It was truly a pleasure spending time with you and showing you around Istanbul. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience enough to add a second day — that means a lot! I always aim to make my guests feel comfortable, cared for, and inspired by the beauty and history of this city. Hope to welcome you back to Turkey again someday!