Private Cultural Tour of Istanbul: 1 or 2-Day Tailored Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

2 days (approx.)
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Professional Private Tour Guide
Bottled water

Soft drinks
Private Transportation (if the option is chosen)
Snacks
Fast Track Ticket Avaliable to skip the huge queue
Discover rich tradition of Turkish handicrafts through unique art &shopping experiences in GORDES

VIP Vehicle (IF THE OPTION IS NOT CHOSEN)
Accommodation (at your own expense)
Foods & Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Yerebatan Caddesi
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd., 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
If you choose the meeting point option, we will contact you 24 hours in advance to provide the exact meeting location and time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Historical Gems of Istanbul

7 Stops

Sultanahmet District

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Day 2: Modern Istanbul & Bosphorus

4 Stops

Bosphorus Strait

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dolmabahce Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Taksim Square

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Istiklal Caddesi

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

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

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
+3 hours allotted for traffic, waiting line, food etc
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 12 reviews

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Our guide was very...

Kimberly_V, Sep 2025

Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history of every place we visited. Due to my partner’s injury we were able to go at a slower pace and still see everything. Our tour guide was patient, very nice and very informative.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback We also sincerely thank you for choosing to book your tour through us. It was a pleasure to host your visit, and we would be delighted to welcome you in the future.

Bellissima esperienza! La...

carolina_v, Dec 2024

Bellissima esperienza! La nostra guida, Sema, è stata importante per poter visitare al meglio Istanbul ☺️

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Grazie mille per il vostro commento ! Siamo felicissimi che con Sema abbiate potuto scoprire Istanbul al meglio. Speriamo di potervi accogliere di nuovo presto!