Private Guided Tour Istanbul from Cruise Ship or Hotel

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Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

What's Included

Private guiding service, flexible timing, 20 years experienced tour guide

Gratuities
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Transportation
Basilica Cistern entrance fee is about 18 usd per person
Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 Euros per person (about 27 usd)
Topkapı Palace entrance fee is 43 Euros per person (about 47 usd)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

TopkapI Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dolmabahce Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Galata Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

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

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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 32 reviews

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Truly Exceptional! Best Part of Our Vacation!

Christopher_A, Jun 2025

Our cruise arrived at the port, we departed the ship, and met our guide Elif, at the designated area. Elif asked when we needed to be back on the ship and what we wanted to see. We had a tight schedule and Elif made sure we got to experience as much as we could within the allotted timeframe. We were able to experience the history and culture of the area. Elif is very professional, knowledgeable, and personable. She even shared some of the local areas that are not overrun by tourist. It was truly a great experience and we highly recommend Elif!