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Private Istanbul Walking & Driving Tour with Guide &Skip-the-Line

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Istanbul, Turkey
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private Tour
    • Fast Track Ticket Avaible
    • Blue Mosque and Hippodrome free entrance
    • The guide will meet you at the meeting point of your choice.
    • Private transportation
      Guide will meet you at central istanbul Hotel,Airbnb locations or İSTANBUL CRUISE PORT GALATAPORT
    • Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia is not included in the tour price.
      €25.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - The entrance fee to Topkapı Palace is not included in the tour price.
      TRY2,750.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - The entrance fee to Basilica Cistern is not included in the tour price.
      TRY1,500.00 per person
    • Lunch
      Meals and refreshments are not included in the tour price. However, your guide will be happy to recommend local spots if you'd like to take a break during the tour.

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pickup & Start Time Information: We offer flexible pickup options to make your experience as convenient as possible. Travelers can be picked up from any location of their choice within central Istanbul, including hotels, apartments, or popular landmarks. The tour can also begin at any preferred time — just let us know what works best for you, and we’ll tailor the schedule accordingly. Your comfort, timing, and convenience are our priority.

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    Meeting point

    • Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
      Sultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı, Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Istanbul Old City tour

    7 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    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 11 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Old city tour

    mark_s, Apr 2026
    Great tour personal tour the driver and guide were fantastic and would highly recommend this tour for first time travellers. Muhammad was great and very personable 10/10

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Dear mark simpson, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that both the driver and your guide made such a positive impression. It’s especially wonderful to know that Muhammad’s personable approach helped make your trip even more memorable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, especially for first-time travelers, and we’re very grateful for your support. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future! Warm regards,

    Murat was so informative...

    Jasmine_C, Feb 2026
    Murat was so informative and passionate about the sights. It was so convenient being picked up at our hotel with his driver and taken to Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Blue Mosque. We didn’t have a lot of time and were jetlagged so we were grateful to leave all the navigating and planning to him! He also took note of a dish (Turkish mussaka) I wanted to try and brought us to a local home-style restaurant.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Murat. His passion for sharing the history and stories of Istanbul truly makes each tour special, and we’re so glad that came through during your visit to Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque. It’s especially nice to know that the hotel pick-up and seamless planning made things easier for you—particularly after traveling and dealing with jet lag. That’s exactly the experience we aim to provide: stress-free, personalized, and memorable. We love that Murat was able to take you to enjoy Turkish moussaka at a local home-style restaurant as well! Experiencing authentic cuisine is such an important part of discovering the city. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back to Istanbul one day!
    From
    -5%

    $185.25

    per group (up to 15)
    Was $195.00

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 22 days in advance.

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