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Private Istanbul Tour Old City Highlights with a Licensed Guide

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

Overview

    What's Included

    • Professional Licensed Local Guide: English-speaking licensed tour guide.
    • Private Tour: An exclusive experience only for your group.
    • Flexibility to Customize: Personalized itinerary based on your interests and pace
    • Traditional Arts Gallery Visit: An optional visit to experience traditional Turkish arts
    • Logistical Support & Directions: I will help you navigate the city’s complex transport system.
    • Private transportation
    • Public transportation
    • Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia: 25 € / per person
      €25.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Topkapi Palace : 2750 TL/ per person (approx. $ 63)
      $63.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern : 1950 TL / per person (approx. 44 $)
      $44.00 per person
    • Admission Fee - Museum fees are not included. Guests pay for the tickets of sites listed in the itinerary they wish to visit. Prices are specified in the program. Please contact your guide for details.

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    This is a walking tour, and hotel pickup consists of your guide meeting you personally at your location. No private vehicle or driver is provided for the transfer. Centrally Located Hotels: We offer hotel pickup from Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Galataport, and Taksim areas. Your licensed guide will meet you in your hotel lobby to start the journey together. Depending on your hotel’s exact location, we will reach the Old City either on foot or by using public transportation (such as the tram). Outside Central Areas: If your hotel is located outside these specific zones, our designated meeting point is in Sultanahmet. Transportation Costs: Please be aware that any public transport tokens or taxi fares for reaching the tour sites are not included in the tour price. If you're a cruise traveller guide can also pick you up from in front of Galataport terminal exit gate. Pickup Zones: We offer pickup from centrally located hotels (Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Taksim) and Galataport. Your licensed guide will meet you in your hotel lobby or at the Galataport exit. Depending on the location, we will reach the Old City on foot or by using public transportation (e.g., the tram). Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside these areas or if you prefer to meet directly, our meeting point is the Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant in Sultanahmet. Easy Recognition: To make it easy for you to meet your guide, your guide will be waiting in front of the restaurant holding a sign with your name (e.g., "Özge Ozan"). I can also share my photo with you after booking for easier recognition.

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    Meeting point

    • Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
      Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      Located just 100 meters from the Sultanahmet Tram Station towards Hagia Sophia. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the restaurant.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Istanbul

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Hippodrome

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Blue Mosque

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Topkapi Palace Museum

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Basilica Cistern Museum

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Sultanahmet District

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Please be aware that the Historic Peninsula (Old City) has uneven cobblestone streets, high curbs, and occasional steps, which can make wheelchair navigation challenging in certain areas. Additionally, while many museums are accessible, they often require specific entry procedures or elevator wait times for wheelchair users, which may extend the duration of the tour. To ensure a comfortable and seamless experience, we kindly ask you to contact us in advance if you plan to use a wheelchair, so we can tailor the route to be as smooth as possible.
    • 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.
    From
    -20%

    $163.42

    per group (up to 7)
    Was $204.27

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

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