WONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Istanbul, Turkey
- 5 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the highlights of Istanbul without worrying about getting lost with this private tour. Your guide teaches you all about the city's history as you explore must-see attractions, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and more, with time left over to explore the countless shops in the Grand Bazaar.
- See the best of Istanbul without worrying about getting lost
- A private tour ensures personal attention from your guide
- Choose from options with or without vehicle service
- Multiple start times available to suit your schedule
What's Included
- Private Tour & Professional Guide
- Guide will meet you at central Istanbul Hotels, Airbnb Locations or ISTANBUL CRUISE PORT GALATAPORT
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handicrafts & Traditional Arts Gallery
- Fast Track Ticket Service Available
- Lunch
- GratuitiesRecommended
- Museums Entrance Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Tour guide will Pick up you at Istanbul Hotels, Airbnb Locations or ISTANBUL CRUISE PORT (GALATAPORT- Sali Pazari). If you choose option with vehicle, you will be picked up by vehicle Tuesdays Topkapi Palace is closed. Sundays Grand baazar is closed.
Itinerary
1
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Blue Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Hippodrome
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
TopkapI Palace
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
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Great walking experience. Sema was a great guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating to to our needs. I would high
The tour was structured around our interests and our pace. There was no rush, great flexibility and terrific information. It was well done and definitely an excellent way to spend our time.
Thank you!
Enjoyable and enlightening, but was not prepared for the amount of walking. Kind and easy to communicate with our guide. Unsol was patient and attentive.
Hired
this company and had Rasul as my tour guide. Highly recommend this experience. I wanted to go to the old town with a guide so I could get the history of Istanbul as I looked at the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazzar and Basilica Cistern. Rasul didn’t disappoint. He’s very knowledgeable
And pleasant to have as a guide. He helped with photos and took his time explaining things and taking me around town. Highly recommend this tour and the guide.
We hit the important historical/cultural sights in the old city: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Anil was super informative, very personable and kind, and took into account the needs of our party of four. We highly recommend him!
It’s an informative walking tour that provides a lot of history. John was an amazing guide, great personality, and very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour if you want a personalized visit to the main highlights of Istanbul.
If you want an intimate experience of all the major sites in Istanbul, this is the way to go. Our private guide, Sabit was fantastic. He gave us a very rich and detailed history of the city and the sites visited. He also suggested good place to eat and shop and took us to a fabulous local cafe for lunch. Food was amazing. We very much enjoyed the day and had fun with Sabit. Ask for him when you book! :)
Añil, our guide was fun (and funny), so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and flexible. This made for a very enjoyable and enlightening tour. I recommend Añil to be your guide. VM
John was amazing! Provided essential information including historical dates. John was pleasant and very patient for 2 women in their late 70's. We had a wonderful time seeing the sights in the brochure.
Great experience, very informational. Anil was a tremendous guide and I would highly recommend him!!
Great tour. Kazim was a fantastic guide. Let us customize our experience spending more time in some places and less in others. It’s a long day with a lot to see - but what a wonderful experience.
We had the most fantastic time. John, (Im sure his name was John its been a few months since we went ) Photo of him in my photos incase its not !! our guide, was amazing. He showed us everything we wanted to see and more. He even took us to a local spot for lunch and waited while i shopped! ; it was truly an experience. He took brilliant photos too! We don't normally like tours, but he was next level and highly recommended.
We had a great private tour with Mustafa. He was knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to customize our tour along the way.
Spent our amazing day with our amazing & knowledgeable guide Anıl Parlakyıldız, who took his time planning our day & spending time explaining & sharing with us his knowledge about the places we visited like The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, the amazing carpet weaver, places to eat & buy amazing turkish delight & dried fruits that are good quality and super delicious.
Anil is humble, kind and took care of us so well that he made my first ever trip to Istanbul so memorable.
Will think of Anıl Parlakyıldız whenever I think of Istanbul.
Both my husband & I are thankful to have met Anıl Parlakyıldız.
Will definitely recommend to my friend to look for Anil if they ever come to Istanbul.
Good bye & jumpa lagi (meet again)
John was an excellent tour guide , knew his history and picked a great local restaurant for lunch. We covered all the highlights of the city and were never rushed.
Shaban our guide for Istanbul was the most knowledgeable guide I have ever used. He was basically a human encyclopedia.
Our tour guide Mustafa(Jack) was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about history of Turkey and catered to what we were interested in seeing. He had great personality that felt time passed by so quickly that our family wished tour was longer. Highlight of tour was the best rooftop restaurant view of Blue Mosque that we will always remember Istanbul that Mustafa brought us to.
I would highly recommend our tour guide Sabit Kara. He was very knowledgeable paced our tour well. We are older, and there was a lot of walking, but it was manageable because of breaks and finding shade in the blazing sun! He was so kind and helpful with taking pictures for us. He really helped bring the history alive with his explanations and narration. He was very flexible with the tour, whatever we wanted. I would highly recommend him.
Even if we had submitted a lengthy list of the must sees and (by our standards) not so important tourist attractions that we were looking for in our tour of Istanbul, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our guide, John, was in tune with our wishes & not only were we given a wonderful introduction to this fascinating city, but we truly enjoyed his company.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful Viator review and for choosing WONDERS of ISTANBUL: Full Day Private Guided City Tour!
We’re delighted to hear that John created such a personalized and memorable private Istanbul tour for you. Understanding what each guest truly wants to see is at the heart of our tours, and we’re so pleased that John tailored your Istanbul sightseeing tour around your must-see attractions and personal interests rather than simply following a standard itinerary.
Our Istanbul tours, private Istanbul tours, Istanbul guided tours, Istanbul city tours, Istanbul sightseeing tours, Istanbul historical tours, and Istanbul private guided tours are designed to give travelers a flexible and authentic introduction to this fascinating city. With an experienced private tour guide in Istanbul, guests can discover Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, historic sites, local culture, hidden gems, and must-see attractions at their own pace.
Whether you’re searching for the best Istanbul tours, a full-day Istanbul tour, an Istanbul Old City tour, a personalized Istanbul city tour, or a customized private guided tour of Istanbul, our goal is to create an informative, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience.
Thank you for recommending John and WONDERS of ISTANBUL: Full Day Private Guided City Tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and are especially happy that you enjoyed both discovering Istanbul and spending the day with your guide.
So much to see and do. It was hot during our tour, just make sure you drink lots of water. Istanbul old town is just out of this world.
Very good / insightful tour guide / nice personality but would have been a better tour without the shopping element (before the bazaar) although we are aware she was trying to help
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback about our guide. We are delighted to hear that you found her insightful and enjoyed her personality.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the shopping stop. The stores we visit are carefully selected, regularly monitored, and government-approved, ensuring our guests have a safe and reliable shopping experience. Our guides always make these recommendations with our guests’ best interests in mind, helping visitors avoid potential problems and shop with confidence.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
So many sights to see and our guide was very knowledgeable. It wouldn't have been the same without all the details he provided, especially the historical information.
From where our hotel was located, the tour was 100% a walking tour. Our guide was knowledgeable about the historic sites we visited and how the culture in Turkey has been formed over the centuries as this region sits between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We were exhausted at the end of our day but believe our time and energy were very well spent.
Our guide introduced us to a “locals” restaurant. The food and price were fabulous. We highly recommend this tour but be sure to cover your knees if you are a man and women bring a scarf to cover your head and a sweater or shawl for your shoulders.
We were very happy with our decision to take a private tour as opposed to trying to stay up with many of the larger “group” tour groups we saw while out and about during our tour yesterday.
We had a great day with Murat. He was a fantastic and super knowledgeable tour guide. He gave us freedom to choose what we wanting to see and accommodated all of our needs. Highly recommend him and his services when you need a tour of Istanbul
Excellent experience. Guide was helpful, informative and friendly. Would recommend and would do again.
Our tour guide Feetah was absolutely amazing. He went out of his way to make our day spectacular. Very intelligent when it comes to history and was very interesting to listen to. Friendly and considerate to any of your needs. Highly recommend Feetah.
Mustafa was very knowledgeable, funny, and brought a refreshing personal touch to the tour. He took us to the best spot to get a view of the entirety of old city. Highly recommended, especially for American tourists.
Umutcan was a wonderful tour guide--friendly, informative, and a great person. We really enjoyed our time exploring the old city with him and are so glad we booked this tour.
Mustafa did an excellent job as our guide! Great restaurant for lunch. We loved the ceramic demonstration.
EGE was excellent in recommendations of restaurants and shops. Highly recommend taking this tour atleast for 1 day
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