Experience Istanbul with a Private Guide tailored to your interests. Enjoy a personalized itinerary tour that caters to your preferences.
(Tour programme below is sample programme)
Design your ideal Istanbul experience with a customized private tour. Visit must-see landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern explore the city's diverse cultural heritage, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market for the shopping.
Our English Speaking Private Guide ensures a seamless and enriching experience, navigating the city with ease and uncovering hidden gems.
Get more out of your travels with a private guide. Design your own itinerary in European or Asian sides of Istanbul, it will be flexible, and you see what you want to see. And wherever you go, your guide will provide you with complete insight into the history and significance of the sites you visit.
Optinal Car Hire with Driver Service available.
Tour Options
Private Guide + A/C Vehicle
Private Tour: Experience Istanbul with a Private Guide tailored to your interests. Enjoy a personalized itinerary tour that caters.
Duration: 8 hours
Minivan / Minibus: Mercedes Vito Minivan,
Mercedes Sprinter Minibus
Pick Up and Drop Off included: Free pick up and drop off from Hotels, Aparts in City Center in European Area of Istanbul.
Pickup included
Private Guide Service
Private Tour: Experience Istanbul with a Private Guide tailored to your interests. Enjoy a personalized itinerary tour that caters.
Duration: 8 hours
Meet with Guide: Meet with Guide at your hotel or in the City Center.
You can arrange meeting point with guide in advance.
Itinerary
30 min
Square in Sultanahmet Old City.
Hippodrome is ancient Greek stadium designed for horse racing and especially chariot racing. Its Roman counterpart was called a circus and is best represented by the Circus Maximus.
60 min
The Blue Mosque, officially the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I and remains a functioning mosque today.
We will visit inside.
Admission not included2 min
Hagia Sophia officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey.
120 min
The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans.
Admission not included60 min
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
90 min
The Grand Bazaar (Turkish: Kapalıçarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’ also Büyük Çarşı, meaning ‘Grand Market') in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors.
Highlights
Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
Hotel Pick Up and Drop off (If Transportation option selected)
Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport)
Full Day 8 Hours Private English Speaking Licensed Guiding
Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side
Transportation (if option selected)
What's included
Included
Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
Hotel Pick Up and Drop off (If Transportation option selected)
Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport)
Full Day 8 Hours Private English Speaking Licensed Guiding
Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side
Transportation (if option selected)
Not included
All entrance Fees
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations & Times
Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side
Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport)
Guide meets you at the point which you want in City Center
Optional Car Hire Service with Driver (if option selected)
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Skip the line service for active Mosques
Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
On Fridays, The Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayers
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Beylerbeyi Palace & Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
Ladies should have a scarf with them to visit Hagia Sophia. (or can buy one from the Mosque)
Frequently asked questions
How long does 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide take?
8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide cost?
Prices start at $259 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side
Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport)
Guide meets you at the point which you want in City Center
Optional Car Hire Service with Driver (if option selected) Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFumi+9arnlDHac1ZDI6cR0=.
What languages is 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(9)
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H4983BQandersl
September 11, 2026
The best guide in Istanbul
We had the most amazing day with our guide Ipek and from start to finish the company was professionalisering, very helpful and they gave us the best start of our vacation.
Our guide Ipek was punctual, she was so friends and made us feel like we had known her for a long time and her knowledge and was of explaining it was spot on. We had the best day in old istanbul because of her and she also showed us unique and local places for food and we had the best culinary experience m.
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Kentaworld
August 10, 2026
Very nice guide
The guide was informative and friendly.
The price is very reasonable and you can ask for a personalised itinerary. Istanbul has so much to offer so 8 hours is not enough but long enough for me.
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TravelOnly T
May 22, 2026
Istanbul private visit tour-full day
Thank you for the excellent tour, Nesime. We loved learning every visit of the area and our lunch at a Michelin restaurant***
We enjoyed every moment! Thank you again and looking forward to visit again!
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Jennifer R
May 17, 2026
Our driver took us to many wonderful places and showed us the real Istanbul. We loved the experience. Highly recommend.
Great way to experience Istanbul.
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rosw493
December 24, 2025
Great solo full day tour
An excellent full day tour. Booking was easy and very professional. Guide Zel was great, very knowledgeable and helpful, an excellent guide for a solo tour in Istanbul.
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Sightsee646729
November 16, 2025
Great Experience
Our driver Ali reached out to me in advance to introduce himself. We were running late from our flight and were able to communicate this to him. He patiently waited for us to start the tour. His car was amazing, it had low lighting inside, a TV with streaming services, window blinds, water and beer and comfy seats and pillows. He spoke good English. He knew in advance we wanted to see the Blue Mosque and prioritized getting us there and then took us to Old Town and other places. I would highly recommend this company and definitely this driver.
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Trip27455974966
July 13, 2025
Thanks adore company and Mr.Ali..
I looked for a lot of taxi companies for my Istanbul vacation.. then I chose adore company based on the reviews on Google and TripAdvisor.. and after dealing with them in Istanbul.. I can say that all the reviews are not fake and real.. it is very good company.. answer the msgs quickly.. honest.. the price is good compared to the other companies.. no hidden or additional costs..
The driver/guide who the company sent was perfect.. (Mr Ali Erdinç)…
Actually we were lucky to have Mr. Ali in our vacation.. he made it easy and enjoyable… he provided an outstanding service…
He is respectful and punctual person…
He speaks English well…
He is aware of everything and he helped with everything that we needed…
He doesn’t make calls while he is driving also he doesn’t smoke in the car knowing that he is smoker… he respects your privacy and take care of you.. his car is clean and he prepared it well with water, drinks & snacks.
Thanks to adore company and Mr.Ali..
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Navigator422932
July 4, 2025
Gladly again
Everything was simple, safe and hassle-free. Thank you again. We booked another tour right away. The assigned guide spoke good English and really had a lot of knowledge, and manners.
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Luckyset
April 28, 2025
See Istanbul with a Tour guide
Tour guide (Hassan) was very prompt and courteous. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience of seeing Blue mosque and Topkapi palace a very memorable one. Highly recommend to see these places with a tour guide. We didn’t have to wait in long queues to buy entrance ticket. Hassan managed everything very smoothly. Thank you Hassan.
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X9205HWjanem
April 19, 2025
GUIDE EXCELLENT
Tour Guide Hassan excellent
Knowledgeable efficient interesting
Knew all the history
Gave us above and beyond expectations
However I think we should Not have been brought to Bilgins store which we understood to be Authentic goods
We 3 purchasd 3 belts with designer buckles which were fake
Not genuine belts and Not even genuine Rejects
90€ each which were in Grand Bazaar for 20 €
Also we would have liked to be involved in choice of restaurant for lunch . Not brought without our input .
Overall Guide Hassan tour was excellent
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