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Daily Istanbul Highlights - Private Guided Tour with Nuri Erbay

5.0(5)Istanbul1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)

Description

❌ Museum entrance fees are not included. ✅ This is a Private Guided & Shopping Tour ✅ No waiting in the line except Mosque ✅ Travellers may purchase the tickets directly at the museum ticket office without waiting in line when accompanied by your licensed tour guide. The old city tour which includes iconic landmarks like Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia (from outside) offers an immersive experience of Istanbul’s rich history, Romen, Ottoman, and early Christian cultures it's a worth seeing for families with children and adventure seekers Sultanahmet district is a living museum for any travelers Each of these landmarks offers a unique architectural experience: Blue Mosque: The symmetrical beauty of this mosque, adorned with blue Iznik tiles Basilica Cistern which was used as a water architecture during the Romen Empire period. Grand Bazaar ; Oldest bazaar. Shopping ; We'll visit local shops and get some infomation about Turkish Rugs, Tiles and Leather.

Tour Options

Daily Istanbul Highlights - Private Guided Tour with Nuri Erbay

Itinerary

20 min

Sultanahmet Camii as known as Blue Mosque is one of the most magnificent buildings in Turkey. The building is not just a mosque, it is also a social life complex. Its name comes from blue Iznik tiles covered interior of the mosque.

20 min

We’ll see amazing monuments in the ancient Hippodrome, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Admission not included30 min

Hagia Sophia is the oldest and fastest completed church of the Eastern Romen Empire which is converted as a mosque. it's really very famous with it's beautiful mosaics. The entrance fee is not icluded.

45 min

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday. it's the one of the biggest and oldest bazaar of the city with over 2000 shops.

Admission not included45 min

The Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir in Istanbul, features stunning columns and a mysterious ambiance, reflecting the city's rich history and architectural brilliance Note : ''Admission is not included''

Highlights

Private Tour Guide with Nuri Erbay
Coffee and/or Tea

What's included

Included
Private Tour Guide with Nuri Erbay
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Lunch
Museum Tickets

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Kids ages 6 and under free of charge for museum entry and for guided tour

Reviews(5)

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Global54612861919
May 11, 2026
We liked Nuri

We went to Basilica Cistern with family of 3 and just when we were looking at the big line, Nuri offered his service of privete tour for reasonable price , he did not disappoint and he speaks good English We booked another tour with him . He speaks good English .

Operator response

Thank you so much for your feedback and for joining my tour Mrs.Tatyana, Hope to see you again in istanbul for another tour. Best Regards

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Fearless551482
May 11, 2026
Nuri is Great!

Nuri was great! I highly recommend using him. Very good English and VERY knowledgeable about all Istanbul. We used him for multiple tours around the city. AAAA+++++

Operator response

Thank you so much for your feedback and for joining my tour Mr. Tommy, Hope to see you again in istanbul for another tour. Best Regards

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r_mid386
December 31, 2025
An unforgettable experience with an outstanding guide

We found Nuri by chance while planning our tour, and we couldn’t have been luckier. What a wonderful way to end the year! Nuri has a deep knowledge of the sites’ history, which he shares with real passion, in a very cool, kind, and caring way. He made the experience both enriching and enjoyable. Whenever we come back to Turkey, there is no doubt that Nuri will be our guide again. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this great feedback and joining my tour with your family Mr. Rémi. I'm very glad that you enjoyed my tour. Hope to see you again in istanbul for another tour. Best Regards Tour Guide Nuri Erbay

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