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İstanbul City Tour with a Private Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $210 / person
- Location
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Recommended İstanbul Tours
Description
Embark on a journey through time as you visit Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Start with the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia, then explore the magnificent Blue Mosque with its stunning domes and minarets. Dive into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Basilica Cistern. End your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, for a colorful and lively shopping experience. Book now to enjoy an unforgettable day filled with history and culture!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Group price
- $210 per group of up to 8
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, is one of the most beautiful mosques in the city.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia was first built as a church in the 6th century and is now a mosque.
Hippodrome
Hippodrome, where the horse races organized by the Roman emperors and monuments brought from different regions.
Basilica Cistern
Step into one of Istanbul’s most mysterious and impressive landmarks, the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı). Built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, this underground masterpiece once supplied water to the Great Palace and surrounding buildings.
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar was built by Sultan Mehmet right after the conquest and is the heart of Istanbul, with approximately 4 thousand shops today.
What's included
Included
Professional Guiding Service
Not included
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern.
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guides can meet you at your hotel and travel to the tour area together, or you can meet them directly at the German Fountain in Sultanahmet. If your hotel is located far from Sultanahmet, we can assist you with private transportation. Please contact us privately after your booking to arrange this.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does İstanbul City Tour with a Private Guide take?
İstanbul City Tour with a Private Guide lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does İstanbul City Tour with a Private Guide cost?
Prices start at $210 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does İstanbul City Tour with a Private Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Can I cancel İstanbul City Tour with a Private 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. Our guides can meet you at your hotel and travel to the tour area together, or you can meet them directly at the German Fountain in Sultanahmet. If your hotel is located far from Sultanahmet, we can assist you with private transportation. Please contact us privately after your booking to arrange this. Pickup points include Vardar Palace Hotel.
What languages is İstanbul City Tour with a Private 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 8 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 Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is İstanbul City Tour with a Private Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Recommended İstanbul Tours.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Highlights of Istanbul
Our tour was with Samet, and we captured the highlights of Istanbul. It was a private tour and was tailored for us with suggestions by Samet. It included skip the line which was very helpful with time. It was a great way to see and learn about the City! I would definitely recommend the tour!
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Kind, intelligent, approachable, and charming guide.
Berat Yildiz was our guide through Istanbul and we could not have been luckier! A charming, kind, approachable, and trustworthy person. He explained the whole history site by site, advised us on what to see, what was worth paying to enter and what was not... and where to shop, which is very important. I would recommend him 1 million times!! He is on Facebook in case anyone wants to look for him.
E
Tour in Istanbul
Everything was perfect! Horizon is the person you need to discover Istanbul.
P
Highly Recommended Private Istanbul Tour
We had an excellent private tour of Istanbul. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly.
J
Istanbul genuine discovery
We thank our guide Ufkur for his support over these two days in Istanbul; we really enjoyed visiting and getting to know the city in his company.
D
First time in Turkey
Ozge was an absolute delight. Her energy and passion for what she does was so wonderful for us to share with her and for her to share with us. She is a very intelligent young lady and very personable as well. She taught my husband and I so much about the history of Istanbul and Turkey 🇹🇷 ! We could not have had a better private guide and we are so thankful we were set up with her. We highly recommend Ozge!!!
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