Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Price from
- $32 / person
- Location
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 52 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Guided Tours Turkey
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you at the Galataport terminal exit. Please look for a guide holding a sign with your name on it. Your guide will also have your contact details and will be able to reach you if needed. Please get contact with your guide before you meet.
Description
Discover the best of Istanbul's historic Old City on a private walking tour with your own licensed local guide. Explore the fascinating history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires as you visit Istanbul's most famous landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. This is your private experience, so the day is tailored to you. Whether you love history, architecture, photography, or local culture, your guide will help you explore Istanbul at a comfortable pace. Unlike a fixed group tour, you have the freedom to ask questions, take photos, enjoy breaks, and focus on the places that interest you most. Your guide will help plan the most suitable route according to opening hours, local conditions, and your preferences. You can decide which ticketed attractions you would like to enter.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 19 times a day, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 28
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $32
- Child (ages 7–10)
- $36
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- $20
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $66.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:52 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hippodrome
Hippodrome was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii), is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia is officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Turkish: Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi), is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey.
Topkapi Palace Museum
Palace is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. NOTICE: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
The Grand Bazaar (Turkish: Kapalıçarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’; also Büyük Çarşı, meaning ‘Grand Market’[1]) in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
What's included
Included
Skip the ticket line opportunity
Turkish Coffee or Tea
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia Museum
Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace
Entrance fee of Cistern Basilica
Pickup Locations & Times
When you are picked up from your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you either in the hotel lobby or in front of the hotel. If you are being picked up from airport, the welcoming team will greet you when you exit.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
52 reviews
How it compares in Istanbul
- Rated higher than 80% of 994 reviewed tours in Istanbul
- Starting price $32 is 72% below the typical $114 for tours of similar length in Istanbul
- Price over the last 15 days: $32–$41
- Today’s price is the lowest in that period
Excurgo comparison of 3,642 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Not recommended for people with foot and walking problems
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 Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line take?
Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $66. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 19 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line cost for children?
Children aged 7–10 pay from $36, adults from $32.
Can I cancel Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line 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. When you are picked up from your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you either in the hotel lobby or in front of the hotel. If you are being picked up from airport, the welcoming team will greet you when you exit. Pickup points include Harbour Suites Old City.
What languages is Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line 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
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(52)
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