Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Istanbul
The Roman Empire ruled from 330 to 395, the Byzantine Empire from 395 to 1204 and again from 1261 to 1453, the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, and the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1922. Constantine the Great founded Istanbul. He called it Constantinople, which means “the city of Constantine,” and made it the new capital of the Roman Empire. Istanbul has always been a very important city because it is in the middle of both Europe and Asia. Istanbul is on the Unesco World Heritage List because it has so many Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics. The whole city is like a big open-air museum. With all of its differences, such as its mosques, palaces, churches, synagogues, modernity, and history, Istanbul is one of the most interesting cities in the world. We can give you a private tour of Istanbul with a guide so you can see all of these things for yourself.
The Hippodrome: an ancient chariot races U-shaped stadium with 100,000 spectators. Even though the Hippodrome had lost its seats, walls, and much of the remains, the three monuments are still standing: the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
Blue Mosque will be seen from exterior due to long queue! The Blue Mosque: an Ottoman imperial mosque that Sultan Ahmet built between 1609-1616. Even if it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, it was named by the travelers’ Blue Mosque after seeing the blue tiles inside.
Hagia Sophia will be seen from exterior due to long queue! Hagia Sophia: built by the Roman Emperor Justinian between 532-537 and became the highest and the biggest cathedral globally. The church was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century and became a museum in 1934. Hagia Sophia lost its museum status in July 2020 and has become a mosque again. Like the other mosques, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors.
The Grand Bazaar: the oldest and the largest functioning market globally that houses over 4,000 stores, 61 streets, and is completely covered. Sultan Mehmet II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century; then, it was enlarged by the following sultans. Your guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art upon your request. Please Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with Spice Market.
The Topkapi Palace was once the center of the Ottoman Empire. It was a place where people lived and where important decisions were made. In the 1500s, Sultan Mehmet II built the palace, which then became the center of the Ottoman Empire. The Topkapi Palace has been a museum since 1924.
The guide can meet with you in your hotels lobby and any meeting point you desire around the Old City of Istanbul.
Istanbul Private Tour Guide - Best Walking Tour of Istanbul lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $280 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The guide can meet with you in your hotels lobby and any meeting point you desire around the Old City of Istanbul. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyEImGbFa+5CBKbpmTZC40Eg=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 verified reviews; it is run by Romos Travel Agency. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional, Licensed & Local Tour Guide; Private Licensed Tour Guide; All Taxes.
A tour guide made all the difference! We saw more, got into museums faster, and learned more with our guide Ozgen. Excellent English speaker. Good sense of humor and built our two days around what we wanted to see and experience.
Very good knowledgeable guides with pleasant personalities and fluent command over English language. Entirely professional in their dealings. Very responsive on WhatsApp and guide well to plan well. We used them for a private yacht sunset Bosporus cruise, full day old Istanbul private tour and another half day Sulemaniya mosque and Grand Bazar tour. Two Different guides. Both excellent.
The guide has a good knowledge and experience. He took a full tour to Fatih center where is blue mosque,Top kopi and ayat Allah Sofia .
Professional, friendly, witty, spot on. We enjoyed the knowledge and expertise of Ozgen, a very cool guide, with an excellent sense of humour and high domain of the English language. Highly recommended!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Private Tour Guide - Best Walking Tour of Istanbul | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (4) | $280 | |
 WONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour | 5–7 hours | 5.0 (445) | $75 | View |
 Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour | 7–21 hours | 5.0 (10,116) | $100 | View |
 Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry | 5h 30min | 5.0 (3,592) | $135 | View |
 ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (1,478) | $85 | View |
 Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks | 2h 30min | 4.9 (2,384) | $47 | View |
 Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets | 3 hours | 4.9 (131) | $135 | View |