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Tours/Istanbul/Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle

Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle

4.6(5)Istanbul1–8 hours
VIATOR4.5(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
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Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle

At a glance

Duration
1–8 hours
Price from
$307 / person
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Istanbul

Description

Discover Istanbul in comfort and flexibility with your own private guide and vehicle. Your day begins with a personalized pick-up from your hotel, where you will meet your professional licensed guide. You will explore the highlights of Istanbul at your own pace, with a fully flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Whether you wish to visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, your guide will design the day around your preferences. Travel comfortably between locations with your private vehicle, while your guide ensures a smooth and enriching experience throughout the day. Includes: • Professional licensed private guide • Transportation • Driver, fuel & parking fees • Flexible itinerary (up to 8 hours) • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Tour Options

Private Car & Guide (8 hours)
  • Guide and Vehicle option: We will provide a full day minivan and guiding option Duration: 8 hours: During the tour you may visit all sights you want to visit and make program with your guide Minivan: Capacity of up to 10 guests Pickup included
Full Day Private Guide only
  • Tour Guide Only : Discover Istanbul like never before as you journey through four iconic landmarks steeped in history and culture. Duration: 8 hours: Step into the heart of the Byzantine era at the Hippodrome, marvel at the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque, The guests can customize : Experience Istanbul from an entirely new perspective with a tour that you can tailor to your own interests. Pickup included
Private Tour Guide only 2 Days
  • 2 Days Private Guiding Only Guiding only Duration: 2 days: You can choose your departure anytime of the day Program Suggestions First day İstanbul History and Second day Shopping Istanbul old city Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

Discover spectacular Hagia Sophia, one of the eighth wonder of the world. The epitome of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia has changed hands once or twice in its time. It's been a Greek Orthodox cathedral, an Ottoman mosque, and now it's a spectacular museum

Admission not included120 min

Our guide will give information about the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire.

Admission not included90 min

Explore Bosphorus with your experienced local guide and embark on a cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Admission not included60 min

Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Strait of Istanbul, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922

30 min

Monuments in the ancient Hippodrome which was the center of Byzantine; Egyptian Obelisk, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.

Pass by

You will be able to see the İstanbul from the boat, you can make a boat cruise during your 8 hours private day tour and your guide will be happy to assist

Highlights

Private tour
Professional guide
If you book the full day car and guide option, there will be a transportation
Guaranteed to skip the long lines

What's included

Included
Private tour
Professional guide
If you book the full day car and guide option, there will be a transportation
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
Drinks
Food and drinks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes

Pickup Locations & Times

Please contact us to confirm your requested meeting time and place our whatsapp number is +90 533 603 17 17

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise your full name registred at the hotel and your contact details, e-mail, mobile phone number
  • Please contact with us to arrange pick up time and place

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Private Customizable Istanbul Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle lasts about 1–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $307 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel this tour 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. Please contact us to confirm your requested meeting time and place our whatsapp number is +90 533 603 17 17 Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyEImGbFa+5CBKbpmTZC40Eg=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFumi+9arnlDHac1ZDI6cR0=.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.

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 Children must be accompanied by an adult

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(5)

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Richard_S
June 9, 2026
Best way to see Istanbul!

Very convenient and totally flexible, We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel in a roomy luxury van and our guide, Atul, provided suggestions in addition to the sights we wanted to see. Prospective customers should be aware that even with a van considerable walking is required in Istabul, and we had a 10,000 step day!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing our private Istanbul tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility of the tour, the comfort of our luxury minivan, and the services provided by your guide, Ertuğrul. Our goal is always to create a personalized experience that allows our guests to explore Istanbul at their own pace while benefiting from local insights and recommendations. You also make an excellent point regarding walking distances in Istanbul. Although private transportation helps minimize travel time between sites, many of the city’s historic areas are pedestrian-friendly zones where some walking is unavoidable. We appreciate you highlighting this for future travelers. Thank you again for your feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Türkiye in the future.

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Roy_T
October 9, 2025
Istanbul Guide

You need a personal guide in Istanbul - the one we had (Meral) was brilliant. We spent two days with her and were delighted with every minute.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your valuable comment we do our best for our guests and look forward to see you and your friends in İstanbul again

R
Ravi_S
August 21, 2024
Very informative, comfortable and prompt tour guide. 5 stars

Our guide was constantly communicating with us before the tour. The Guide spoke well. the vehicle was very comfortable. We saw everything we wanted to. He even arranged tickets for a Sufi Dervish performance. I think the guide made our trip to Istanbul the highlight of the entire trip.

Operator response

Thank you beeing our guests, we aleways trying to do our best for valuable times Look forward to see you in İstanbul again

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Sarah_W
June 19, 2024
So so

It was ok. Van was hot and old and ac didn’t work great. Guide was sweet but only shared information at the site and really could have given us some history. Twice we were taken into some kind of family or friend shop to try and get us to buy things. Everyone is trying to sell you things. Then waited forever for our driver to come back and get us, really he should be there waiting at the end.

Operator response

Hi, your comments are important for us to improve our services Unfortunatelty traffic is awful for a city like istanbul thats why our driver could not be there on time, We are having unbeleivable hot weathers in ıstanbul thats why AC does not enough and thank you for informing us we will fix it, about shops there is no compulsory to buy anything, that was an optional things upon guests to buy Look forward to see you in istanbul again

$307/ person
4.6(5)
Duration1–8 hours
LanguagesDE, EN, ES
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–15 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorLocal Experiences Istanbul
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