Viator · Private tour

Private Guiding Service in Istanbul

4.9(17)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.9(15)

Description

Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 7-hour tour for up to 15 people with private guide – including skip-the-line access to sights you have requested in advance. You might want to discover Ottoman glories, or Byzantine highlights, step back into the world of ancient Rome, or explore districts like Taksim or Cihangir: the choice is entirely up to you.

Tour Options

1 day in Spanish/Portugues
  • Duration: 1 day: 5-7 Hours Walking or Public Transport Pickup included
1 Day in French or German
  • Duration: 1 day: 5-7 Hours private guiding per day Walkig or Public Transport Pickup included
2 Days Guiding in English
  • Duration: 2 days: 5-7 Hours private guiding per day Walkig or Public Transport Pickup included
1 Day Guiding in English
  • Duration: 1 day: 5-7 hours private guiding Walking or Public Transport Pickup included
1 day Guide+Vehicle in English
  • Duration: 1 day: 5-7 hours guide and vehicle service Minivan Pickup included

Itinerary

30 min

Ancient roman Hippodrome

40 min

Mos visited mosuqe in Istanbul

40 min

Ancient church converted to a Mosque

Admission not included120 min

Old Resident of Ottoman Sultans

120 min

First Shopping mall of the world with 3000 Shop

Highlights

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off by walking, yellow cab or public transport at only guide option
Private guide in your language

What's included

Included
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off by walking, yellow cab or public transport at only guide option
Private guide in your language
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Transportation is not included with only guide option
Museum entrances

Pickup Locations & Times

Only guiding service has walking or public transport pickup Guiding and vehicle option has vehicle pickup.

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues.

Reviews(17)

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robertorG5071VP
March 25, 2025
Istanbul with guide in Italian

We visited Istanbul with a fantastic guide, full of attention and desire to make us discover its city. Excellent Italian spoken. Highly recommended

Operator response

Grazie di cuore per le sue parole! Siamo felicissimi che la vostra esperienza a Istanbul sia stata così positiva e che la guida abbia contribuito a rendere la visita speciale con la sua passione e attenzione. Siamo orgogliosi di offrire tour anche in un italiano fluente, e il suo consiglio è per noi il miglior riconoscimento. Speriamo di rivedervi presto per nuove scoperte insieme! Cordiali Saluti.

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AlbertoR850
September 7, 2023
4 days in Istanbul and 3 in Cappadocia

Salim is a professional guide who provides excellent service. A great experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to discover Istanbul / Cappadocia.

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Juliet_S
September 4, 2023
This is a must do tour and guide!

Salim was an excellent guide for our group of 6 adults (family of 4 including my 96 year old mom and 2 friends), we highly recommend him and his Istanbul tour. We saw all of the top sites on our list-Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, the Cistern, Grand Bazaar, and he directed us to a fabulous restaurant with delicious, affordable traditional food. He gave just the right amount of history for the sites so we will be able to remember it, he was very flexible to accommodate what we wanted to see, and assisted us in making purchases in euros rather than liras so we didn’t have to exchange money. This is a must do tour and guide!

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josek64
May 29, 2023
Tour and learn from Istanbul

Touring Istanbul with Salim was certainly an excellent and pleasant experience, not only we visited Mosques, the Cistern, etc. but we walked its streets, tasted its typical dishes in restaurants for non-tourists, advised us where to shop and where not, told us a little history, we talked about religion .. in short were two intense days of great walks and beautiful moments!! Thank you Salim!!

Operator response

Muchas Gracias. Fue un gran placer pasear en Estambul con ustedes.

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Christopher_F
June 15, 2022
Wonderful guide and wonderful city

Terrific two days in Istanbul with Abdul. Met us at our hotel, which he did did not have to do, as it was quite a ways out of his way. Such an enjoyable, entertaining, educational walk through all of the major sites - and some of the ones just off the beaten path. Took us to some of his favorite coffee, pastry and food spots and through some of the shopping areas. He was pleasantly surprised at the "homework" we had done, asking about going places people usually do not ask about. Just a great experience all around.

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OliveiraCAtanduva
June 12, 2022
EXCELLENT

Service of Excellence by Mr. Salim. Extremely polite, attentive, patient and loving what he does. We stayed with him all day, learned a lot about the culture of Istanbul. I highly recommend the guide Mr. Salim.

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cmsalazarf8
May 27, 2022
Excellent Guide and Tour

Salim is a very empathetic and flexible person. He gave us private tour that made a difference on our trip. We learned a lot and gave us excellent recommendations.

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ROYALKIDSFRANCE
June 21, 2019
Guided group tour

A very serious agency!!! Reachable and available during the organization of the stay. The guide who accompanied us during the two days was perfect and especially very exciting! We recommend this agency!!

Operator response

Merci beaucoup.

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Anixza P
May 24, 2019
Highly recommended

Greetings: A thank you rating for sending us to the best guide. On time, admirable knowledge of the city and its components, gentleman, respectful and very fun. People like Timy are what we hope to find in every country we travel. It was an excellent experience!

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Operator response

Muchas gracias por su comentario.

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Carlos B
May 19, 2019
Private tour in Istanbul

We hire Airport Shuttle Service + one day guided tour. All flawless. Salim showed us the most important without looking at the time and always with detailed explanations. Highly recommended.

Operator response

Muchas gracias.