Private Istanbul Tour
Description
Our private tour of the historic city of Istanbul is not just a tour, it is a gateway to a bygone era, a journey that allows you to live and breathe the rich history and culture of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. What makes our tour unique is the personal and exclusive approach that we offer. Unlike mass group tours, our private experience guarantees you full attention and the chance to explore Istanbul at your own pace, with the flexibility to focus on your particular interests. In addition, you will be in the hands of our experienced guide, whose command of Spanish is at a native level. His in-depth knowledge of Istanbul, its history, culture, and the city's best-kept secrets, will provide you with a full immersion into the life of this magnificent metropolis. Our mission is to make you discover Istanbul not as a tourist, but as a true local, taking you on a journey through time and history.
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Itinerary
Prepare to be amazed by this architectural marvel that has played the roles of both church and mosque over the centuries. With its majestic dome and impressive mosaics, this stop is sure to take your breath away. (entrance 25 euros per person)
Next, we'll head to the Hippodrome, the social center of ancient Constantinople. Here, visitors can imagine the exciting chariot racing events that once took place, while learning about its intriguing history. (free admission)
Afterwards, we will visit the Sultanahmet Cami, also known as the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and impressive blue mosaics. It is a place of incredible beauty and tranquility. (free admission)
We will visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. Here, you can immerse yourself in royal luxury and discover the intriguing secrets of the Ottoman court. (Entry to Topkapı Palace is worth (47 usd).
As part of our tour, we will also visit the bustling Grand Bazaar. With its thousands of shops, it's a shopper's paradise and a fantastic opportunity to shop for gifts and souvenirs. (free admission)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
It is bittersweet for me to write this review, because the tour was fine and Emir takes great care for his groups. However, my friend and I hired a 10-day tour, with stops, hotels and activities defined and included. But when we arrived in Turkey we saw that we were on a private tour with a group more interested in visiting ruins and archaeological sites, which was not what we wanted or agreed. We lost a lot of time on the road, a lot of time in factories of all kinds, and what hurt me the most: not being able to meet Bursa because you had to go to Troy (the pictures I attach are of that set of stones). In addition, we were charged extra for activities that were supposedly already included in our package, such as the visit to Topkapi Palace and the Turkish show in Cappadocia, which we were charged in cash. There was also theme with hotels. Turkey is not around the corner, it is a pity to go there to be disappointed by the poor logistics and unreported changes, and above all by the feeling that the improvisation cost us money that we should not have been charged. Do not let my review discourage you but proceed cautiously, confirm everything in writing, and demand seriousness and respect for the contract.
Ansar was great. Helpful, knowledgeable and arranged our schedule for max benefit. We had lunch at a restaurant full of locals. We were the only tourists there. Highly recommend.
We had a half day tour with Cem and it was great. He is full of knowledge about İstanbul. He also helped us to change money and we tried some local food together. Amazing. Ask for Cem!
Emir Sagir gave us the most amazing tour - it was interesting and comprehensive. He is a very engaging and thoughtful person with interesting perspectives. The pace was just right. I would definitely recommend him as a tour guide and would definitely use his services for future visits.
Emir Sagir of the tour group Viva Turquia Travel was an awesome tour guide, for two days. He was a lovely person, very informative, and sensitive to our needs. Having the tour with Emir Sagir contributed greatly to my wonderful trip to Istanbul. He deserves the highest praise and thanks. Judy Glantzman, Chatham, New York
It has been an incredible trip and an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Emir, was the best. He took us to the best places in Istanbul where we enjoyed both its culture and its gastronomy. Totally recommended!
A great memory Everything, really everything, was perfect. Thank you Emir for all these experiences, discoveries and stories.
It was a great experience. Emir took us to the best places in Istanbul. Everything is really fantastic!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The work of the guide Emir is really excellent, the organization without setbacks and the organization and the incredible places. Excellent
A recommendable trip, the guides are people with great knowledge of Turkish culture, friendly, polite and speak perfect Spanish, we had no setbacks, 100% recommended