Viator · Private tour

Private Old City Tour From Istanbul Port / Hotels

5.0(40)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR4.5(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(38)

Description

This is a private flexible tour and guests can customize the tour! The best tour which you can discover the famous monuments of Istanbul in one day.

Tour Options

Private Old City Tour From Istanbul Port / Hotels
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included30 min

Visit Basilica Cistern

Admission not included45 min

Visit the stunning Hagia Sophia

30 min

All Istanbul Tours include the must see Blue Mosque

Admission not included60 min

Topkapi Palace is classed by a lot of tourists as a highlight on their Istanbul Tour

60 min

Some retail therapy at the magical Grand Bazaar

Admission not included20 min

Visit the famous Hippodrome

Highlights

Hotel/Port pick up and drop off ( Transportation fees will pay by customers)
Professional local guide

What's included

Included
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off ( Transportation fees will pay by customers)
Professional local guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Private transportation
Topkapi Place
hagia sophia museum
Basilica Cistern

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(40)

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linsydney19
February 12, 2026
Bosphorus Dolmabache Balat

Benjamin was really easy going and took us to the spots we wanted to go Balat, Bosphorus Tour, Dolmabache Palace and directed us clearly to Taksim Square and downwards to Galata Tower. Had a lovely day despite the weather on our last day at Istanbul. Would recommemd Ben always 👌

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yikunh2026
January 5, 2026
Tour with Benjamin

Benjamin is so patient and knowledgeable. He arranged wonderful meals for us and kindly helped take many photos with great care and patience. We learned a lot of knowledge from him and truly appreciate his thoughtful assistance.

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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_D4465DE
January 5, 2026
Travel with Benjamin in Istanbul

We are very lucky to have a very patient and knowledgeable tour guide. He gave detailed information about the history and interesting story. Moreover, he answered every question we proposed. We really enjoy our trip with him in istanbul!

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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417lizethg
December 30, 2025
An amazing first time in Istanbul!!

Bunjamin was amazing! I had twice the chance to have him as a tour guide,I felt super welcomed, he was super attentive and also a great conversationalist! Thank you for showing me the best parts of Istanbul, even places that weren't even in the original itinerary!

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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daletE7936YO
December 20, 2025
Low season like a private tour

We had a wonderful tie exploring old city of Istanbul with Bünyamin. We had two opportunities to do tours with him and going on the low season was a particular treat. Bünyamin drove us in his own car on our first tour because we were just two couples on the tour instead of taking public transport. We had a beautiful time exploring the spice bizarre and going on a wonderful boat ride and he was very knowledgeable about the city and all of the building we saw on the boat ride. Then we had the most spectacular yummy Fish lunch, the fish was so fresh and cooked to perfection. the second tour we had with him was at the end of our trip and it was just me and my friend. We walked to the mosques and sites in the nearby area of Sultanahmet and on the way I realised I had forgotten to take my medication and he graciously set my friend up in a cafe to have a coffee and walked me back to the hotel to get my medications and of course this would not be possible in a bigger group but it was very nice of him since it was just me and my friend and she didn't want to walk back to the hotel. We still finished our tour on time and had an amazing lunch again.

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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Callandertraveler
December 8, 2025
Istanbul Old City Tour with Benjamin

Benjamin Kavak was a great guide for our Istanbul old city tour. He was punctual, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. His English is very good and he is easy to understand. If we return to Istanbul, we would ask for him again. Thank-you!!!

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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Safari31502945850
December 7, 2025
Loved Turkey and having a guide

Benjamin was our tour guide in Istanbul and we could not recommend this more. Benjamin went above and beyond for our experience and we had such a wonderful time. Benjamin is very knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions.

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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rustyn1971
November 17, 2025
A great day with our guide Bünyamin

We had a great day with our guide Bünyamin Kavak. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history. He never makes you feel rushed and allows you to take your time and enjoy the locations. You could visit all these places on your own but you would miss out on information and details about the history of Istanbul. He was able to answer all the questions we had and we learned a lot from the tour

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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Ben W
November 8, 2025
Private Old City Tour of Istanbul

Bünyamin is a fantastic tour guide! Friendly, knowledgeable about the city and culture and and gives his best efforts to make sure that every one is looked after and taken care of

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team

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joancU7671XW
November 1, 2025
Our trip was called the Wonders of Turkey and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Bunyamin was our guide for a few days of our 10 day trip to Turkey. We found him to be the best English speaker , very informed of the points of interest we visited and very courteous and friendly. I would recommend him to our friends and definitely like to visit Turkey/ Istanbul again.

Operator response

Hello ; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Visit to Ephesus team