Discover, Be Amazed, and Create Unforgettable Memories!
Get ready to explore Istanbul’s breathtaking architecture, deep-rooted history, and vibrant bazaars with our 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tours designed just for you.
✅ A Journey Through Time
Marvel at the majestic Hagia Sophia, admire the stunning blue tiles of the Blue Mosque, and step into the luxurious world of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace.
✅ Shopping & Culture Combined
Wander through the legendary Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, where you’ll find everything from handcrafted carpets to the sweetest Turkish delights.
✅ Bosphorus & City Highlights
Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, take in the grandeur of Dolmabahce Palace, and soak up the lively atmosphere of Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, and Galata Tower.
✅ Charming Districts & Panoramic Views
Stroll through the historic streets of Fener & Balat, admire the stunning St. Stephen Church, and take in breathtaking views from Pierre Loti Hill.
⭐ Private Guided Tour for a VIP Experience
⭐ Fully Flexible & Customizable Itinerary
⭐ Explore on Foot, by Boat & in Iconic Landmarks
Are you ready to uncover Istanbul’s timeless charm? Book now and embark on an extraordinary journey!
What To Expect
When booking this immersive, private tour of Istanbul, choose a duration that works best for your schedule. See many of the city’s most important attractions and monuments, all in one day—or extend to a two- or three-day experience for a complete introduction to the city.
On the first day, meet your guide directly at your centrally located Istanbul hotel. This experience is tailored to your schedule and interest.
Where can visit example:
Sultanahmet District
Sultanahmet District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Hippodrome
Hippodrome Square / Atmeydanı Hippodrome; where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time and today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of the square of Ottoman Empire.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
German Fountain
Germa Fountain / Alman Çeşmesi
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for the second time. The most important stop of an Istanbul tour is operated in Old City Istanbul / Constantinople. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Bosphorus Strait
Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Cruise ( if option is chosen) Take the public ferry for Bosphorus Cruise to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridges, mosques. Your best Istanbul tour memories will definitely include the Bosphorus.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace / Dolmabahçe Sarayı Elegance and beauty with the most luxury decoration, chandeliers, rugs, crystals, ceramic fireplaces. Beautiful palace, right on the Bosphorus with gorgeous furnishings, paintings, porcelains made in particular to Dolmabahce.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Taksim Square
Taksim Square / Taksim Meydanı A great place defining modern Turkey which witnessed important historical moments. Close to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi) and Galata Tower along with embassies of European countries in Taxim. Cicek Passage has very good food joints, cafes, shops, bars, night clubs around Taksim.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
11
Topkapı Palace
Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Istiklal Caddesi
Istiklal Street is the modern and colorful face of Turkey with churches, modern art galeries, embassies, pubs, cafes and shops selling different kind of products.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Galata Tower
We will see the tower FROM OUTSIDE, due to the regulations unfortunately tour guides don't have skip the line priority here so it takes long time to wait queue. Your tour guide will make you explanation about tower.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
14
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Spice Market / Mısır Çarşısı Egyptian Bazaar is a colorful indoor bazaar and has lots of shops offering a variety of spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Spice Bazaar is located in Eminonu Square which is the connection point of Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cicek Pasaji
Cicek Passage / Flower Passage Originally named as Cite de Pera, a combined structure of traditional and modern construction methods and architectural style by Ottoman Empire is reflected and today we see the small shops and cafes here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque / Süleymaniye Camii is the largest mosque in Istanbul and is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. In the garden behind the mosque, the Suleymaniye terrace offers lovely views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
17
Balat
Fener-Balat Neighborhood backstreet walk Continue exploring Istanbul’s rich religious history with a stop at the Church of St. George. Since the 1600s, the church has been the location of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and is recognized as the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Religion. Balat District; lines of drying laundry stretch across steep, winding streets. Century-old Ottoman houses lean against each other in a combination of reds, blues, and greens. And art galleries and design shops dot the area along the water.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
Orthodox Patriarch
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Historic Areas of Istanbul
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20
Pierre Loti Tepesi
Pierre Loti Hill and Cable Car are some of the most popular sights to visit since it offers great views for visitors. Take the cable car to reach the top and enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping your Turkish coffee or tea.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Chora Museum
Formerly Church of St. Saviour in Chora is renowned worldwide for its well-preserved mosaics and frescoes. It presents important and beautiful examples of East Roman painting in its last period. The idea of depth in mosaics and the moving style in figures are of outstanding artistic significance in the Middle Ages, foretelling the Renaissance period.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
22
Halic
Golden Horn region which is one of the oldest settlements of the city of Constantinople.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
23
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
St. Stephen Church; Located on the shore of the Golden Horn, the church is also known as the Iron Church due to the fact that it’s made entirely of prefabricated cast iron in 19th century.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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