Best of Istanbul Private Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Hagia Sophia
- Wander through the opulent Topkapi Palace
- Marvel at the intricate Blue Mosque
- Shop at the bustling Grand Bazaar
- Cruise along the scenic Bosphorus Strait
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Istanbul's historic sites
- Flexible 1, 2, or 3-day itinerary options
- Personalized experience tailored to your interests
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
German Fountain, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour availability may vary; check the latest schedule
- Confirm the duration and itinerary with the tour operator
- Be aware of any local holidays that might affect site access
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring historic sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- The suggested first-day tour is designed as a walking tour, with transportation needed only between the hotel and the Old Town if the hotel is outside old town.
- The suggested second-day tour can be easily managed by public transportation
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives such as Turkish And Islamic Arts Museum or Archaeological Museum depending on your wishes.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Spice Market.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.
- For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
- On Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited in the afternoon due to Friday prayers.
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Market is closed during Eid. (Tue, Mar 9, 2027 – Thu, Mar 11, 2027)
Traveler reviews
Great guide!
Aytac was a great guide. We really enjoyed our time with him.
saw the key highlights of Istanbul, and a few hidden gems. Best timings, answered all questions, told great stories!
Truly incredible two days spent with Nur! We are a family of 5-kids ages 13, 10, 5 and are pretty experienced travelers. Nur is by far one of the absolute best tour guides we have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. She knows the city and the history and stories-and kept all of us engaged and intrigued the entire two days. She made recommendations after our first day for our second day together and she was spot on with her edits to my plan. She was warm and so hospitable it felt more like two days with an old friend than a paid guide. Our kids adored her and were sad she could not continue on our trip to our other destinations with us. We will be back and will meet up with Nur again and will HIGHLY RECOMMEND all our friends and family to use her as well!
Great fun day in Istanbul- thanks Emrek!!!
Our guide, Emrek was excellent! So informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. He took us to all the historical sites, took us to a great restaurant for lunch and ended at a lovely little restaurant for happy hour beers which is what we wanted to do. He made our day very memorable!!!
Solo female travller
Outstanding. Ensured great travel and shopping experience. Well connected at venues. Would highly recommend
Istanbul Tour
Mustafa was an outstanding guide during our 2 days in Istanbul. He was extremely knowledgeable and well educated about Istanbul’s history,culture, and major sights. He was professional, personable and always happy to answer our questions…and an exceptional resource for compulsive shopping lovely wife (mine) in Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. We would highly recommend Mustafa for anyone looking for an excellent guide in Istanbul.