Secret Treasures of Istanbul Private Tour with Lunch

From$110
6 hours
Istanbul, Turkey

About this activity

Discover Istanbul's hidden treasures on a private tour with skip-the-line access to major attractions and a traditional Turkish lunch.

Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's hidden gems
  • Skip-the-line access to major attractions
  • Private tour with expert local guide
  • Traditional Turkish lunch experience
  • Discover off-the-beaten-path sites

Full description

Unveil the secrets of Istanbul on this exclusive private tour, designed for those eager to explore beyond the usual tourist spots. Skip the lines at iconic landmarks, delve into the city's rich history with an expert local guide, and savor authentic Turkish cuisine during a delightful lunch. This personalized experience ensures a deep connection with Istanbul's unique charm, offering insights and stories that bring the city's past and present to life. Perfect for travelers seeking an intimate and enriching adventure in Istanbul.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to top attractions
  • Private guided tour with expert local guide
  • Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
  • Children under 6 years old are not permitted on this tour.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring various sites.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD), Hagia Sophia (30 USD), Basilica Cister (25 USD) are excluded
  • Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
  • Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)

Traveler reviews

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An excellently organised tour. Thank you for a truly wonderful and memorable trip!

An absolutely superb tour!! All the magical places to visit in Turkey neatly packed into one fabulous trip with the extra comfort of a private vehicle. The whole trip was organised very well. Kerem, at the tour agency, went out of his way to help and change our itinerary to fit our needs. Any issues were resolved promptly and my friend and I had the most enjoyable and stress-free holiday! Kerem even managed to get us Japanese speaking guides (which I'm sure was not an easy task), which made a world of difference to my friend who only speaks Japanese and very limited English!! A truly excellent service. All the guides provided on our tour had great knowledge of Turkish history and culture. The hotels and restaurants included in the tour were very nice; the cave hotel in Cappadocia was magnificent! The whole trip ran very smoothly, despite a full schedule and various moving parts to the trip. As it was a private tour for the whole 11 days, we also had flexibility to visit some vineyards along the way to enjoy some local wines which was absolutely wonderful. Sitting in a beautiful vineyard with a glass of wine with my childhood friend really was the icing on the cake. Highly recommended.

KanaSuzuk1May 24, 2020TRIPADVISOR

great planning and arrangement by the tour agency

the whole trip was great as i was traveling with my mum only. I had booked this tour via internet and of course reading all the review before the booking. despite it was my first time traveling to turkey and also my first time doing a local tour booking from the internet. i have to say the agency did a great job with all the arrangement as the all pick up and dropped off at different places, different times etc are all done smoothly. I was alittle worry during the trip as we were taking private coach bus by ourselves and alittle lost on which stops to alight but great that all the people we met during the trip gave us lots of help. plus the planning of the tour agency was right on time, as once we got off the bus, our local car pick up is there waiting for us etc. other than catching the public bus coach can be in a rush but we manage to get it done. the whole tour is cool, everything is great and enjoy the trip very much.

JoweenCMay 27, 2019TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD), Hagia Sophia (30 USD), Basilica Cister (25 USD) are excluded Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any) Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests) Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)