Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options
Overview
This private city tour allows you to see highlights of Istanbul with a private tour guide who is an expert on the history and culture of the city.
This tour can be operated as a shore excursion tour as well from Galataport.
As entrance fees are not included in the price, your itinerary remains flexible and you have a chance to customize it with your guide on the tour day.
Transportation can be handled by walking, public transportation, taxis or we can arrange private van service for you upon request.
A licensed tour guide has skip-the-line priority to buy museum tickets and he/she will help you to purchase them. Please remember you may need to wait in security lines.
The duration of the tour is 7 hours per day, but you can keep it shorter by talking with your guide as well.
The most important sites of Istanbul will be explained by your private tour guide who will be a local friend with you here. Your guide will show you the best spots to take pictures for your Instagram account.
What's Included
- Skip-the-Line Priority TO BUY Museum Tickets
- Private Tour
- Professional Tour Guide
- Guide meets you ON FOOT
- Transportation
- Meal and Drinks
- Topkapi Palace Ticket - 2750 TL/63 USD per person
- Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 2000 TL/45 USD per person
- Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 400 TL/10 USD per person
- Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
- Santa Sofia
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Ferry Ticket, Bosphorus Cruise
- TopkapI Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Our tour guide can meet you on foot at centrally located hotels, Galata Port Istanbul or at the Entrance Gate of Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference, so we can inform our guide.
Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Istanbul Old City / Sultanahmet Tour
7 Stops
Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour
6 Stops
Istanbul Golden Horn Region Tour
7 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-88559P1
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