Istanbul Private Tour: Discover Culture and History With a Local Guide
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Unlock the secrets of Istanbul with a private tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city's rich history and culture while enjoying privileged access to iconic sites.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ayasofya Camii - The Hagia Sophia Mosque, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is an iconic historical monument that has played various roles over the years. Originally built as a Byzantine Christian cathedral in 537 under the name “Hagia Sophia” or “Hagia Sophia”, it was the religious center of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly 1,000 years.

The Hagia Sophia Mosque is famous for its impressive architecture, with a large central dome and historical mosaics depicting religious scenes and important figures. Throughout the centuries, it has been a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history and cultural diversity.

What's Included
  • Private 6-7 hour guided tour in Istanbul
  • Convenient hotel pickup in Old City
Additional Information

Experience the very heart of Istanbul with our personalized tour guide service. Dive into the city’s past and present as you journey through its key and emblematic locations in this intriguing urban centre.

Arranging a guided tour is the passport to an unforgettable encounter with Istanbul, one of the world’s most captivating and culturally diverse cities. This thrilling adventure will guide you through Istanbul’s historical gems and contemporary marvels, offering advantages that can only be obtained through a guided tour.

Expertise: Our local tour guides are highly skilled and possess profound insight into Istanbul’s history, culture, and customs.

Priority Entry: Many of our guided tours offer preferential entry to iconic landmarks such as the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace, enabling you to bypass lengthy queues and devote more time to exploration rather than waiting.

Location
Basilica Restaurant
Şeftali Sokak
The Basilica restaurant is located right in front of the main entrance of the Basilica Cistern and is about 80-100 meters from the entrance of the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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428anayansim
May 25, 2024
The visit to Cappadocia and the experience at the Globe was unique. Likewise all the tours and the guide - Each tour was a different and incredible experience. All services were excellent. Excellent transfers and guides. Especially Lale in Istanbul. The included gastronomic experience was to our liking, as were the Hotels.
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Raúl
May 16, 2024
Excellent organization of the itinerary by Ms. Basak, and the guides, who were three of us, were very good. - The excellent guides. The transfers of the Transfers are very responsible. And especially Ms. Basak who was excellent in the itinerary of the tour I took.
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Dlam90
Apr 4, 2024
Trip to Istanbul and Capadoccia - They recommended this agency to us for our trip to Türkiye and it was a success. We only bought the international flights and they took care of everything else, and once in Istanbul they gave us recommendations on where to eat and what to do in our free time. The hotels are also very well located and clean. We especially want to highlight the guide we had in Istanbul, Deniz, she was an excellent professional, telling us curiosities and answering our questions. For us the best guide of the entire trip.
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Mvs282017
Apr 3, 2024
Super recommended - Excellent guide Denise. Always friendly and suggesting the best options. The narration of the places is also very interesting. Super recommended
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Felipecesarm2024
Apr 2, 2024
The coordination of the tours was impeccable - The tour was very complete and very well organized. We felt very safe, calm and it gave us free time for photos and buying souvenirs. The guide Denis in Istanbul and the guide Uri in Capadoccia were the best, 3 very friendly, attentive professionals who know a lot about Turkey. Turkey is a fascinating country but if you get to know it in the company of this agency you will do better
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Alfonso
Mar 31, 2024
Istanbul Tour - It has been an incredible experience, the tour guide Lale is very kind, patient, explanatory, the tours are beautiful and very directed to the important parts of Istanbul! 7 out of 5 very happy!!!!
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Photovoyager77
Feb 9, 2024
Excellent visit plan to Türkiye and great attention from the agency. - Very good destinations. Turkey is excellent and full of options. The agency in general is very good, especially Ms. Tatiana, our advisor, always available for any questions.
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Frequentflier134541
Jan 3, 2024
Super recommended - Excellent place and excellent attention received. Everything is very well organized and they are attentive to you. Super highly recommended.
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Humbertoh1958
Oct 17, 2023
Private tour in Istanbul with private guide - We had a very good experience with the agency and with our personal guide Deniz. We were 6 adults. He presented the wonders to us to see, in a very didactic and professional way. Excellent visit.
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Yosis460
Oct 4, 2023
Wonderful - I traveled with my family for the first time, I wasn't sure if to take any agency. From the first time I contacted Pride Travel , they were increíble. The replies were in the same moment that I wrote. The service excellent, everything was accurate, the guides, the drivers , the tours, i recommend them with no doubt. Basak, Bulent , the whole staff is,excellent. Thank you so much for everything. You are amazing.
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