Private Guided Istanbul Day Tour: Discover Historic Sites and Stunning Architecture
4.8
156 Ratings
Istanbul

Take a journey through the dynamic history and stunning architecture of Istanbul as you tour the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar on a comprehensive day-long guided excursion.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque
  • Kapali Carsi - Grand Bazaar
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Visit Hagia Sophia
  • Hippodrome - Visit Hippodrome
  • Topkapi Palace - Visit Topkapi Palace
What's Included
  • Central hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul (European side)
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Expert guidance from a professional
  • Convenient taxi transportation (used only when required)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
  • Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
  • Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
  • Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
  • This is a walking tour.
Location
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_m
Jun 23, 2024
Perfect day in Istanbul - Besim is truly A fantastic guide. He is so knowledgeable. We could’ve spent all day in the hippodrome alone, given his level of knowledge on what we were seeing.
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Eugene_b
Jun 22, 2024
Superb Private Tour! - We had the best time on our private tour, our guide, Ugurcan Guney was the most nicest, informative, sincere and best tour guide in Istanbul. We were so grateful for the insightful and informative information and history of the city. He is incredibly well spoken in English and has a vast general knowledge of other countries as well. He went out of his way for us - especially with public transport and restaurants.
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Sue_h
Jun 16, 2024
Excellent private walking tour - Fantastic walking tour! Our guide was happy for us to choose the places we wanted to see, the day was relaxing & informative, with time to sit and have a drink & a break, as it was very hot, he was accomodating with our questions & timed our visits well. We saw the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome & Hagia Sophia, highly recommended
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Stephanie_s
Jun 14, 2024
An excellent tour of Istanbul - This tour was amazing! We didn’t get to see everything listed but that was due to our ow time limitation being on a cruise!! Mine (Minay) was our tour guide and she was absolutely WONDERFUL! I 10/10 recommend requesting her! She was willing to do anything and everything we were including stopping for authentic lunch and a break! I LOVED this tour!
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Elizabeth_g
May 28, 2024
Fabulous day tour of Istanbul! - I’m so glad we booked this private tour. Umut made us feel so comfortable, he gave us so much information, had a great attitude and he timed the entrances to the different sites perfectly !! He also took us to a great lunch spot where we tired a chicken dessert that was great! Would definitely recommend this tour!! Thank you Umut for the fabulous experience!!!
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Joanna_r
May 25, 2024
Amazing Istanbul - We had the best tour with Ece. She was knowledgeable, warm, funny and made this so special. We feel like we have a friend in Istanbul. Because of her experience we had minimal wait times at the Blue Mosque and Topaki Palace. We also enjoyed an authentic lunch and very good guidance in the Grand Bazaar. Cannot say enough good things about this lovely lady! The best.
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Niketc2024
May 15, 2024
Private guide tour - It was a great tour and the guide was great and professional his name is umut and he gave a wonderful explanation and information about the blue mosque and hagia Sophia mosque as well. I would recommend ada Vegas travel for instambul activities.
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Frank_s
May 10, 2024
Unforgettable - Zoe, Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly and totally dedicated to deliver a memorable experience. We loved every minute of the tour.
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Lucille_z
May 10, 2024
Fantastic Day in Istanbul! - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared history and local information readily. He was attentive to our interests and worked with us to customize our day at our pace. Excellent Guide!
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James_c
May 7, 2024
Istanbul - Long comprehensive tour of Tokapi place .got to ride the tram. Small coffee hops and lunch spots. Very personalized shopping experiences near Grand Bazaar.overall great day
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