Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Istanbul
Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Istanbul
Make the most out of your stay in Istanbul with a local driver who will show you around. Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car in a fully customizable tour. Your Welcomer will share historical facts and immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle.
Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Blue Mosque
Or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a still-functioning place of workship featuring stained glass windows with intricate designs and hand-painted blue tiles.
20 minutesSultanahmet District
Οnce the centre of public life in Constantinople, the Hippodrome was the scene of ferocious chariot races. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are located here.
20 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
The former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral dedicated to Holy Wisdom, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum.
30 minutesBasilica Cistern
It was constructed beneath the palace and its purpose was water storage as well as water filtration for those buildings.
20 minutesTopkapi Palace
An opulent complex of four courtyards, a harem, and a garden that served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
20 minutesGrand Bazaar
One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops offering a large array of products.
30 minutesGalata Tower
Called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of the city.
15 minutesTaksim Square
City's largest square, famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is also the location of the Republic Monument.
15 minutesDolmabahce Palace
A 19th century, baroque-style building is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire.
20 minutesBosphorus Bridge
Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait while connecting Europe and Asia.
15 minutesBebek Park
Historic district, popular with tourists and full of nice cafes and restaurants.
30 minutesIncluded
- Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Free wifi on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel and Tolls
Not Included
- Entrance Fees for all attractions
- Beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.