Have Your Own Private Guide in Istanbul
Have Your Own Private Guide in Istanbul
* Time to explore the Highlights of Istanbul, its people, history, culture and cuisine with expert local Professional Guides. * Customize the itinerary according to your schedule and interests with your guide. Decide the sights and places to visit at the beginning of the day.* Pricing is per group (up to 10 people) , not per person!!* We meet with the travelers at the hotel and walk to the sites together or use tram to reach the old city.
Guide will meet you at the Hotel Lobby (Old City Area) and we will walk to the sites together.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque one of Istanbul’s most venerable monuments. From the courtyard you will enjoy the striking view of the cascading domes and semi-domes. Once inside you will see how the mosque got its name, viewing the colorful blue Iznik tiles that adorn the interior. These tiles were made at the peak of Iznik tile production in the early 17th Century
Hagia Sophia Mosque
St Sophia, the Church of Divine wisdom and a testament to the sophistication of the 6th Century. The vast edifice was built over two earlier churches and inaugurated by Emperor Justinian in 537. The immense dome is an architecturalmarvel, as it seems to hover overhead
1 hourTopkapi Palace
Visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace Museum. Gain a fascinating insight into this grandiose complex of buildings that formed the residence of the Sultans for 400 years. There are four main courtyards which contain extensive gardens,pavilions, fountains, royal gates, kitchens, library and mosques. Enjoy the exhibitions such as ‘Sacred Trusts’, ‘Portraits of Sultans’, ‘Kitchen’ and ‘Imperial Weapons’ ****Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays***
1 hour 30 minutesHippodrome
Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. Here you can see the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Coloum.
20 minutesBasilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern was built in 6th Century as an underground water reservuar. It has 360 coloums and famous Medusa Heads as coloum bases.
30 minutesGrand Bazaar
Visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts from carpets to souvenirs all sold in the famous Grand Bazaar.
2 hoursEminönü Mısır Çarşısı
Visit Spice Bazaar - the most colourfull historical bazaar of Istanbul
1 hourTaksim Square
Most Famous Square of Istanbul with pedestrian streets, shops, coffee houses and more
Suleymaniye Mosque
It was built in 16th Century by the famous Ottoman Architect Sinan and commissioned by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent.
45 minutesGalata Tower
Ps: Guides do not have priority to skip the line for Galata Tower.
45 minutesDolmabahce Palace
Last residence of Ottoman Sultans. Built in European style with more thn 200 rooms. It hold the biggest chandelier collection in the world.
1 hourIncluded
- Private Guided Tour (up to Group of 10 People)
- Licenced Professional Tour Guide
- Meeting at the Lobby & Plan Your Day with your Guide
Not Included
- Museum / Attraction Tickets
- Graduatities
- Transportation
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Nov 10. Due to commemoration ceremony
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulations
- Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul in 2021 as follows; January 1-New Year. May 13/14/15-Ramadan Celebrations. July 20/21/22/23-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- 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.