Private Guided Historical Tour in Istanbul
Private Guided Historical Tour in Istanbul
I am an Istanbul born and raised professional tour guide since 1997. I provide private customized tours for your needs in my city. I will be delighted to share my knowledge and experience with you in a private tour, special to you through the streets of Istanbul in which you can adjust the pace and see or to do more or less.
You can enjoy history, culture, gastronomy and shopping of the city in the best customized way with me.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Topkapi Palace
We visit the longest serving, historical and non-western style imperial palace of the Ottomans. The admission fee is approx. $28 (usd)
1 hour 40 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
We visit one o the oldest and the greatest houses o worship in the world; a church/mosque o the Romans and the Ottomans.
50 minutesBlue Mosque
We visit the one of the most beautiful, 4 centuries old blue tiled Ottoman mosque.
40 minutesBasilica Cistern
We visit the 6th century built spectacular water reservoir o the Romans. a real proof of the advanced Roman architecture. The admission fee is approx. $17 (usd)
40 minutesHippodrome
We visit the surviving monuments of the Hippodrome of Constantinople where the Roman chariots used to race, a stadium of the time which was bigger than any soccer stadium of today.
20 minutesGrand Bazaar
You experience the oriental way of shopping in the oldest and the biggest indoors shopping mall of Europe with an age of nearly 6 centuries, shops of 4000 and entrance/exit gates of 21.
1 hourDeraliye
In a convenient time of the day, we have a lunch break and it will be the time to experience the great Turkish cuisine.
1 hour 15 minutesIncluded
- Professional licensed guiding
Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Topkapi Palace Admission fee - $28 (usd)
- Basilica Cistern Admission fee - $17 (usd)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with wheel chair or serious walking difficulties
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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.