Private Istanbul Day Tour
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with rich historical context and engaging storytelling. Your journey begins at Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture that has stood for over 1,500 years and reflects the city’s unique cultural heritage. Continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and magnificent domes, representing one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman design.
Walk through the Hippodrome, once the center of public life during the Byzantine era, where grand ceremonies and sporting events shaped the city’s social and political landscape. Conclude your experience at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, filled with vibrant stalls offering spices, textiles, jewelry, and Turkish handicrafts.
Your private guide will bring each stop to life with engaging stories, ensuring a personalized and deeply enriching experience across Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
Next available dates
What’s included
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- transportation provided if needed (with taxi or public transportation)
- Pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Food&Drinks
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
- 1
Visit Hagia Sophia
- 2
Visit Basilica Cistern
- 3
Visit Blue Mosque
- 4
Visit Istanbul old city
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a walking tour.
- Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
- You’re guaranteed to arrive back at your ship on time, without ever feeling rushed.
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 349 per person
