Istanbul Private Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options
by Bonita Tour
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This private Istanbul tour offers options for one, two, or three full days, with each day lasting about seven hours. A licensed local guide meets the group on foot and provides detailed explanations about Istanbul's history and culture. The itinerary covers major landmarks in a logical order and can be customized with the guide on the day of the tour. Transportation is not included but can be arranged separately by walking, public transport, taxis, or a private van if requested. Museum entrance fees are not included; however, the guide has skip-the-line priority to help purchase tickets for sites such as Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, and Hagia Sophia. Visitors should expect to wait in security lines. Meals and drinks are not included. The tour can also be arranged as a shore excursion departing from Galataport. Each day allows time for stops at notable locations and photo opportunities. The three-day option provides a fuller exploration of Istanbul’s main attractions over approximately 21 hours of guided touring.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sultanahmet District
10 min
Historical Sultanahmet Square
10 min
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Santa Sofia, Ayasofya *Please note that no one has right to skip-the-line for here, so you may need to wait in the security line.
60 min
Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family, Topkapi Palace
120 min
Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii
60 min
Grand Bazaar, Grand Covered Bazaar, Kapali Carsi
60 min
Hippodrome Square, Byzantine Hippodrome, German Fountain, Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column
30 min
Bospohorus Region
10 min
2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht *Please advise if you prefer us to arrange private yacht for you, Ferry ticket is NOT included
120 min
Spice Bazaar, Spice Market, Egyptian Market, Misir Carsisi
60 min
Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family by the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace
120 min
Rustem Pasha Mosque with wonderful tiles of Iznik style.
30 min
Galata Bridge, Galata Koprusu
10 min
Golden Horn / Halic
Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate / Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
60 min
Balat District
60 min
Vodina Street and Colorful Balat Houses
10 min
Eyup Distict and Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb
60 min
Pierre Loti Hill and Panoramic Golden Horn view, tea break
30 min
Vefa Bozacisi, traditional Turkish drink
20 min
Meeting point
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.
End point
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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