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.
Options
1 Day - Private Guided Tour
1 Day Private Guided Tour: Sample Itinerary: Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
Pickup included
What's included in Have Your Own Private Guide in Istanbul
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Blue MosquePass-by Only
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 Grand 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
TopkapI 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***
Inclusions
- Private Guided Tour (up to Group of 10 People)
- Licenced Professional Tour Guide
- Meeting at the Lobby & Plan Your Day with your Guide
- Museum / Attraction Tickets
- Graduatities
- Transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It can be replaced with Spice Bazaar
- As Hagia Sophia is a museum-mosque. Tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. Entrance Fee is 25 Euro
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Nov 10. Due to commemoration ceremony. Also, it is closed every mondays
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulations
- During the national and religious festivals, visiting times of the sites can be changed or they can be closed
- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance. Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or port. Then we walk to the sites or use tram to reach to old city.
