Private Custom Tours in Istanbul: 8-Hour Dream Itinerary with a Private Guide

Create your dream itinerary in Istanbul with a private guide. Explore Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman sights, or discover vibrant districts like Taksim and Cihangir. Skip the lines and enjoy a fully customizable 8-hour tour for up to four people.

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Your private guide will work with you ahead of time to design your tailormade itinerary, then meet you at your hotel or seaport and bring you to the highlights of Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city and a center of civilization for over 1500 years. The tour typically starts around 9am. Must-see monuments include the iconic Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia with…

What's Included
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport options including walking and public transport
  • Private guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation (unless specified)
  • Entrances
Additional Information

Construct your dream Istanbul tour with this entirely adaptable 8-hour journey for a group of up to four individuals, complete with a personal guide - including expedited entrance to attractions of your choice that you’ve pre-selected. Whether you desire to unravel Ottoman splendors, or Byzantine treasures, take a step back into the realm of antique…

Location
Sultanahmet
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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735joaquimb
Sep 15, 2024
Thanks to the agency Los Picos, we have enjoyed Turkey with a tailor-made trip - We are a family group of 10 people. We made a bespoke trip of 3 days in Cappadocia and 3 days in Istanbul. Salim, head of Los Picos agency, organized it all without failures and with a minute-by-minute follow-up. Transfers from and to the airport, without failure. Local Guide in Cappadocia, in Spanish. Interesting and well explained visits. Balloon trip (with troubleshooting at 05:00 in the morning from Istanbul). Very good lunches, with the possibility of eating locally or internationally. In Istanbul we were personally attended by Salim, Very good Guide, friendly, pleasant, prepared. Very nice person. Without asking him, he paid us for the visits and food of a member who did not participate one day. He chose Top-rated places and themes. An unparalleled experience, highly recommended.
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Monica_b
Jul 1, 2024
My daughter and I had a... - My daughter and I had a great tour. Our guide was super informative about Istanbul and also gave us many suggestions and tips for our next day. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Srinivas_k
Jun 12, 2024
Strongly recommend - Salim is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly. I didn't feel like traveling in a foreign country. My 2 kids and I felt so free and felt as if our brother is showing his hometown. Absolutely recommend Salim.
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Humberma12
Jun 1, 2024
They are very serious, kind and friendly people. - We were very well cared for and they always accompanied us even on trips that were not theirs, we felt very safe with them and they also looked for very good places to eat
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Kathy_s
Jun 1, 2024
Good tour! - Our guide was very informative. He accommodated all of our interests. It was nice to have a private tour guide. I learned a lot.
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Donald_t
Mar 28, 2024
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very helpful and seeing Istanbul fulfilled a long held wish. My wife, whom I traveled with, has limited mobility. Salim was able to accommodate her with minimum hassle.
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Pamela_t
Sep 25, 2023
Seeing another side of Istanbul! - This custom tour was truly customized between my party and the guide, Salim Basar. He was open & accommodating to our requests for what to see within the timeframe we had for the day. We met at 9:30 AM and were together until almost 5:30 PM. Salim was full of great info to share at each location, and most open to answering any & all of our questions. We used public transportation with ease to move comfortably between locations. Highly recommend this tour as you can make it your own, thanks to the expertise & knowledge of our guide, Salim Basar. September 24, 2023
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Lorap799
Sep 19, 2023
Fantastic - Mr.Salim our tour guide was phenomenal. He was informative and was amenable to adjust the tour to our specialized interests. We saw and learned a lot of Istanbul history. His driver was a delight as well. I recommend this tour company 100%
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Steven_s
Jan 27, 2023
WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! - All I can say is .... the wonderful custom experience which Salim provided us for (2) days was so educational, extraordinary and inspiring. Not only is Salim extremely knowledgeable as a guide, but funny and charming. This was an amazing start to a 2 week holiday. Thank you Salim.
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Audrey_g
Sep 18, 2022
Too much walking required! - Unfortunately, we thought this was a tour in a car but it required 5-7 miles of walking. Very disappointed at the difficulty!
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