Private Istanbul Tour: An Exclusive Journey Through Historic City Highlights
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16 Ratings
Fatih
Embark on an exclusive private tour of Istanbul, immersing yourself in its rich history and culture. Explore at your own pace with a knowledgeable guide, discovering hidden gems along the way.
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ayasofya Camii - Prepare to be wowed by this architectural marvel that has played the roles of both a church and a mosque over the centuries. With its majestic dome and impressive mosaics, this stop is sure to take your breath away. (free admission)
  • Hippodrome - Next, we’ll head to the Hippodrome, the social center of ancient Constantinople. Here, visitors can imagine the exciting chariot racing events that once took place, while learning about its intriguing history. (free admission)
  • Blue Mosque - Afterwards, we will visit the Sultanahmet Cami, also known as the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and impressive blue mosaics. It is a place of incredible beauty and tranquility. (free admission)
  • Topkapi Palace - We will visit the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. Here, you will be able to immerse yourself in royal luxury and discover the intriguing secrets of the Ottoman court. (entrance not included)
    (The entrance to the Topkapı palace is worth (22 usd). If you want the Haren included, it would be 29 usd per person)
  • Kapali Carsi - As part of our tour, we will also visit the bustling Grand Bazaar. With its thousands of shops, it’s a shopper’s paradise and a fantastic opportunity to shop for gifts and souvenirs. (free admission)
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Topkapı Palace tickets (entrance is 500 try or 22 usd per person)
Additional Information

Our private exploration of the historic metropolis of Istanbul is more than just an ordinary tour, it serves as a conduit to a time long past, an adventure that lets you experience the profound history and heritage of one of the globe’s most intriguing cities.\n\nWhat sets our excursion apart is our intimate and personalized approach. As opposed to large group tours, our individualized venture ensures you undivided attention and the freedom to discover Istanbul at a pace that suits you, granting you the liberty to delve into areas that pique your interest.\n\nMoreover, the services of our seasoned guide, who can converse in Spanish at a fluent level, will be at your disposal. His comprehensive understanding of Istanbul, its history, traditions, and the city’s hidden gems, will give you a thorough insight into this splendid city’s lifestyle.\n\nOur goal is to help you explore Istanbul not as a visitor, but as a bona fide resident, guiding you on a voyage through epochs and heritage.

Location
Khaldi Coffee
Ticarethane Sokak
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Josepho7424sc
Jan 15, 2024
İstanbul 😍 - We had a half day tour with Cem and it was great. He is full of knowledge about İstanbul. He also helped us to change money and we tried some local food together. Amazing. Ask for Cem!
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Getaway571795
Dec 27, 2023
Emir Sagir - Excellent tour guide - Emir Sagir gave us the most amazing tour - it was interesting and comprehensive. He is a very engaging and thoughtful person with interesting perspectives. The pace was just right. I would definitely recommend him as a tour guide and would definitely use his services for future visits.
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H2305hmjudyg
Dec 27, 2023
We visited so many remarkable Mosques and Palaces. We visited the underground Waterway. . - Emir Sagir of the tour group Viva Turquia Travel was an awesome tour guide, for two days. He was a lovely person, very informative, and sensitive to our needs. Having the tour with Emir Sagir contributed greatly to my wonderful trip to Istanbul. He deserves the highest praise and thanks. Judy Glantzman, Chatham, New York
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Egoitzg201
Dec 20, 2023
The best guide to Istanbul - It has been an incredible trip and an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Emir, was the best. He took us to the best places in Istanbul where we enjoyed both its culture and its gastronomy. Totally recommended!
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Souhailal8
Nov 29, 2023
Gorgeous - A great memory Everything, really everything, was perfect. Thank you Emir for all these experiences, discoveries and stories.
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Luisoi609qv
Nov 25, 2023
The best guide to Istanbul - It was a great experience. Emir took us to the best places in Istanbul. Everything is really fantastic!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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W3640egcesaro
Nov 25, 2023
Totally recommended - The work of the guide Emir is really excellent, the organization without setbacks and the organization and the incredible places. Excellent
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659tie
Nov 21, 2023
They speak Spanish perfectly - A recommendable trip, the guides are people with great knowledge of Turkish culture, friendly, polite and speak perfect Spanish, we had no setbacks, 100% recommended
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Burakg982
Nov 5, 2023
Brilliant - It was great. They helped us organize the balloon in Cappadocia and the tours in Istanbul. Very professional. I recommend 100%
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Lightpacker67355
Oct 20, 2023
Istanbul. We met you and enjoyed you thanks to the best guide Emir: Emir: - We enjoyed and lived Istanbul to the fullest! Its mosques, its culture, its history, its food, its traditions, its secrets, its people!! Incredible. And you did all this to Emir, the best guide!! Your Spanish very good! Very patient, very close, very empathetic, very personal throughout the tour. He took us to tourist places and only locals. If you go to Istanbul, ask for him!! The best!!
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