Private Istanbul Tour: Explore Highlights with an Expert Guide for 1 to 3 Days

Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a private tour with an expert guide. Customize your itinerary, skip the lines, and get insider tips for the best photo spots.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Istanbul Old City / Sultanahmet Tour

Sultanahmet District - Sultanahmet District

Sultanahmet Square - Historical Sultanahmet Square

Hagia Sophia Mosque - 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.

Topkapi Palace - Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family, Topkapi Palace

Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii

Grand Bazaar - Grand Bazaar, Grand Covered Bazaar, Kapali Carsi

Hippodrome - Hippodrome Square, Byzantine Hippodrome, German Fountain, Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column

Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour

Bosphorus Strait - Bospohorus Region

Bosphorus - 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

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Spice Bazaar, Spice Market, Egyptian Market, Misir Carsisi

Dolmabahce Palace - Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family by the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace

Rustem Pasha Mosque - Rustem Pasha Mosque with wonderful tiles of Iznik style.

Galata Koprusu - Galata Bridge, Galata Koprusu

Istanbul Golden Horn Region Tour

Golden Horn - Golden Horn / Halic

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi - Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate / Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

Balat - Balat District

Eyup - Eyup Distict and Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb

Pierre Loti Tepesi - Pierre Loti Hill and Panoramic Golden Horn view, tea break

Vefa Bozacisi - Vefa Bozacisi, traditional Turkish drink

What's Included
  • Priority access to buy museum tickets
  • Exclusive private tour
  • Convenient on-foot meeting with guide
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Meal and Drinks
  • Topkapi Palace Ticket - 1700 TL/50 USD per person
  • Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 1200 TL/35 USD per person
  • Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 300 TL/10 USD per person
  • Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
Additional Information

Embark on a private urban expedition of Istanbul’s highlights, led by a guide well-versed in the city’s history and culture. This tour can also be executed as a port excursion from Galataport. Gate fees aren’t incorporated into the cost, allowing you a flexible itinerary that can be personalized with your guide on the day of your tour. Travel arrangements can entail walking, public transit, taxis, or a private van service can be set up at your request. As an added benefit, your licensed guide can bypass waiting lines for museum tickets, assisting you in acquiring them. However, you might be required to wait in security queues. The tour spans seven hours daily, but its duration can be adjusted down via discussion with your guide. Your private guide, essentially a local friend, will illuminate Istanbul’s crucial landmarks and guide you to superb photograph spots for your Instagram account.

Location
Hagia Sophia
Ayasofya Meydanı
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Falakrafiquef
Sep 19, 2024
All credit Goes to Bonita Tour. - They did so well arrangements and all the things we needed were super and Exceeded our expectations and experience with them we had seen a New face of Turkey the vibrant Look and Magnificent Environment The Guide was Excellent and amazing with it's Fluent cooperative and 💯 Kind behavior.
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Blw7353zn
Sep 19, 2024
12 Days Historical Turkey Tour - This private tour was a fantastic way to experience Turkey. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored the tour perfectly to our interests. We made our way to see all the top sights at our own pace and learn fascinating historical details we would have missed on a larger group tour. Guide Murat is really experienced person .I would highly recommend this private tour to anyone who wants to enjoy Turkey.lIt was a personalized and memorable experience for us.Thank you Mr.Fatih
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Darrell_p
Sep 18, 2024
Perfect tour - Guide was amazing. Really quickly it felt like I was walking around with a long time friend and not a guide. He knew his way around the city, extremely knowledgeable about history, answered all my non stop questions, adjusted the tour to my interests and still managed to not get stuck in a single line. You can't get a better tour.
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N6134ulmuhammady
Sep 16, 2024
The Horrible Trip with him. - This experience was magical and fascinating, combining history, culture, breathtaking landscapes and incredible hospitality. Experienced tour guides were there to show us around. The transportation vehicles were comfortable. It was a nice touch for Fatih to arrange us this amazing trip.This trip exceeded all our expectations and left us with memories that we will treasure forever and a desire to come back one day. If you are thinking of a trip that combines adventure, relaxation and a deep connection to the past, these destinations are perfect. I highly recommend a trip to Turkey, Greece and other Italia with Bonita Tour. It is an Agency, serious, responsible ,trustable and safe. SUPER THANKS TO BONITA TOUR.
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Jaime
Sep 14, 2024
We did a great pick using this tour’s company - Excellent service. Very detailed guide. We enjoyed this service. Absolutely recommend. Price performance was great. If I back to Istanbul this company will be my favorite. Thanks again.
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519sarahs
Sep 9, 2024
Fantastic tour - Songul was fantastic! She was really knowledgable and made sure to tailor the tour to our interests. I would definitely recommend the boat trip on the Bosphorus. She also gave us great recommendations for food. We had a fantastic day!
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Wanderer37547437091
Aug 19, 2024
Great family experience - Had a great family experience, well organized tpur, tickets,transportation and a very knowledgeable guide, overall a great way to experience the city
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Parijatd2024
Aug 16, 2024
Turkey experience July 2024 - We had an amazing family holiday with Fatih and Bonita Tour - the trip, guide and whole experience was enjoyable and wonderful.
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Sherpa282010
Aug 3, 2024
Recommended - The private tour was a fantastic way to experience turkey. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored the tour perfectly to our interests. We were able to see all the top sights at our own pace and learn fascinating details we would have missed on a larger group tour. I would highly recommend this private tour to anyone looking for a personalized and memorable experience.
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279nuryt
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent agency - This tours were amazing! Estambul is a beautiful city and I will return next year and hire this same agency because they were punctual, excellent cars, the guide in Spanish was very good
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