Private Istanbul Tour: Unique Culture Experience

These private tours would offer you the comfort of unique culture experience. If you want to stay away from crowded groups, to avoid long entrance queues, we invite you to live the best of your Istanbul experience with a private tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sultanahmet District - Discover the captivating charm of Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and architectural wonders that define this vibrant district. Explore the iconic Sultanahmet Square, surrounded by architectural marvels like the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, the majestic…
What's Included
  • Discover rich tradition of Turkish handicrafts through unique art & shopping experiences in GORDES
  • Fast Track Ticket Available to skip the huge queue
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Public Transportation Fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Museum/Attraction Tickets
  • Topkapi Palace on Tuesday ( Closed on Tuesday )
Additional Information
  • Tour guides don’t have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with alternatives.
  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

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

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Greekoutdoors
Mar 10, 2025
Walking Tour of Aghia Sofia - We spent a very enjoyable time with our Guide. It was a walking Tour as most of the Attractions were close by to our Hotel. I'm sorry but I forgot his name, however he was full of knowledge about the history surrounding the Construction of Aghia Sophia and more. All in all 10/10
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Edwardr08
Mar 1, 2025
Great Tour!! - This private daily tour was phenomenal! Coskun was a great guide. He was very friendly, very informative and allowed us to take our time during the Site visits. I definitely recommend this private tour!
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Rosie
Feb 17, 2025
A great way to visit all the popular sites and learn about Istanbul. - We had a great guide who was very knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed our day and would highly recommend it. We saw the mosques and other sites. The weather turned very wet so we visited the markets in the afternoon.
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Vogelharald
Feb 11, 2025
Istanbul's rich heritage - My journey through the Historic Areas of Istanbul was made even more special thanks to our guide Mustafa. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city's history, which added so much depth to the experience. We visited iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque, all while learning fascinating details that brought the sites to life. The personalized attention and the guide's expertise made this tour an exceptional way to explore Istanbul's rich heritage.
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Fifi825
Jan 30, 2025
A great way to see the city sights!!! - Great way to see the Main Central sites in a short time!!! Our guide Sait met us at our hotel and took us to firstly the obelisk and hippodrome in Sultan Square. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We proceeded to visit the blue mosque and he was able to take us to the front of the queue and showed us the main attractions of the building placing it into its historical context. We then went to the red mosque and again he was able to describe the history and architecture of the building. He took us to the cistern , again we were able to bypass the large queue as he was an official guide. This was a fascinating experience and somewhat unexpected. The lights inside the complex were very atmospheric!!! We visited a small wooden house which was a carpet showroom. There was no obligation to buy, but the manager was very charming and hospitable and we succumbed to the temptation. After a lunch stop we then went to Topkapi Palace and again managed to jump the queue which would have been a lot of time lost. The palace was fascinating and Sait was able to show us around systematically and efficiently pointing out the main features of the building and attached history. The palace was full of interest. We then went to the grand bazaar and Saied introduced us to some of his colleagues who had small leather shops, a gold shop, and textiles et cetera. Again there was no obligation to purchase but it was a useful introduction to the Products made locally. Finally Sait directed us to one of his favourites restaurants recommending it to us. We had a great day, saw many of the main tourist sites in a relatively short time which added a lot of value to our trip. We would recommend this tour and guide, especially if you have limited time and wish to visit the main sites efficiently. We would not have seen or learnt as much in a short time span, and being able to bypass some of the queues. We warmly recommend our guide Sait!!!
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K5100uuannay
Jan 19, 2025
Highly recommend! - A truly enriching experience! Our guide took us through Istanbul’s history, culture, and beauty. The sights were breathtaking, and the food was delicious.
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Passport42687710361
Dec 21, 2024
Amazing knowledgeable and friendly guide, 100% recommend! - Our guide Billur met us at our hotel and was immediately so warm and welcoming. She shared so much knowledge with us and is clearly an expert at what she does. It felt like a friend showing us around her city, including a great lunch spot! She shared our love of cats and dogs and was more than happy for us to try and pat every one of the 60 cats we saw. She made the experience so spectacular and we're so grateful to have met her, çok teşekkür ederim Billur!
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Brunof657
Dec 9, 2024
Had a great time and learned a lot about the history of civilization that happened right here in Istanbul! - My guide, Zel, was very knowledgeable and took me to all the main points in Istanbul. There is a lot of history here, so I strongly suggest you go with someone like Zel so you can make the most of your trip.
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Inspire32556387092
Jan 11, 2025
Private tour - Went to visit Istanbul for a couple of days and booked this tour as an intro to the city. + The views are stunning, Hagia Sophia is breathtaking + The tour was managed efficiently, no real queues, maybe due to low season + Tour guide offered to make photos + Tour guide's restaurant recommendations were excellent - Our guide did not provide super detailed, inspired stories about the marverls that we went to see. Comments were very brief. - Tour guide took us to the carpet dealers and some other sellers at the bazaar. It was a waste of time for us as we were not interested
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Peter
Mar 24, 2025
Low Energy - Our tour guide, Sait, was pleasant and low energy. He seemed singularly disinterested in the touring people. He had his agenda, he stuck to it and was not engaging. It was like a person who fell asleep mowing the lawn. I am familiar with guides steering tourists to shops and Sait did not disappoint in that regard. I want to call out a ceramic store named Firca. Not only did they take up my time pitching me their wares, they wanted a tip for their efforts. Most curious! In summary, I would not recommend.
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