Istanbul Highlights: Byzantine to Ottoman Wonders

Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient ruins and modern architecture of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of this unique city and indulge in its delectable cuisine. Join us on the Best of Istanbul tour and uncover the hidden gems of this mesmerizing destination.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Originally constructed as a church in the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia Mosque was later transformed into a mosque during the Ottoman era. Today, it stands as a museum, celebrated for its remarkable dome, exquisite mosaics, and intricate architectural design.
  • Hippodrome - Once the heart of public life in Constantinople,…
What's Included
  • Professional Licensed Guide
  • Discover rich tradition of Turkish handicrafts through unique art & shopping experiences in GORDES
  • Fast Track Ticket Available to skip the huge queue
  • Soft Drinks
  • Public Transportation Fees
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Private VIP Vehicle
Additional Information

Discover the soul of Istanbul with our enthralling Best of Istanbul journey. This metropolis perfectly combines historical remnants with contemporary designs, stirring your senses with aromatic spices and refreshing coastal wind. Engross yourself in the dynamic mosaic of Istanbul’s distinctiveness.
Explore symbolic landmarks, varying from awe-inspiring…

Location
Sultanahmet
the customer will provide the information on where to pick up under the Sultanahmet, Alemdar then we will send you the tour guide there to pick you up.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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433loreleip
Aug 7, 2025
Great private walking tour - Josh was an outstanding guide—extremely knowledgeable, personable, and professional. We did a private walking tour of the Sultanahmet district with him and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He helped us skip the long lines, tailored the pace and stops to our interests, shared fascinating insights into Turkish history, and even guided us through shopping at the Grand Bazaar. Would highly recommend!
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P3146cnjenb
Aug 2, 2025
Josh THE BEST tour guide in Istanbul - We booked our Old City trip through our hotel and it was flawless! Our guide, Josh his name for us since hard to say his Turkish name, was/is phenomenal. He was very educated in Turkish History and tailored the trip around my 14 year olds short attention span. He knew a lot of locals and was so fun to actually hang with. His English was excellent and genuinely wanted us to have a great time. I can’t say enough and would recommend him. My son and I were kinda bummed the day had to end because he was so personable and easy to ask questions to!
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Nicksc2759df
Jul 3, 2025
Wonderful Experience in Istanbul! - This tour was fantastic. Our guide helped us to experience the history, culture and food, of Istanbul. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
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Juny890
Jun 26, 2025
Walking tour - We did the walking tour with Suleyman as our guide and we all really enjoyed it! I highly recommend a guide if you want to visit Topkapi Palace otherwise it would be hard to navigate since the palace was huge!!!
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Deborah_s
Jun 26, 2025
See it all! - It was a wonderful private tour by our knowledgeable, kind and friendly guide Suleyman! Istanbul is a beautiful and vibrant city with history and culture abound. The highlight for us was the Basilica Cystern. Sulyman was thorough and accommodated our every wish.
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Jimmybedside
Jun 24, 2025
Incredible guide - Fantastic guide with incredible patience. Suleyman met us at 9am and led us throughout Istanbul until 6pm. He has an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge about the city and its sights. In addition, he knows all the best vendors in the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar - so we got actual deals. Like, actual deals, not shady ones. Extraordinarily friendly and clearly loves what he does. Highly recommended.
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333danaa
Jun 22, 2025
Private guide of real excellence. - This private guide tour was the best decision that we have made on our 3 weeks tour through south Europe. Experienced an extremely well informed guide explaining the history and pointing out every detail on our way.
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987vikrantk
Jun 22, 2025
Great day trip in Istanbul - We had a fantastic day trip in Istanbul with our guide Aydin. He was incredibly detailed and passionate, bringing the city’s history to life at every stop. What stood out most was how wonderful he was with our 7-year-old daughter—engaging her throughout and making the experience fun for the whole family. Highly recommend Aydin for families!
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Honsingm
Jun 22, 2025
Best time we have in this trip. - Atilla is a wonderful wonderful guide. He is most informative and a charming gentleman. I have no hesitation recommending him to anyone .
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787swagm
Jun 21, 2025
Good Istanbul insight - Atilla was very helpful and gave us a lot of insight about Istanbul. Friendly demeanour and flexible. We would definitely recommend him
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From $220
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).