Istanbul Private Walking Tour: Comprehensive Exploration of Historical Sights

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s rich history with a comprehensive private walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks, skip the queues, and gain insights from an expert guide.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - The next destination is the iconic Blue Mosque, celebrated for its six minarets and exquisite handmade blue tiles. Over 20,000 tiles from the 17th century embellish the interior, captivating visitors with their stunning floral designs.
  • The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul - “Hagia Sophia stands as one of Istanbul’s most…
What's Included
  • Skip the line priority for museum tickets
  • Hotel pickup (central hotels only)
  • Private tour for your family
  • Expert tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Museum Tickets / Entrance Fees
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Gratitude
Additional Information

Experience an outstanding private guided tour for the entire day for an in-depth grasp of Istanbul’s vast history.

Discover the city’s diverse legacy with a knowledgeable tour guide.

Travel to well-known attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar.

Bypass the lengthy lines with a guide and maximize your visit to this enchanting city.

Admission costs are covered.

Location
The Blue Mosque
At Meydanı Caddesi
Your guide will meet you in front of the B gate of the Blue Mosque ,across from German Fountain.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vacation756956
Mar 29, 2025
A full day of experiences in Istanbul.... - This tour was amazing! I was able to visit the Blue mosque, Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. Ms. Sibel, my tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Istanbul. During the tour, she also took me to a bookstore, a baklava shop, and a Turkish carpet and rug shop. We also had lunch at a nice seafood restaurant along the water. If you're visiting Istanbul, I highly recommend a tour with Ms. Sibel!
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Josh_f
Mar 29, 2025
The tour was terrific! I... - The tour was terrific! I got to see everything I wanted to, including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sofia, Topkapı Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. Ms. Sibel is a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable about Turkey's history and culture. I highly recommend her for anyone wanting to see Istanbul.
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587marielg
Oct 24, 2024
Excellent experience - Excellent service, very nice and professional guides, excellent language handling. On time and took us to all possible places
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Ilya_y
Oct 10, 2024
Fabulous Istanbul - The tour was excellent. Tekand the guide is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Istanbul.
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931carstena
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent walking tour of Istanbul - The arrangements for everything were very easy to make. We had good input into the tour. Our guide picked us up from the hotel. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything. We enjoyed our day and would definitely use them again.
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Flyer662363
May 15, 2024
Top tour - Tour full of culture, beauty and history. Sedah, who was our guide, is a very competent and prepared professional. I recommend! Thanks
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Richarddw3746ph
Sep 27, 2023
Private Uniquely Tailored Istanbul Tour - There were 3 of us who were so incredibly fortunate to have arranged in advance a private tour of the Highlights of Istanbul done over two days with Hati ce as our guide. The tour had its challenges as one of the members had decreased mobility and the other became ill part of the way through. In spite of these issues, Hati ce gave us a very special and warmly personal tour including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and grounds, the Spice Market, the Hippodrome, and the Bulgarian St. Stephen Iron Church. We were also able to have a brief auto tour of the city. Additional cultural experiences were highlighted by exposure to some of the unique cuisine of Türkiye culminated by an amazing meal at Deraliye Terrace Restaurant. Lastly, Hati ce went well above her tour guiding responsibilities and showed a deep caring for us by working with a local hotel who lost our reservations forcing us to relocate away from the Hagia Sophia area. Considering the minimal English skills and disorganization of that hotel staff, we could have been left stranded. In summary I highly recommend a private Istanbul tour, mostly on foot, that can be completely tailored to your wishes and, in particular, have a tour led by Hati ce who leaves you with a sense of being part of her family when the time with her is finished.
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Val_r
Sep 17, 2023
Emel, the best guide - My guide was the wonderful Emel. She ensured I was safe, comfortable and well taken care by everyone in this 1 day adventure around the city of Istanbul. She is beyond knowledgeable about the history of this city, she will tell you exactly which is the best angle and moment to take a picture, what's the best restaurant, hammam... time of the day to visit so & so. She made me feel extremely welcomed. I'm taking away from this experience not just some culture but precious memories of a warm and friendly Turkey. I highly recommend Emel and thank her for all of her loving care.
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Uconnjohn712
Sep 3, 2023
We Saw it All! - Özge was an amazing personal guide around Istanbul. Without her, we would have missed so much. The entire tour was generous and informative. Perfect pace, no wasted time, and endlessly fascinating. It’s not just about the pix but also the insights leading up to modern Istanbul. We could not be more happy about this experience. Thanks for a phenomenal introduction to an incredible city!!
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Dina_d
Jun 30, 2023
Highlights of Istanbul - The whole tour was well thought out and highlighted all of the best places to see in Istanbul from mosques to palaces to quaint streets etc. we also managed to fit in a stop at a superb authentic ice cream parlor. Our guide was entertaining and enthusiastic and very accommodating of our requests. A must do trip.
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From $199 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).