Private Istanbul Tour: An Exclusive Journey Through Historic City Highlights

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Be prepared to be captivated by this architectural wonder that has served as both a church and a mosque throughout history. With its grand dome and stunning mosaics, this site is sure to leave you in awe. (Entrance fee: 25 euros per person)
  • Hippodrome - Next, the tour will proceed to the Hippodrome, the ancient social…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
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…

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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Scott_c
May 24, 2024
Great experience - Ansar was great. Helpful, knowledgeable and arranged our schedule for max benefit. We had lunch at a restaurant full of locals. We were the only tourists there. Highly recommend.
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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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802giselac
Nov 17, 2025
A lot of improvisation and very disappointing - It is bittersweet for me to write this review, because the tour was fine and Emir takes great care for his groups. However, my friend and I hired a 10-day tour, with stops, hotels and activities defined and included. But when we arrived in Turkey we saw that we were on a private tour with a group more interested in visiting ruins and archaeological sites, which was not what we wanted or agreed. We lost a lot of time on the road, a lot of time in factories of all kinds, and what hurt me the most: not being able to meet Bursa because you had to go to Troy (the pictures I attach are of that set of stones). In addition, we were charged extra for activities that were supposedly already included in our package, such as the visit to Topkapi Palace and the Turkish show in Cappadocia, which we were charged in cash. There was also theme with hotels. Turkey is not around the corner, it is a pity to go there to be disappointed by the poor logistics and unreported changes, and above all by the feeling that the improvisation cost us money that we should not have been charged. Do not let my review discourage you but proceed cautiously, confirm everything in writing, and demand seriousness and respect for the contract.
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From $165
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).