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Private Licensed Tour Guide: A Full Day Exploration of Istanbul with a Local Expert
5.0
38 Ratings
Istanbul
A licensed tour guide, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture, will offer their expertise exclusively to you from 8:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening, providing you with a private guided tour throughout Istanbul.
A licensed tour guide, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture, will offer their expertise exclusively to you from 8:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening, providing you with a private guided tour throughout Istanbul.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kapali Carsi - Kapali Carsi is among the largest and oldest covered markets globally, featuring over 58 covered streets and more than 1,200 shops. Established in 1461, it is renowned for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many stalls in the bazaar are organized by the type of goods, with dedicated areas for leather coats, gold jewelry,…
- Kapali Carsi - Kapali Carsi is among the largest and oldest covered markets globally, featuring over 58 covered streets and more than 1,200 shops. Established in 1461, it is renowned for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many stalls in the bazaar are organized by the type of goods, with dedicated areas for leather coats, gold jewelry, and similar items. The bazaar includes two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safekeeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The grand bazaar comprises 12 major buildings and has 22 entrances.
- Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque - Camii) was constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I between 1609 and 1616. It is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. Its stunning hand-dyed blue, green, and white Iznik tiles have led Europeans to name it the “Blue Mosque.” The central dome stands 43 meters high and measures 33.4 meters in diameter, featuring 260 windows.
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - A historic market where visitors can find spices, local food, and souvenirs.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - This 1,400-year-old Byzantine cathedral houses mosaics, relics, and ironwork. For nearly a thousand years, Hagia Sophia was the largest enclosed space in the world and remains one of the world’s most significant architectural monuments. It is one of Turkey’s most popular attractions, admired for its impressive size, architecture, mosaics, and art. It was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD and has recently been reconverted into a mosque.
- Istanbul Sightseeing Tours - our travel agency (office)

What's Included
- Professional guide
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry Tickets To The Museums
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry Tickets To The Museums
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Kapali Carsi
Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(38 Ratings)
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Tonias5748dr
Mar 9, 2026
Beyond history: an immersion in the heart of Ista - Our guide was exceptional: professional, likeable and with an incredible ability to involve us. It was not limited to classic historical facts, but offered us an authentic insight into the social reality of the city and the lives of its inhabitants.
A tour with attention to detail that made us see Istanbul with different eyes. Highly recommended to those seeking expertise and human warmth!
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Trek827536
Feb 19, 2026
Private guide to Istanbul - We really appreciated the service of an experienced guide for our first visit to Istanbul. Not only to learn more about local history and culture but also to help fast track access to important sites. Even if we had booked only guide Emre and came with the car and took us from our hotel to the old town and since it rained his umbrellas were welcome.
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Stezena2004
Oct 13, 2025
TOP guide - Very kind and very prepared guide. Recommended. He picked us up from the port by car and cooompagnato us to visit several attractions. Thank you.
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Tess
Aug 23, 2025
Famous Sites of Istanbul Private Tour - Very well organized and interesting tour. Picked us up from the cruise port on time and immediately visited the most famous sites of Istanbul. The tour guide had all of our tickets in advance, so we went straight to the front of the line. I definitely recommend this tour!
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Vitoantoniov2025
May 11, 2025
Exceptional - Thanks to Emre we had the opportunity to know and experience the city of Istanbul
Emre welcomed us and illustrated every historical detail and not.
Being a city to discover you need to rely on an experienced and valuable guide like Emre
Thank you.
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872selins
May 2, 2025
Unique experience with great guide!!!! - If we had a choice, we would have asked for Emre!!
Dynamic, fast and extremely available!!
Very attentive and of wide culture!!
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67eventim
Apr 28, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Emre, a certainty!
We were followed by this guide during our last trip to Istanbul. I have to say, she was very good! Professional and attentive to all our needs. Information on the places visited was accurate and detailed , with perfect suggestions for sightseeing . He was really very nice and company, ideal person to know Istanbul.
*Final rating:*5 stars
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S744fqfrancescod
Apr 19, 2025
Seafarers... will meet! - Emre is an exceptional person: he can solve promptly and effectively any problem related to tourism in a complex metropolis like Istanbul. He speaks very good Italian, is extremely nice and with him the time passes in a pleasant and light way. A really precious companion, able to reserve many pleasant surprises.
Emre is an exceptional person: he promptly and effectively solves any issue related to tourism in a complex metropolis like Istanbul. He speaks Italian very well, is extremely friendly, and time in his company flows in a pleasant and relaxed way. A truly valuable guide, full of delightful surprises.
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Ritadn2014js
Nov 9, 2024
Exceptional experience with the perfect guide! - We had the pleasure of visiting Istanbul with Emre, and couldn't ask for a better guide! Emre is extremely prepared, empathetic, personable and always available. His knowledge of the city and his ability to share it with passion made us live a unique experience. We felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment of the tour. We look forward to returning to Istanbul to meet him again and discover new corners of the city with him. Experience highly recommended!
Very satisfied,
Rita & Emanuela
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Luigi
Nov 6, 2024
Una Guida Super - Emre was Fantastic.
Very prepared makes you live the experience with professionalism and enthusiasm telling you in detail and, with a very fluent Italian all the details of the sites visited.
Super nice, advised us even outside of organized tours
🔝🔝🔝
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