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Best of Istanbul Private Guided Tour: 1, 2 or 3 Days

Private tour Istanbul, Turkey1, 2 or 3 days (about 8 hours per day)Guided in English

See Istanbul with your own licensed guide over one, two or three days, from Sultanahmet's monuments to the bazaars and a Bosphorus cruise. The pace and the plan are shaped around you.

1, 2 or 3 days (about 8 hours per day)Explore at your own pace
Private, for your group onlyKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Private, licensed English-speaking guide
  • Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace
  • Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar on longer tours
  • Bosphorus boat trip included on multi-day options
  • Itinerary tailored to your interests and pace

Full description

This private tour gives you a dedicated guide for as many days as you need. Day one usually covers the historic peninsula: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapı Palace. Longer bookings add the Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar, a Bosphorus boat trip, and the Galata and Beyoğlu side of the city.

Because the tour is private, you can linger where you like, skip what you have already seen and ask as many questions as you want. Tell us your interests when you enquire, whether that is Byzantine history, Ottoman architecture or food, and we will draft a plan for your guide.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Historic peninsula

    Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapı Palace with your guide.

  2. Day 2: Bazaars and the Bosphorus

    Spice Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar and a boat trip between Europe and Asia.

  3. Day 3: Galata and beyond

    Galata Tower, Beyoğlu and a neighbourhood of your choice, such as Balat or Kadıköy.

Included

  • Private licensed guide for the booked number of days
  • Bosphorus cruise (2- and 3-day options)
  • Hotel meeting each day in central Istanbul
  • Itinerary planning before you arrive

Not included

  • Entry tickets to museums and palaces (can be pre-booked on request)
  • Private vehicle (available on request)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

Your hotel lobby in central Istanbul, or an agreed point in Sultanahmet.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The from price is for one day; two- and three-day prices are quoted on enquiry.
  • Mosques ask for modest dress: shoulders and knees covered, and a headscarf for women. Scarves are usually available at the entrance.
  • Some sites close on certain weekdays and mosques close to visitors during prayer times, so the order may change.
  • Entry prices at Istanbul museums change often; we confirm current costs before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes. It is a private tour, and your guide will adapt the day to your interests.

Are entry tickets included?

Not by default, as prices change often. We can pre-book them and add them to your quote.

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