This Private Istanbul Tour is designed for travelers who wish to explore the city’s rich history, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, and iconic landmarks in a short time with comfort and flexibility. Accompanied by a licensed professional guide, you will discover both the Historic Peninsula and the Bosphorus area, where Europe and Asia meet.
DAY 1: PRIVATE ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOUR
Meet your private guide at your hotel or port and begin exploring the Historic Old City of Istanbul, home to some of the world’s most important monuments.
Highlights of the guided tour include:
Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture that served as a church, mosque, and museum
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), famous for its elegant domes and blue İznik tiles
Topkapi Palace (Optional), the former residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the social and sporting center of the Byzantine Empire
Egyptian Obelisk
Serpentine Column
Column of Constantine
German Fountain of Wilhelm II
Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, ideal for shopping and bargaining
After the tour, enjoy free time at your leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day Includes: Tour | Licensed Professional Guide
DAY 2: PRIVATE ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS CITY TOUR
After breakfast, continue your private guided tour focusing on Istanbul’s cultural life, trade centers, and Bosphorus coastline.
Visits include:
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market), filled with spices, sweets, and traditional Turkish products
Bosphorus Strait, the natural waterway separating Europe and Asia
Rumeli Fortress
Anadolu Fortress
Views of Ottoman palaces, mosques, and waterfront mansions
Dolmabahce Palace, the 19th-century imperial palace and administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire
Istiklal Street, Istanbul’s most famous pedestrian avenue with shops, cafés, and restaurants
Galata Tower & Tünel Area, one of the city’s most iconic panoramic districts
At the end of the tour, return to your hotel or port.
Day Includes: Tour | Licensed Professional Guide
PRICES INCLUDES
✅ Private Guided Istanbul City Tours
PRICES EXCLUDES
❌ Dinners
❌ Transportation by Air-Conditioned Minivans
❌ Entrance Fees to Museums and Sites Mentioned in the Itinerary
PRICES INCLUDES
✅ Private Guided Istanbul City Tours
PRICES EXCLUDES
❌ Drinks During Lunch (Optional)
❌ Dinners
❌ Transportation by Air-Conditioned Minivans
❌ Entrance Fees to Museums and Sites Mentioned in the Itinerary
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