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1. Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $150.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 4086
Tour Length: 7 to 21 hours
Languages
- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
Tour Description
Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and see the ancient Basilica Cistern. Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.
Flexible daily itineraries:
Day 1 – Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar.
Day 2 – Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.
Day 3 – Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Rahmi Koc Museum (or alternative sites).
- Exclusive Istanbul tour led by a private guide
- Comprehensive tour of the city over one, two, or three days
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
- Customize the itinerary according to your schedule
What’s Included
- Private tour
- Professional local guide
- Guide meets you at central hotels
What’s Not Included
- Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected)
- Museum Tickets
- Lunch
- Gratitude (suggested)
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
2. ISTANBUL PRIVATE TOUR FROM CRUISE SHIP/Hotel
Key Details
Cost: From $145.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 472
Tour Length: 6 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Tick through Istanbul’s highlights without hassles or getting lost, and with a guide to reveal their history on this tour. Admire and hear tales of the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome that you’d probably miss alone, and clearly hear the guide’s commentary.
- See Istanbul’s top sights on a full-day city tour
- Cover the must-sees and discover detail not obvious if exploring alone
- Visit the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and more, with a guide for navigation
What’s Included
- Private Expert Local Guide
- Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned New Model Vans
- Private Driver
- Private New Model Mercedes Van with AC
What’s Not Included
- Local Payment: Entrance Fees and Lunch
- Gratuities to the guide and driver
- You just need to pay for the Basilica Cistern and it is about 14 usd per person
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
3. Istanbul-Detailed
Key Details
Cost: From $380.98
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 404
Tour Length: 5 to 6 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
Tour Description
The Ottoman-Byzantine tour
Which brings together the two different pearls of the Ottomans and the Byzantines: the Topkapı Palace with the harem and the Basilica Cistern
Which are the two main museums of the city Istanbul.
Skip the ticket line with your guide.
It will be a private ride just for you. And so the guide goes at your own pace.
The Unesco heritage neighborhoods Fatih, Fener, Balat
What’s Included
The guided tour / Guided Tour
What’s Not Included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets to museums, tips. Museum fees, donation for the Mosques and gratuities
- Transportation costs. Public Transportation on Bosphorus on boat, tram, bus or taxi
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
4. ISTANBUL BEST Private Guided FullDay City Tour (CRUISEPORT-HOTEL)
Key Details
Cost: From $138.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 347
Tour Length: 8 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Enjoy the undivided attention of a personal guide and see the best of Istanbul’s Old Town on a private sightseeing tour. Set at a leisurely pace, you’ll enjoy unhurried visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque. With your guide on hand at all times, there’s no chance of getting lost in the Grand Bazaar. Pause the tour at any point to ask questions or adjust the itinerary.
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour in Istanbul
- Get a comprehensive overview of the Old Town
- Customize the itinerary to suit your personal interests
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the city’s history
What’s Included
- Professional Private Guide
- Private Tour
- Fast Track Ticket Avaliable
- We will skip the line to buy the tickets for Topkapi palace and Basilica Cistern
- Guide will meet you at central Istanbul Hotels, Airbnb Locations or ISTANBUL CRUISE PORT GALATAPORT
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and jewelry)
What’s Not Included
- Lunch
- Transportation from/back to hotel (unless option selected)
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Entry/Admission – Topkapi Palace
- Entry/Admission – Basilica Cistern
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
5. The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings
Key Details
Cost: From $115.38
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 319
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Tour Description
Please note: Price varies by group size.
Taste 10 of Istanbul’s top culinary treats on this half-day private food tour. Your guide will walk you through a carefully curated itinerary from one food hot spot to the other, while pointing out attractions such as Cicek Pasaji, Avrupa Pasaji, and Aga Hamami. You’ll get to to taste typical dishes that range from sweet to savory, including Turkish delight and durum, among others. This private tour means undivided attention from your guide and plenty of chance to ask questions. You’ll find some new favorites and places you’ll want to return during the rest of your stay in Istanbul.
- Learn about Turkish culinary traditions from your foodie host
- Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory
- Private tour for just you and your party
- Stop to admire the city’s highlights such as Cicek Pasaji, Avrupa Pasaji, and Aga Hamami and hear about their local relevance
- Tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies
What’s Included
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
- Vegetarian alternatives
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra food & drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
6. Best of Istanbul private tour pick up and drop off included
Key Details
Cost: From $73.55
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 230
Tour Length: 4.5 hours
Languages
- Japanese
- English
Tour Description
Step into the golden ages of the Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman empires with a full-day, private tour through Istanbul’s Old City. See the monuments and historic sites of Hippodrome Square, where Roman charioteers raced in ancient times, then explore St. Sophia’s stunning architecture and museum. See the iconic tiles, mosaics and slender minarets of the Blue Mosque and browse traditional handicrafts inside the Grand Bazaar. Learn about the lives of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, which contains a remarkable collection of Turkey’s greatest holy relics, imperial treasures and artwork.
- Full-day, private tour of Istanbul
- See the city’s most important sites
- Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour
- Learn about local history and culture
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off included
What’s Included
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from city center hotels
What’s Not Included
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
7. Istanbul: Private Customized Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $203.49
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 30
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
- Italian
- English
- French
- German
Tour Description
Explore the city with a private guide. Choose from a wide range of sites and enjoy a unique, personalized experience.
- Discover Istanbul with a private guide
- Visit the sites you chose to discover
- Customize your experience according to your schedule and interests
What’s Included
- Private guide
- Pre-reserved entrance tickets (ticket cost must be paid to guide as extra)
What’s Not Included
- Museum entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
8. Istanbul: Full-Day Private Guided Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $251.68
Review Score: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 65
Tour Length: 7 hours
Languages
- English
- German
- French
- Spanish
Tour Description
Spend a delightful day on a customizable private tour of the sites at the heart of Istanbul. See the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, or explore the vibrant Grand Bazaar.
- See the Blue Mosque and admire its beautiful blue tiles
- Visit Hagia Sophia with its mosaics and largest dome
- Experience the visually stimulating Grand Bazaar
- Visit the exhibitions and kiosks in Topkapi Palace
- See the horse racing track of Romans, the Hippodrome square
What’s Included
- Fully licensed private guide
- Pickup on foot from centrally located hotels
What’s Not Included
- Hotel drop off
- Entrance tickets to museums
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
9. Istanbul Private Full-Day Classics Tour with Options
Key Details
Cost: From $266.67
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 36
Tour Length: 6 hours
Languages
- English
- French
- German
Tour Description
Visit the classic monuments of Istanbul on a full-day private tour, on an itinerary that includes the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Marvel at the architectural grandeur and opulence of these iconic sites.
- See the classic sites of Istanbul on a private guided tour
- Marvel at the exceptional architecture and history of the Blue Mosque
- Visit Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for 4 centuries
- Explore the Grand Bazaar, where anything you might want is available
What’s Included
- Tour guide
- Pre-reserved entrance tickets (value of the entrance must be paid to your guide as extra)
What’s Not Included
- Transportation
- Admission fees for sites
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
10. From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, Louvre Museum & Aquarium
Key Details
Cost: From $496.00
Review Score: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 4
Tour Length: 10 hours
Languages
- English
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
Tour Description
Explore the best of Abu Dhabi on this private tour from Dubai. Witness the architectural grandeur of the Grand Mosque, admire art at the Louvre Museum, and see aquatic life at the National Aquarium.
- Get a chance to tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of UAE’s largest mosques
- Witness the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet & crystal Swarovski chandeliers
- Discover the treasured collection of art by famous artists at Louvre Museum
- Experience the “Rain of Light” while passing by the dome of the museum
- Explore the 10 zones that house around 46,000 animals in the National Aquarium
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide
- Entry to the Grand Mosque
- Entry to the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi
- Entry to National Aquarium
- Clothing for women
- Cold mineral water
What’s Not Included
- Guided tour of the Louvre
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
11. Istanbul: Evening Private Food Tour in Kadikoy
Key Details
Cost: From $302.01
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 20
Tour Length: 3 hours
Languages
- German
- English
Tour Description
Discover authentic Turkish food with a gourmet guide on the Asian side of Istanbul. Cross the Bosphorus on a ferry to Kadikoy, visit the spots frequented by the locals with lots of samplings on the go
- Taste your way through the neighborhood of Kadikoy on the Asian side
- Follow your local guide to discover where local Istanbulites go to eat and socialize
- At each stop, sample local food served alongside plates of the popular appetizers called ‘meze’
- Enjoy a commuter ferry going across the Bosphorus to the Asian continent
What’s Included
- Professional and local guide
- Private walking tour
- Bosphorus ferry tickets
- All food samples as you go
What’s Not Included
Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on the spot)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
How Much Do Private Tours Cost In Istanbul?
The best private tours in Istanbul cost between $73.55 and $496.00. However, you can always check the listings below for something cheaper or even more exclusive.
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