Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top Attractions
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Istanbul, Turkey
3 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Discover the Top Attraction and Historic Areas of Istanbul in only 1 day thanks to a Licensed Guide and private car transfers between the sites. See the Old City and more! Extended options: visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower!
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3-hour: Istanbul's Highlights
Choose this private car tour of Istanbul to see the Old City, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, Beyazit Square, Hagia Sophia, and more (outside only)
6-hour: Istanbul's Highlights & Hagia Sophia
Choose this private car tour of Istanbul to visit the Topkapi Palace Museum and Hagia Sophia and see the Old City, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, Beyazit Square, and more.
7-hour: Istanbul's Highlights, Hagia Sophia & Galata Tower
Choose this private car tour of Istanbul to visit the Topkapi Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower, and see the Old City, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, and more.
What's Included
- Private transport for the entire tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Topkapi Palace Museum tickets and free entry to Hagia Sophia (6 and 7-hour options only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Galata Tower tickets (7-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Istanbul's Old City and Top Attractions by Car
- Topkapi Palace Museum tickets and free entry to Hagia Sophia (in 3-hour option)
- Galata Tower tickets (in 3 and 7-hour options)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Private transport for the entire tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
What To Expect
Istanbul
See the best selected highlights of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet District, known as the Old City. For your convenience, your private driver and guide will pick you up directly from your hotel or accommodation and take you along the best route to the top attractions in Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
You will stop at the Sultanahmet Square and SultanAhmet Park and admire the magnificent Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and nearby ruins of Constantinople, ornate fountains and obelisks.The guide will tell you all the important facts about the city, its history and culture. There will be a quick stop at the famous Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), where you can feel the lively atmosphere of one of the busiest markets in Turkey and learn about medieval trade and spice routes. You will also see the 17th-century Süleymaniye Mosque and the Beyazıt Square, which features the main entrance gate to Istanbul University. After sightseeing, we will drop you off at your accommodation.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace Museum
Visit the top-ranked attractions of Istanbul’s Old City. This option includes tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum, the stunning residence of Ottoman sultans. Your Expert Guide will have many interesting stories to tell about the daily life of the Ottoman court, and the palace courtyards and interiors will astonish you with their architectural and artistic beauty. You will also enter the nearby Hagia Sophia to learn more about its transformation from a basilica to a mosque while admiring its unique Christian and Islamic elements.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Galata Tower
Explore Istanbul’s Old City and beyond with tickets to Galata Tower! On this extended car tour the driver will take you to the Beyoğlu district across the Golden Horn, where you will explore the remains of the medieval citadel of Galata with your Private Guide. Climb up the Galata Tower and admire the phenomenal views of Istanbul and Bosphorus Strait!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Tours inside Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are not included in the 3-hour option.
- Hagia Sophia is an active mosque so special visitor rules apply. Non-Muslims cannot enter during prayer times, so interior tours will be limited. Entry is not guaranteed, as prayer times change every day (at least 5 times a day). All visitors must adhere to the mosque etiquette such as modest dress code (head scarves for women, covered shoulders and knees, and no hats and shoes for men and women).
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum include admission to all exhibitions open to visitors inside the main palace and Hagia Irene. Admission to the Imperial Harem is not included in this tour. Tickets will be purchased on the spot
- The Topkapi Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays, so if you book the 7-hour tour on that day, this attraction will be replaced with free entry to the Blue Mosque or a similar attraction.
- There are 2 elevators in the 9-floor Galata Tower.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are more than 26 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top Attractions?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-270904P296
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top Attractions?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Private transport for the entire tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
- Topkapi Palace Museum tickets and free entry to Hagia Sophia (6 and 7-hour options only).
- - (number of attractions depends on the option selected).
- Galata Tower tickets (7-hour option only).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Private Guided Tour of Istanbul's Old City and Top Attractions by Car.
The following is NOT included:
- Topkapi Palace Museum tickets and free entry to Hagia Sophia (in 3-hour option).
- Galata Tower tickets (in 3 and 7-hour options).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top Attractions is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top Attractions will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private transport for the entire tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Topkapi Palace Museum tickets and free entry to Hagia Sophia (6 and 7-hour options only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Galata Tower tickets (7-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Istanbul's Old City and Top Attractions by Car
- Topkapi Palace Museum tickets and free entry to Hagia Sophia (in 3-hour option)
- Galata Tower tickets (in 3 and 7-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Tours inside Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are not included in the 3-hour option.
- Hagia Sophia is an active mosque so special visitor rules apply. Non-Muslims cannot enter during prayer times, so interior tours will be limited. Entry is not guaranteed, as prayer times change every day (at least 5 times a day). All visitors must adhere to the mosque etiquette such as modest dress code (head scarves for women, covered shoulders and knees, and no hats and shoes for men and women).
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum include admission to all exhibitions open to visitors inside the main palace and Hagia Irene. Admission to the Imperial Harem is not included in this tour. Tickets will be purchased on the spot
- The Topkapi Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays, so if you book the 7-hour tour on that day, this attraction will be replaced with free entry to the Blue Mosque or a similar attraction.
- There are 2 elevators in the 9-floor Galata Tower.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are more than 26 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
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