Private Full Day Old City Tour of Istanbul
Overview
Explore Istanbul’s timeless treasures with your own personal guide and private transfers..
Step into the soul of Istanbul on this private full-day tour through the city's most iconic landmarks. With your own expert guide and comfortable hotel transfers, explore the historic heart of the city at your own pace. From the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia to the underground mystery of the Basilica Cistern, and from the shimmering domes of the Blue Mosque to the imperial courts of the Topkapi Palace, this journey reveals the layers of history, culture, and beauty that define Istanbul. Whether it's your first visit or a return to your favorite city, this curated experience promises unforgettable insights and memories.
What's Included
- Personalized, flexible itinerary
- Local tips and shopping guidance in the Grand Bazaar
- Private round-trip hotel transfers (from centrally located hotels)
- Professional, licensed private guide
- Lunch Meals and beverages
- Museum and site entrance tickets (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern – to be paid on-site)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Cd No:, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Hippodrome
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
German Fountain
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Obelisk of Theodosius
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Serpent Column
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Guests can buy museum entrance fees on the site.
- Entrance fees: Hagia Sophia: 25 Euro, Topkapi Palace: 2.000 TL, Basilica Cistern: 1.300 TL
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-69435P29
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