Private Tour: The Best of Istanbul in 1 to 3 Days
Discover the best of Istanbul in 1, 2, or 3 days with an official tour guide! Explore the city’s top landmarks, hidden gems, delicious food, and must-see attractions at your own pace. With a private tour, you have the flexibility to customize your itinerary—plan ahead or make changes along the way with your guide. It’s your adventure, tailored just for you!
You’re free to customize anything you like!
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Istanbul, covering all the top landmarks in just four hours, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. You can also customize your experience and extend it to a full-day tour by adding a visit to Topkapi Palace or a scenic Bosphorus boat tour.
Meeting Point: At your hotel/airbnb/pier
Price: Prices vary based on group size and will be provided after you complete the booking form.
Half Day (4 Hours ):
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
- Hippodrome
- Grand Bazaar
Full Day ( 6-7 Hours ):
- Half Day ( Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar )
- Topkapi Palace or Bosphorus Boat Tour depending on your choice.
This is an exciting tour that captures the true energy of Istanbul, taking you across both the European and Asian sides of the city while sampling a variety of delicious local foods.
Depending on your choice, We can make the duration of the tour shorter or add the Bosphorus boat tour experience too.
Meeting Point: At your hotel/airbnb/pier
Price: Prices vary based on group size and will be provided after you complete the booking form.
Sites to Visit in 6 hours
- Taksim Square with Istiklal Street
- Galata Tower
- Karakoy
- Ferry to the Asian of Istanbul, Kadikoy
- Food Market in the Asian side of Istanbul
- Sampling 10 local foods
Ready to discover Istanbul like never before? Join us on an off-the-beaten-path adventure and uncover the city’s hidden gems, secret spots, and much more! It’s an unforgettable journey you won’t find in the guidebooks.
Meeting Point: At your hotel/airbnb/pier
Price: Prices vary based on group size and will be provided after you complete the booking form.
Sites to Visit in 6 hours
- Old Greek and Jewish District
- Chora Mosque
- Old City Walls
- Tahtakale ( Local Bazaar )
- Rustem Pasha Mosque
- Old Book Bazaar
- Golden Horn
Depending your hotel or airbnb location and your group size, we can meet you at your place or pier.
We will skip the ticket lines but none has priority skip the security lines and lines at the Blue Mosque.
This is a private tour and our guides are flexible to have food and drinks stop.
Our tours are designed to be authentic and immersive, using public transportation, taxis when necessary, or simply walking. You also have the option to upgrade to a private vehicle. Depending on your itinerary, we may recommend this upgrade, though some locations do not allow cars.
This is a private option that you can choose any day or days.
Depending on your list or preferences, we can customize a new itinerary too. Please contact us.