Istanbul Old City Private Tour with a Licensed Storyteller Guide

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Istanbul Old City Private Tour with a Licensed Storyteller Guide

By Your Turkish Delight Guide

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8h
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Overview

✨ Discover Istanbul Like Never Before

Step beyond the guidebooks and into the heartbeat of Istanbul with a licensed local expert. From the timeless beauty of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to the hidden gems only locals know, this experience is a perfect mix of history, culture, and authentic storytelling.

Whether you’re a curious traveler, a history lover, or simply here to soak in the atmosphere, I tailor each tour to your interests. With me, it’s not just about seeing landmarks — it’s about feeling the soul of the city.

️ Ottoman wonders
️ Local bazaars & backstreets
Real stories, real insights
Photo stops with the best views
Tours available in English, Turkish,

Activity location

German Fountain
- Hippodrome Square,
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

German Fountain
- At Meydanı Caddesi
- 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul Old City Private Tour with a Licensed Storyteller Guide in English

8h
Opening hours: Wed 9:00am-9:00pm
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$250.00 x 1 Adult$250.00

Paid at activity$123.02

Total

What's included, what's not

Professional Guiding Services
Hagia Sophia Ticket Fee
Topkapi Palace Ticket Fee
Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

German Fountain

30m
Admission ticket included

Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and the chariot-race history of Roman Constantinople

Blue Mosque

1h
Admission ticket included

Iconic six-minaret mosque, blue İznik tiles, and Sultan Ahmet I’s legacy

Hagia Sophia Mosque

1h
Admission ticket not included

1500-year-old marvel, architectural genius, and shifting religious roles

Basilica Cistern

30m
Admission ticket not included

Underground wonder with Medusa heads and a cinematic feel

Topkapi Palace

1h
Admission ticket not included

Topkapi Palace – Once the opulent home of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, Topkapi Palace is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and imperial grandeur. Explore glittering treasures, sacred relics, lush courtyards, and breathtaking views of the Bosphorus where history, politics, and intrigue shaped an empire.

Kapali Carsi

1h
Admission ticket included

Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

Location

Activity location

German Fountain
- Hippodrome Square,
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

German Fountain
- At Meydanı Caddesi
- 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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