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Istanbul Private Highlights: Attractions, Culture & Flavors

By roamHerTravel
Free cancellation available
Price is $266 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the best of Istanbul on a private guided tour. Admire the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, step into the underground Basilica Cistern, and explore Topkapi Palace—once home to Ottoman sultans—including its opulent Harem and treasury of jewels. Wander through the lively Grand Bazaar and savor the aromas of the Spice Bazaar as your guide brings Istanbul’s history and culture to life.

Explore Istanbul’s iconic sights in one day.

Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, & Basilica Cistern.

Discover the city’s rich history with your expert guide.

Enjoy a full-day private tour with a flexible itinerary.

Dive into the flavors and stories of the Spice Bazaar.

Admire panoramic views of the Golden Horn from Suleymaniye Mosque.

Activity location

  • Sultanahmet District
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Çemberlitaş
    • 34120, Mollafenari, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Private Big Groups
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
$399.57 x 1 Traveler$399.57
Total
Price is $399.57
Private Group
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
$266.38 x 1 Traveler$266.38
Total
Price is $266.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Licensed Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern ( but we will help you get the tickets)

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

Activity itinerary

Sultanahmet District
  • 15m
Meet your guide in Sultanahmet Square and begin a day of discovery, stories, and the magic of Istanbul.
Hippodrome
  • 30m
Walk through Sultanahmet’s Hippodrome, where ancient chariot races once thrilled the crowds of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
  • 40m
Step into the Blue Mosque, admire its six minarets and thousands of handmade blue tiles glowing in natural light.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece blending Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman calligraphy under one breathtaking dome.
Basilica Cistern
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Wander through the Basilica Cistern, with marble columns, cool waters, and the mysterious Medusa heads in the shadows.
Topkapi Palace
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore Topkapi Palace, the opulent seat of Ottoman sultans, with treasures, courtyards, and the option to visit the Harem.
Egyptian Bazaar
  • 30m
Let your senses guide you through the Spice Bazaar. Smell exotic spices, taste Turkish delight, and hear the lively calls of vendors who have traded here for centuries.
Suleymaniye Mosque
  • 40m
Conclude grand Süleymaniye Mosque, where serenity meets beauty. As you look out over the Golden Horn at sunset, reflect on the layers of history and culture you’ve experienced.

Location

Activity location

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    Sultanahmet District
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Çemberlitaş
    • 34120, Mollafenari, İstanbul, Türkiye

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