Turkey · City Tours

Best Highlights of Istanbul with Private Guide

8 Hours Round trip from Istanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Istanbul’s major historic landmarks with a private licensed guide
  • 02 Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome
  • 03 Discover Topkapi Palace and its imperial legacy
  • 04 Browse the vibrant Grand Bazaar
  • 05 See the Basilica Cistern
  • 06 Learn about Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage
  • 07 Enjoy a full-day private city tour
  • 08 Experience one of the world’s great cross-continental cities

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a private guided tour that brings together the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage in one memorable day. Visit celebrated sights including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern.

With a professional licensed guide, you’ll gain deeper insight into the history, architecture, and culture that make Istanbul so distinctive. From imperial treasures and monumental mosques to lively historic streets and market atmosphere, this experience is an excellent introduction to the city’s timeless highlights.

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a private guided tour that brings together the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage in one memorable day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Istanbul
Languages English, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Topkapi Palace

The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern.

Blue Mosque

One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Hippodrome

The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Grand Bazaar

In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Istanbul 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private Professional Licenced Tour Guide

What's Not Included

  • All Entrance Fees
  • Transportation Fees

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Istanbul, TR
Tour start
Istanbul, TR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Istanbul.

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