Turkey · City Tours

Full-Day City Tour with Private Tour Guide and Red Carpet Treatment with Luxury Minibus

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day tour of Istanbul’s historic highlights
02 Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Hippodrome
03 Explore Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern
04 Browse the famous Grand Bazaar
05 Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included
06 Private guide with skip-the-line service
07 Travel by private vehicle, with walking at the sites

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a full-day private city tour that blends imperial history, sacred architecture, and vibrant local culture. Travel with a private guide and enjoy visits to highlights such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.

This experience combines convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off with a guided walking tour through the historic heart of the city. From Byzantine masterpieces to Ottoman treasures and bustling market lanes, it’s a well-rounded introduction to Istanbul for travellers who want to see the city’s essential sights in one day.

From Byzantine masterpieces to Ottoman treasures and bustling market lanes, it’s a well-rounded introduction to Istanbul for travellers who want to see the city’s essential sights in one day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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.

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.

Hagia Sophia

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

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.

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.

Basilica Cistern

Your tour guide will be guiding you

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance Fees to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minibus will be used for Pick up from the hotels and drop off. The tour itself is a walking tour
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern
Inner parts of Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must verify your exact pickup time.
We provide pick up from all Cruise Ship Ports, Hotels in Sultanahmet - Fatih - Taksim - Sisli - Besiktas - Beyoglu - Ortakoy areas