Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
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2-Day Private Guided Tour
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Duration: 7 hours: 2 Day Tour(7 hours each day)
2-Day Without Transportation: Day 1: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome.Day 2: Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street.
2-Day Without Transportation: Day 1: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome.Day 2: Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street.
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SGD 524.86
1-Day Private Guided Tour
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Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar. (No transportation included)
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SGD 262.42
2 Days Private Guide-Van Tour
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SGD 918.49
3-Day Private Guided Tour
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Duration: 7 hours: 3 Day Tour(7 hours each day)
Duration: 7 hours: 3 Day Tour(7 hours each day)
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SGD 787.28
1-Day Private Guide & Van Tour
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SGD 459.24
3 Days Private Guide-Van Tour
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SGD 1,377.73
Highlights
Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with a flexible itinerary.
Day 1 - Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar.
Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.
Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Chora Church (or alternative sites).
Important Notes:
Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
Itinerary
Sultanahmet District
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSultanahmet DistrictHippodrome
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHippodrome Square / Atmeydanı Hippodrome; where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time and today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of the square of Ottoman Empire.German Fountain
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGerma Fountain / Alman ÇeşmesiSultanahmet Square
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSultanahmet SquareHagia Sophia Moschee
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for the second time. The most important stop of an Istanbul tour is operated in Old City Istanbul / Constantinople. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.Blue Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBlue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.Grand Bazaar
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGrand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.Bosphorus Strait
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedBosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Cruise ( if option is chosen) Take the public ferry for Bosphorus Cruise to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridges, mosques. Your best Istanbul tour memories will definitely include the Bosphorus.Dolmabahce Palace
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDolmabahce Palace / Dolmabahçe Sarayı Elegance and beauty with the most luxury decoration, chandeliers, rugs, crystals, ceramic fireplaces. Beautiful palace, right on the Bosphorus with gorgeous furnishings, paintings, porcelains made in particular to Dolmabahce.Taksim Square
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTaksim Square / Taksim Meydanı A great place defining modern Turkey which witnessed important historical moments. Close to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi) and Galata Tower along with embassies of European countries in Taxim. Cicek Passage has very good food joints, cafes, shops, bars, night clubs around Taksim.TopkapI Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTopkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.Istiklal Caddesi
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIstiklal Street is the modern and colorful face of Turkey with churches, modern art galeries, embassies, pubs, cafes and shops selling different kind of products.Galata Tower
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe will see the tower FROM OUTSIDE, due to the regulations unfortunately tour guides don't have skip the line priority here so it takes long time to wait queue. Your tour guide will make you explanation about tower.Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSpice Market / Mısır Çarşısı Egyptian Bazaar is a colorful indoor bazaar and has lots of shops offering a variety of spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Spice Bazaar is located in Eminonu Square which is the connection point of Bosphorus and Golden Horn.Cicek Pasaji
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCicek Passage / Flower Passage Originally named as Cite de Pera, a combined structure of traditional and modern construction methods and architectural style by Ottoman Empire is reflected and today we see the small shops and cafes here.Suleymaniye Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSuleymaniye Mosque / Süleymaniye Camii is the largest mosque in Istanbul and is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. In the garden behind the mosque, the Suleymaniye terrace offers lovely views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.Balat
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFener-Balat Neighborhood backstreet walk Continue exploring Istanbul’s rich religious history with a stop at the Church of St. George. Since the 1600s, the church has been the location of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and is recognized as the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Religion. Balat District; lines of drying laundry stretch across steep, winding streets. Century-old Ottoman houses lean against each other in a combination of reds, blues, and greens. And art galleries and design shops dot the area along the water.Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOrthodox PatriarchHistoric Areas of Istanbul
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHistoric Areas of IstanbulPierre Loti Tepesi
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedPierre Loti Hill and Cable Car are some of the most popular sights to visit since it offers great views for visitors. Take the cable car to reach the top and enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping your Turkish coffee or tea.Chora Museum
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedFormerly Church of St. Saviour in Chora is renowned worldwide for its well-preserved mosaics and frescoes. It presents important and beautiful examples of East Roman painting in its last period. The idea of depth in mosaics and the moving style in figures are of outstanding artistic significance in the Middle Ages, foretelling the Renaissance period.Halic
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedGolden Horn region which is one of the oldest settlements of the city of Constantinople.Bulgarian Orthodox Church
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSt. Stephen Church; Located on the shore of the Golden Horn, the church is also known as the Iron Church due to the fact that it’s made entirely of prefabricated cast iron in 19th century.
What's included
INCLUDED
Professional Licensed Guide
Private tour
Guide meets you at central hotels
NOT INCLUDED
Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)
Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets
Lunch
Gratuity (suggested)
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Best of Istanbul Private Guided Tour is highly recommended for its knowledgeable and flexible guides who offer customized itineraries, making it ideal for families and short stays. Reviewers appreciate the guides' expertise, patience, and helpfulness, enhancing their experience of Istanbul's key sights. The tour is praised for its ability to adapt to individual needs, providing insightful historical context and assistance with logistics, such as navigating public transport and avoiding queues.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The suggested first-day tour is designed as a walking tour, with transportation needed only between the hotel and the Old Town if the hotel is outside old town.
The suggested second-day tour can be easily managed by public transportation
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives such as Turkish And Islamic Arts Museum or Archaeological Museum or Basilica Cistern.
If one of the mosques or museums is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Spice Market.
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.
For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
On Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited in the afternoon.
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market is closed during Eid. (March 20-22, May 27-30 in 2026)
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We had an incredible experience with Gizem as our guide. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Throughout the tour, she took excellent care of us — always checking in to make sure we were comfortable and well looked after. Her explanations were clear, detailed, and engaging, especially at key landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. She patiently guided us through the crowds and made sure we didn’t miss any important details, both historical and cultural. We felt very safe, well-informed, and truly enjoyed every moment of the experience thanks to her professionalism and genuine hospitality. Highly recommend Gizem to anyone looking for a memorable and insightful tour in Istanbul!