Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

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About

The bridge between east and west, Istanbul is a vibrant city with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the former capital of the Ottoman empire. Cover top sites like the Blue Mosque and the Spice Market on this action-packed guided trip, which offers 1-, 2-, or 3-day itineraries to best suit your schedule. Because it’s a private tour, you have plenty of time for questions along the way. Here you can see the flexible daily tour itineraries below (7 hours per day): Day 1 – Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, 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, Kadıkoy Market (or alternative sites).

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Duration: 7–21 hours

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Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish

Highlights

A comprehensive tour of Istanbul, with 1-, 2-, and 3-day options
Marvel at Ottoman sites like Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque
Shop like a local at the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar
Private tour means plenty of personal attention

Private tour
Professional Licensed Guide
Guide meets you at central hotels

What’s not included

Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)
Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets
Lunch
Gratuity (suggested)
Entry/Admission – Hagia Sophia Moschee
Entry/Admission – Bosphorus Strait
Entry/Admission – Dolmabahce Palace
Entry/Admission – Topkapı Palace
Entry/Admission – Galata Tower
Entry/Admission – Pierre Loti Tepesi
Entry/Admission – Chora Museum
Entry/Admission – Haliç

Day one begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral adorned in spectacular gold mosaics. Learn how the Blue Mosque got its nickname. You also have time to explore the treasures of Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans and their famous harems. If you opt for a 2-day tour, begin with a visit to the bustling Spice Market, where you can haggle for saffron alongside shoppers. Cruise down the famous Bosphorus, where you might catch sight of river dolphins, explore the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal, and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city. The third day covers the Suleymaniye Mosque, the most beautiful of the Ottoman mosques, as well as the Byzantine frescoes in Chora Church. You also enjoy sweeping city views on a cable car ride on Pierre Loti Hill.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

German Fountain, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Pickup details

*If van service is not booked your guide will pick you up at centrally located hotels or Galataport ON FOOT. The meeting point will be the German Fountain if the hotel is not centrally located. *If private van service is booked, we pick up from all central hotels, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is outside the city center or on the Asian Side.

Hotel pickup offered

During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

Port pickup offered

During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.

Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11522P1

+1 855 275 5071

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
If one of the mosques or museums is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia and/or Blue Mosque will be visited in the afternoon.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives such as Turkish And Islamic Arts Museum or Archaeological Museum or Basilica Cistern.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be 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.
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market is closed during Eid. (March 30, 31, April 1, June 6, 7, 8, 9 in 2025)
Openings of museums may be affected from National Holidays.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11522P1

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