See the sights of Istanbul that most interest you on a customized tour with private guide. Marvel at some of the city's most significant sights including Topkapi Palace, Chora Church, Basilica Cistern, Fener-Balat neighboorhood, and many more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours - 3 days
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul, by your guide on foot.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Create a sightseeing tour of Istanbul that suits your interests
- See the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapı Palace
- Admire the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque
- See Basilica Cistern, the underground water storage from Roman period
- Go to the former mosque and church turned museum at the Hagia Sophia
- Shop for souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar
- Explore the Old City of Istanbul on foot
- Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires
Full description
Explore Istanbul according to your own interests on a tailor-made sightseeing tour. A licensed guide will meet you in your hotel or port and work with you to create an itinerary that suits you best, leaving you satisfied that you have seen all of Istanbul.
Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, such as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern on the first day.
On day two, take the public ferry to Bosphorus to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. From here, visit Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street and the spice market.
Day three takes you on a walk through the streets of Fener-Balat neighboorhood. Enjoy a cable car ride and soak up views of Pierre Loti Hill, then visit Chora Church to see the mosaics and frescoes.
Includes
- Private licensed guide (English-, German-, Italian- or Spanish-speaking)
- Pickup from centrally located hotels on foot
- All entrance fees
- Lunch
- Hotel drop-off
- Transportation (unless option booked)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays; Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Blue Mosque is being renovated until end of 2020 so some parts of the ceiling might be temporarily covered.
- Please note, the Hagia Sophia is closed during prayer time.
