Private Istanbul Old City Tour with Licensed Guide & VIP Transfer

Discover the timeless beauty of Istanbul with a private tour designed around your interests, pace, and comfort. Whether you are visiting for the first time, arriving on a cruise, or enjoying a short stay, our licensed local guides will help you experience the city's most iconic landmarks while sharing the fascinating stories behind them.

Tour Highlights

Depending on your available time and preferences, your itinerary may include:

• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome of Constantinople
• Basilica Cistern
• Grand Bazaar
• Spice Bazaar
• Süleymaniye Mosque
• Hidden streets and local neighborhoods
• Traditional handicraft and ceramic workshops (optional)
• Lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant (optional)

If time allows, additional sites such as Topkapı Palace or a Bosphorus cruise can also be included.

What's Included

✔ Professional licensed tour guide

✔ Private VIP Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter (if selected)

✔ Professional English-speaking driver

✔ Hotel, cruise port, or airport pickup (according to your booking)

✔ Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests

✔ Historical and cultural explanations throughout the tour

✔ Assistance with purchasing entrance tickets

✔ Skip-the-ticket-line assistance where available

✔ Bottled water in the vehicle

Tour Duration

Choose the duration that best suits your schedule:

• 2–3 Hours – Highlights Tour
• 4–5 Hours – Old City Essentials
• Full Day (7–8 Hours) – Complete Istanbul Experience

Meeting Points

We can pick you up from:

• Hotels
• Galataport Cruise Terminal
• Istanbul Airport (IST)
• Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
• Any address within Istanbul

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible services can be arranged upon request. Please let us know in advance if you require wheelchair assistance or special transportation so we can prepare the most suitable vehicle and route.

Languages

Private tours are available in:

• English
• Spanish
• French
• Russian
• Arabic
• German
• Italian
• Other languages upon request

Important Information

• Entrance tickets are not included unless stated in your booking.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
• When visiting active mosques, ladies should bring a scarf and all visitors should wear clothing covering the knees and shoulders.
• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, opening hours, weather conditions, and your personal interests.

Why Choose Us?

• Licensed professional guides with extensive knowledge of Istanbul's history and culture
• Modern VIP Mercedes vehicles
• Experienced, professional drivers
• Personalized private tours with no rush and no fixed group schedule
• Flexible programs designed around your interests
• Reliable airport, hotel, and cruise terminal pickups
• Local support throughout your stay in Istanbul