Create your own private tour of Istanbul
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Our private tours of Istanbul will take you to the top historical sights and modern neighbourhoods of the city. The only hard part is deciding which sights to see first. Don't spend hours to create your own travel itinerary, chose from our recommended private tours for Istanbul and experience less stress when planning your next holiday in Turkey.
When booking your private tour please let us know which of the tours below you would like. If these don't suit you, we can design a tour for you if we know your list of must see Istanbul attractions. Please note, we can also combine half-day tours to create a full-day tour, though, duration and finish times may vary depending on factors outside of our control. All our private tours of Istanbul provide:
Our private tours run by English speaking guides, German speaking guide, Spanish speaking guide and Italian speaking guides. Our public tours are also available as private tours with a minimum of four people. Ask us today for a quote. When requesting your booking please know that some attractions are closed on particular days, they include:
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PRIVATE TOUR 1:
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Itinerary: Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise ship port where they will confirm the itinerary with you. You will then travel to the first attraction by tram or by walking depending on the location of your hotel. Travel to each attraction thereafter will be via walking as they are in close proximity to one another. Please note, travel via private vehicle in Istanbul’s traffic congestion is likely to incur delays. At the conclusion of your tour you would then be free to visit other sites of interest, or your guide can accompany you back to your hotel.
Photo of the Basilica Cistern by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
Photo of the Basilica Cistern by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
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PRIVATE TOUR 2:
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Itinerary: Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise ship port where they will confirm the itinerary with you. You will then travel to the first attraction by tram or by walking depending on the location of your hotel. Travel to each attraction thereafter will be via walking or public tram as they are in close proximity to one another. Please note, travel via private vehicle in Istanbul’s traffic congestion is likely to incur delays. At the conclusion of your tour you would then be free to visit other sites of interest, or your guide can accompany you back to your hotel.
Photos by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
Photos by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
PRIVATE TOUR 3:
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Itinerary: Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise ship port where they will confirm the itinerary with you. You will then travel to the first attraction by tram or by walking depending on the location of your hotel. Travel to each attraction thereafter will be via walking or public tram as they are in close proximity to one another. Please note, travel via private vehicle in Istanbul’s traffic congestion is likely to incur delays. At the conclusion of your tour you would then be free to visit other sites of interest, or your guide can accompany you back to your hotel.
Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, therefore Dolmabahce Palace will be visited instead if you book your tour for a Tuesday.
Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, therefore Dolmabahce Palace will be visited instead if you book your tour for a Tuesday.
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PRIVATE TOUR 4:
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Itinerary: Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise ship port where they will confirm the itinerary with you. You will then travel to the first attraction by tram or by walking depending on the location of your hotel. Travel to each attraction thereafter will be via walking or public transport. Please note, travel via private vehicle in Istanbul’s traffic congestion is likely to incur delays. At the conclusion of your tour you would then be free to visit other sites of interest, or your guide can accompany you back to your hotel.
Photos by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
Photos by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
PRIVATE TOUR 5: BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN TRACES (FULL-DAY)Tour duration: 7-8 hours Sites included: Fener and Balat quarters, Byzantine city walls, Chora Church Museum, Eyup district with Pierre Loti cafe break, cruise on the Golden Horn with public ferry. Price: Quoted upon submission of booking form. Price includes: Professional licensed guide. Tickets to museum and ferry. Public transportation fees. Price excludes: Food, drinks and shopping expenses. |
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Itinerary: Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise ship port where they will confirm the itinerary with you. You will then travel to the first attraction by local municipality bus. Travel to each attraction thereafter will be via walking and public transport. Please note, travel via private vehicle in Istanbul’s traffic congestion is likely to incur delays. At the conclusion of your tour you would then be free to visit other sites of interest, or your guide can accompany you back to your hotel.
Photos by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
Photos by Leeann Murphy @ leeannmurphy.net
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PRIVATE TOUR 6:
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Itinerary: Your guide can meet you at your hotel where they will confirm the itinerary with you. You will then travel to the first attraction by private car.Travel to each attraction thereafter will be via car. At the conclusion of your tour you would then be transferred to your hotel or port wherever you stay.
