Highlights of Istanbul: Half Day or Full Day Private Tour

Instead of having huge groups following a guide with a sign, we offer intimate tours with a maximum of 8-10 people. Our private tours are also organized as Istanbul Shore Excursions. Private tours definitely fit for cruise ship passengers!

Our English speaking, local leaders

-are all professional Tour Guides.

-all have a four year university degree in Tour Guiding.

-use a conversational style and invite questions to enhance the experience.

-don’t take you to the carpet/leather/tile shops unless you ask in advance.

-are enthusiastic, reliable, knowledgeable and happy to share their culture.

-are licensed tour guides and have priority entry on the museum ticket lines. Save your time and see more!

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Spice Market.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Suleymaniye Mosque on private full day tour.
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed during Religious Fest of Ramadan (2022 May 2-3-4), during Eid al Adha (2022 July 9-10-11-12) and on Republic Day (October 29)
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays till 2 - 2.30 pm due to the Sermon. There is only outer visit on Fridays.
Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays during winter season (November 1st to March 31st) and replaced with Suleymaniye Mosque.
This is a walking tour as all the highlights are located in a big pedestrian square and so close to each other.
Our tours fill up quickly during high season. Early bookings are highly recommended in the season (April-May-June-July-August-September-October).
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate