Private Cultural Tour of Istanbul with Certified Guide
Description
We're tour guides. We take care of all the planning. Save time, money and the hassle of having to make multiple reservations. Discover Istanbul at your own pace with your family or group of friends on a 7-hour private tour. A perfect tour to visit the most interesting monuments and attractions of the city such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce should not miss any visit to Istanbul. You can stroll through the legendary Grand Bazaar too, where everything from carpets to Turkish delicacies are sold. Instagram: @guiaturisticoolambul
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hagia Sophia was originally built as an Orthodox church by Emperor Justinian I.
The first palace of the Ottoman Empire, for almost 400 years it was the administration center and was also the home of the 25 sultans.
The Blue Mosque was built in the year 1616.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the most amazing markets in the world that has 3000 shops, 60 streets and 20 entrances.
The Basilica Cistern is a water tank and is 1500 years old.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Otherwise, we can meet at a central meeting point or pick up from the hotel is offered.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- kids not
Reviews(83)
We met Murat, and Istanbul was not the same without him!! He introduced us to a fascinating city with an incredible history, shared its secrets, and showed us its beauties, but he also made us aware of its fascinating cultures and its most delicious dishes. He had infinite patience to take us shopping and show us the best markets. And to top it off, he became the best photographer, the best cameraman, and, why not, a great travel companion. Istanbul will never be the same without him!!! Never, ever hesitate to call him! He will undoubtedly change your experience!!
Murat Bozbulut has been a great guide with our group: professional, attentive, very polite, enlightened, discreet while close and comfortable. Just as it should be a good guide that always provides and leaves a good taste in the mouth. Fully recommended. Seeing part of Istanbul at your fingertips is a sure hit. Thank you very much Mulat
We did a great tour thanks to Murat. It would highlight his perfect command of Spanish and his knowledge of the history of the city. We enjoyed a very good lunch, with typical meals and very pleasant talks. We recommend it 100%, if I return to Istanbul, repeat them without hesitation. Thanks for all Murat.
We did this tour with Murat. It was a great experience where we could appreciate and learn a lot from the different stages of the history of this beautiful city. We take a beautiful memory of this tour, which is enjoyed and taken advantage of by the great professionalism of Murat. I highly recommend it. Thank you so much!!
Berat is a charming young man with a friendly manner and demeanor; he posses a tremendous amount of historical and cultural knowledge which he conveyed to us in a casual yet thorough manner. He was responsive to our personal time constraints, and always thinking on his feet to maximize our opportunities . We enjoyed meeting him and talking to him of all manner of current day, topics as well as historical events. We truly feel as though we have made a friend here and heartily recommend him to any travelers coming to Istanbul.
An unforgettable experience! Murat brought Istanbul to life. Every corner, every story and every detail conveyed it to us with incredible energy. It was a super fun, dynamic and culture-packed tour — we learned a lot and we laughed a lot. The places we visited were spectacular and his way of explaining it all was wonderful.Also ... he makes SOME STUNNING PHOTOS!!!! We would repeat without hesitation !!!! An experience 10 out of 10
We have enjoyed 2 guided tours with Murat very interesting. He would highlight his perfect command of Spanish, his high knowledge of the history of the city of Istanbul and his passion for his work. If I returned to Istanbul I would not hesitate to have your services again.
Our experience with Murat was amazing. He is a great connoisseur of the city, we learned a lot from his side of history, culture and gastronomy of Istanbul. He was always very attentive to my parents and me. We were able to visit a lot of sites and thanks to our guide Murat we didn't have to queue anywhere. He was a lovely person at all times, adapting to the needs and capabilities of my family. Overall it's been great. Any acquaintance who visits the city I will recommend to do some tour with him. 100% advisable experience!
Murat is not only a guide with in-depth knowledge of Istanbul, he is a person who connects with his clients and manages to generate a Mood of Trust as if he were a lifelong friend telling about the wonders of his city. Impossible not to highlight his command of Spanish. Very good.
You can't beat this affordable private tour. We learned very quickly that Istanbul is not a city you want to just explore on your own. Our guide saved us a lot of money... tourists get overcharged... even at museums. Our guide took us everywhere we wanted to go and had some great suggestions for other places. If there is one small critique... or really just a heads up to other tourists... he took us to a custom tile shop... which ended up just being an uncomfortable sales pitch to send a great deal of money. He also took us to a carpet shop... very nice... but again... another uncomfortable sales pitch to spend thousands on a rug.
