Private Guided Istanbul Tour – Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi
Description
Discover Istanbul's most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable day on a private tour designed around your interests and pace. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day experience offers a deeper introduction to the Byzantine and Ottoman history that shaped the city. Explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia, admire the architecture of the Blue Mosque, and step into the world of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace, once the heart of the Ottoman Empire. Continue to the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Discover its centuries-old trading culture, historic passageways, and unique atmosphere as part of Istanbul's living heritage. With a licensed professional guide and the flexibility of a private tour, enjoy historical insight, personal attention, and a relaxed way to discover Istanbul's most celebrated landmarks.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit Hagia Sophia
Visit Blue Mosque
Visit Hippodrome
Visit Topkapi Palace
Discover Grand Bazaar
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will MEET you at your hotel, Airbnb or Galataport. After meeting, the tour continues on foot and by public transportation if needed. NO private vehicle is included. Pick up is available from centrally located Istanbul hotels,Airbnb and Galataport Cruise Terminal. Please note that this is primarily a walking tour led by a licensed professional guide. Public transportation, such as the tram, is used as part of the to maximize sightseeing time and avoid traffic. Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays! Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays! The Blue Mosque is closed until 2:30 PM on Fridays for Friday prayers!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays
- Modest clothing is required when visiting mosques. Women should cover their hair, shoulders, and knees. Men should avoid shorts above the knee
- This is a walking tour and requires a moderate amount of walking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Blue Mosque is closed to visitors until approximately 2:30 PM on Fridays due to weekly congregational prayers.
Reviews(10)
Had a lovely Bosphorus tour! Our guide, Husniye was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience really enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the your tour with guide Husniye. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Türkiye again soon! 😊
It was a great tour! Our guide knew the best time to go to places and kept us on schedule. She was willing to work with what we wanted to see and make our experience what we wanted. I would highly recommend using this guide!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you around Istanbul. I'm so glad we could make the most of your time and tailor the tour to your interests. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot. Wishing you safe travels, and I hope to welcome you back to Istanbul someday!
We had an incredible tour that was adapted to fit our tight schedule. We saw so many things and our guide was so knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you Istanbul. I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again!
Our second day with Nazmiyeh was just as fantastic as the first. We explored Topkapi Palace and enjoyed a beautiful Bosphorus cruise, and once again she was prompt, professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging throughout. She explained everything so well and shared many fascinating details that truly brought the history to life. Her warm and friendly nature made the entire experience even more enjoyable. I’m so glad I chose Nazmiyeh as our guide in Istanbul. She made both days memorable for our family and I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting the city.
I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tours and the experiences at Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I hope to welcome you back to Istanbul again someday!
Very professional private tour with excellent structure. Our guide Ali was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Visiting the main landmarks with detailed explanations made the experience much more meaningful. Everything was smooth comfortable and well organized from start to finish.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great introduction to Istanbul.
Excellent private tour. The guide had a lot of knowledge and answered all our questions. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are impressive.
Muchas gracias por su amable comentario ! Esperamos verlos nuevamente en Estambul!
Ali was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Probably the best tour guide we have had.He was a great ambassador for Istanbul.
Dear Joe, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Ali. He truly is one of our best guides, and we’re proud to have him represent Istanbul with his knowledge and passion. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience in Turkey! Best regards, Yusuf
I had a beautiful and efficient historic halfway tour with my daughter and son, Aysel. We were very pleased . Our guide was a very disciplined and well-used guide who was on-site and detailed about history and culture. Thanks so much to the Enacem Travel family for this beautiful tour !! Happy to meet you at a Newbie tour and destination! 💐💐
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Yıldız was an excellent guide! Friendly and very knowledgeable about the history and the iconic places we visited. Toured all the major sites in the Old City. Full day and didn’t feel rushed.I certainly recommend this tour.
Thank you for choosing us
Amazing city tour for first timers! On time and great experience in learning history, experiencing the culture, and food!
Thank you so much for choosing our company
