Private Istanbul Highlights Tour: 1, 2, or 3-Day Options
Description
A city rich with history and culture, Istanbul was the capital of three great empires. Walk in the footsteps of Constantine the Great, who established Constantinople. This city has been the heart of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires, each leaving an indelible mark. With our knowledgeable local guide, explore the highlights of Istanbul, delving into its vibrant history, diverse culture, exquisite art, and bustling local life. Our tour goes beyond typical museum visits, offering an immersive experience in the daily life of Istanbul's residents. From the majestic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar, see iconic landmarks and hidden gems alike. Join us for an unforgettable journey through captivating Istanbul and truly experience it like a local.
Tour Options
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For all hotels in Beyoğlu, Şişli, Fatih and Beşiktaş, our guides can pick up guests from their hotels. For other districts, the meeting point is: Sultanahmet Square, German Fountain. The easiest way to get to the German Fountain is by taking the T1 tram line and getting off at the Sultanahmet stop. After disembarking, it's just a 2-minute walk to meet your guide.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the vehicle option is purchased, the vehicle is provided by the agency and the guest is picked up from the hotel with a guide.
- We only provide guide services. Meals, museum and transportation fees are the responsibility of the guests.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday
Reviews(20)
What an amazing guided tour & experience we had in Turkiye! RoadChaser Agency was very responsive & professional and gave us great hospitality when we came into the office to curate our trip. They guided us with suggestions so that our stay in each location was extra magical. Truly! Between the seamless airport pick ups and drop offs with the taxi services, to the incredible accommodations during our stay, we felt very supported. And the guides!!! So professional & extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. Everyone took such great care is us, and we will forever remember this trip. I’m so Thankful we found RoadChaser Agency that made our stay in Turkiye pure Magic! Our trip began in Ephesus all day -> 2 day tour in Cappadocia with hot air ballooning and every site to see as well as our stay in the cave hotel. We couldn’t recommend it enough!
We had just the best day with Kemal. His local knowledge and also of history was just superb. We certainly weren’t rushed and managed to see most major sights during the day. We would definitely recommend Kemal to any travellers wanting to experience this wonderful city. We would book him again for sure!
Wonderful tour well organized in a short time ,deep inside in Istanbul culture on European and Asian areas. Thanks Ufku and team !
A very good experience with a fantastic, friendly and amble guide. A city that excites by its thousands of years of history.
An amazing experience, I would repeat it again
Our guide Berat was lovely and we had such a memorable day touring the highlights in Istanbul. I was traveling with my 70 year-old mother and the walking tour was very nice. Berat was very knowledgable and answered all our questions and made everything very interesting and easy to absorb. His English was excellent and his friendly, easy manner ensured our instant friendship. It was so relaxing to follow a guide and not worry about where to go, while learning so many interesting things about this city. Berat also recommended a wonderful place for lunch. It was a day with great memories.
We had a great experience with Senem as our guide! It taught us a lot and helped us to better understand Turkish culture and religions. Very adapted to our suggestions and gave us good shopping and food recommendations
Our Merve guide was excellent. We agreed with her the places to visit and her advice allowed us to do a route in two days where we saw practically everything. He accompanied us always and even outside his working hours. His Spanish is perfect and he knows very well the history of Turkey and its political, economic, social and cultural life. She is also very friendly and close and with a great sense of humor. An unforgettable experience.
Thanks so much for creating an amazing trip for us , you guys have the most wonderful client service making us feel right at home
Our guide Barat organized us an unbeatable visit and for the few days we were. We'll go back and repeat with Barat.
