Tours/Istanbul/Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options
Viator · Private tour

Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options

5.0(152)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR4.8(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(147)

Description

This private city tour allows you to see highlights of Istanbul with a private tour guide who is an expert on the history and culture of the city. This tour can be operated as a shore excursion tour as well from Galataport. As entrance fees are not included in the price, your itinerary remains flexible and you have a chance to customize it with your guide on the tour day. Transportation can be handled by walking, public transportation, taxis or we can arrange private van service for you upon request. A licensed tour guide has skip-the-line priority to buy museum tickets and he/she will help you to purchase them. Please remember you may need to wait in security lines. The duration of the tour is 7 hours per day, but you can keep it shorter by talking with your guide as well. The most important sites of Istanbul will be explained by your private tour guide who will be a local friend with you here. Your guide will show you the best spots to take pictures for your Instagram account.

Tour Options

2 Days Guiding Service
  • Duration: 2 days Pickup included
3 Days Guiding Service
  • Duration: 3 days Pickup included
1 Day Guiding Service
  • Duration: 7 hours: 7 hours guiding service for walking tour Pickup included

Highlights

Skip-the-Line Priority TO BUY Museum Tickets
Private Tour
Guide meets you ON FOOT
Professional Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Skip-the-Line Priority TO BUY Museum Tickets
Private Tour
Guide meets you ON FOOT
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Transportation
Meal and Drinks
Topkapi Palace Ticket - 2750 TL/63 USD per person
Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 2000 TL/45 USD per person
Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 400 TL/10 USD per person
Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
Santa Sofia
Dolmabahce Palace
Ferry Ticket, Bosphorus Cruise
TopkapI Palace

Pickup Locations & Times

Our tour guide can meet you on foot at centrally located hotels, Galata Port Istanbul or at the Entrance Gate of Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference, so we can inform our guide.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(152)

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jhild2100
July 2, 2026
Awesome tour experience

Our guide was Burak, a fantastic, thoughtful person who understood each of our interests (teenagers and adults) and gave us the perfect 3 day Istanbul experience. We visited all the major sites in three days without feeling overwhelmed. Also had great local foods. Highly recommend this guide.

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Sienna T
July 2, 2026
Great guide and tour

Burak was a very patient and knowledgeable guide. He did a great job of waiting for us when we had to slow down in the heat, and he was super super friendly! I recommend touring with him to anyone coming in the future. Our family of teenagers is a lot to handle and he showed us around phenomenally.

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brynnm905
July 2, 2026
AMAZING

Burak was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He was very patient with our constant plan changes and made all the best recommendations on places to eat and where the most beautiful places to visit were. He was very generous with his time and felt like an add on to the family instead of our tour guide. 10/10 recommend!!!

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milot322
July 2, 2026
Tour of Istanbul

We spent a few days with Burak and he was the most patient and enthusiastic tour guide you could ask for. He went above and beyond and even bought my mother a gift when she couldn’t afford it . 10/10 guide made a 10/10 trip

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ntT4974BR
July 2, 2026
AMAZING GUIDE

We had Burak as our guide, he was perfect. Knew the city very well, perfect food and shopping recommendations. Very patient and understanding. Great English too.

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O7552HVcarolinav
July 1, 2026
The Perfect Guide for Exploring Istanbul

Sedat is a very passionate and funny guide; we even asked him a last-minute change on our private group tour, and he agreed and helped us organize everything in order to optimize our last hours in Istanbul. I would recommend him.

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omorainbrian
June 30, 2026
Excellent Tour Guide

Excellent tour and would recommend highly to all. Emir, our guide,was energetic,knowlegeable, excellent with travelling etc around the city and very pleasant. 10/10

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ahmadmubeeni
June 28, 2026
Amazing Journey with my Dad

A brother recommended my father and myself to this agency and specifically brother Fatih who are very genuine and professional. Everything was amazing and well done. I would recommend anyone visiting Turkey to book from them and no regrets. Thanks and regards.

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maggiegC4347XU
June 28, 2026
Bonita Tour, the best in Istanbul 🇹🇷 Best Experience !

Our tour guide is one of the best. He is amazing and professional, he is very knowledgeable with the history of all the places we toured in Istanbul. He is polite, respectful and friendly, which makes the tour more relax and comfortable. It’s a must to book with Bonita Tour. I highly recommend it to friends and family who wanted to visit Turkey, especially in Istanbul.

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363yvettec
June 18, 2026
Knowledgeable and proactive guide. Will definitely use again!

Excellent driver! Always on time, friendly, professional, and made getting around easy and stress-free. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout our trip. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review.

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