Istanbul Private Tour, Istanbul - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Istanbul Private Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 1100.97 BRL
Rating: 8.8 (1372 reviews)

We were incredibly lucky to have Attila, the guide who accompanied us all day on our private tour of Istanbul. A true pr...

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On this private tour of Istanbul, you'll have a guide all to yourselves as you visit iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and the Blue Mosque. It's one seriously complete route!

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off (if you select the option with transport)
Transportation by private vehicle (if you select the option with transport)
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group

Not included

Admission to the museums and monuments
Food and drinks
Public transport tickets

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Depending on the option you choose, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul or meet you in the city center.

Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 27,969 Travelers·1,372 reviews

October 8, 2026
Rebeca
Spain
We were incredibly lucky to have Attila, the guide who accompanied us all day on our private tour of Istanbul. A true professional with an endless kno...
As a couple
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August 16, 2026
Marta
Spain
Onder was an excellent guide. We were a group of 12 with children, and it was a great choice. Onder was incredibly attentive and flexible with all our...
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August 15, 2026
Juan Pablo
Spain
The tour is well worth it. You get a general overview of Istanbul, its main neighborhoods, and some of its most iconic monuments, such as the Blue Mos...
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June 2, 2026
Andres Lomeli
Monterrey, Mexico
Everything was excellent. Our guide Vitali contacted us a day before to define the meeting place and time. He arrived at the lobby of our hotel, 30 ...
As a couple
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April 27, 2026
Pamela
Ireland
The tour was excellent. Önder was very flexible with all our requests, as we were traveling with children and had to adapt the original plan to includ...
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April 4, 2026
Elisabet
Valencia, Spain
The guided tour was a great choice! Our guide, Ilhan, was fantastic. He explained everything we needed to know and gave us great tips on where to eat ...
As a couple
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March 30, 2026
Maria Del Pilar Arias Fernandez
San José, Costa Rica
Our guide Selma was fantastic; she explained everything about the attractions we visited very well. Her guiding style was very engaging, and she was i...
With friends
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March 20, 2026
Amaia Sánchez
Bilbao, Spain
We booked an 8-hour private tour of Istanbul for a group of 12 friends, and the time flew by. Dilek took us to the city's main monuments, and her expl...
With friends
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March 20, 2026
Gregorio Porras Jurado
Córdoba, Spain
Our guide was excellent. She picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us on a tour of all the places we requested. Her explanations were very good,...
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September 22, 2026
Patricia Adela Sanchez Conde
Mexico
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On this private tour of Istanbul, you'll have a guide all to yourselves as you visit iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and the Blue Mosque. It's one seriously complete route!

Private Istanbul Tour

When you book, you can choose one of the following options:

4-Hour Tour

After picking you up in the city center, we'll kick off this tour of Istanbul with a visit to Hagia Sophia, one of the city's most fascinating mosques. Originally a Christian basilica, this building has also served as an Orthodox church and a museum.

From there, we'll continue to the Basilica Cistern, one of the great underground water reservoirs from the Byzantine era. Its forest of columns is sure to amaze you!

After learning about its history, we'll head to Topkapı Palace to discover how the sultans lived during the Ottoman Empire. We'll visit its main rooms and try to unravel the mysteries and legends hidden in each one.

Finally, we'll wrap up this tour of Istanbul back at the starting point. Keep in mind that since this is a private tour, you can customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

8-Hour Tour

With this option, you also get to decide the itinerary. For 8 hours, an English-speaking guide will accompany you as you explore Istanbul's must-see sights.

Not sure what to see? We recommend starting at the majestic Topkapı Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans, where we'll spend about 2.5 hours exploring its courtyards, imperial rooms, and treasures.

Since it's closed on Tuesdays, on those days we'll swap it for the elegant Dolmabahçe Palace, with a visit lasting about 1.5 hours.

Next, we can dive into the city's thousands of years of history at Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in the world. We'll continue on to the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of social life in Roman times, followed by the Blue Mosque, famous for its tiles and graceful silhouette.

At lunchtime, we'll stop so you can grab lunch on your own. And if you'd like to change the order or add other spots like the Grand Bazaar, your guide will be happy to adapt the route. Your wish is our command!

Transportation Options

Along with choosing a 4- or 8-hour tour, when you book, you can also choose between a tour with just a guide or with a guide and transportation:

Guide-Only Tour

If you choose the guide-only option, which is much more affordable, the tour will be done on foot and by public transportation. We'll meet at a central spot in Istanbul, which we'll share in your booking confirmation.

Guide + Vehicle Tour

If you choose the vehicle option, you'll have a private vehicle with a driver at your disposal all day.

With this option, the tour includes pickup from hotels in the following central Istanbul areas: Bayrampaşa, Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Eminönü, Eyüp, Fatih, Kağıthane, Şişli, and Zeytinburnu. If you're staying outside these areas, you'll need to make your way to a meeting point in the city center, which we'll share in your booking confirmation.

8.8

Excellent 27,969 Travelers·1,372 reviews

October 8, 2026
Rebeca
Spain
We were incredibly lucky to have Attila, the guide who accompanied us all day on our private tour of Istanbul. A true professional with an endless kno...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Marta
Spain
Onder was an excellent guide. We were a group of 12 with children, and it was a great choice. Onder was incredibly attentive and flexible with all our...
Is this useful?
August 15, 2026
Juan Pablo
Spain
The tour is well worth it. You get a general overview of Istanbul, its main neighborhoods, and some of its most iconic monuments, such as the Blue Mos...
Is this useful?
June 2, 2026
Andres Lomeli
Monterrey, Mexico
Everything was excellent. Our guide Vitali contacted us a day before to define the meeting place and time. He arrived at the lobby of our hotel, 30 ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 27, 2026
Pamela
Ireland
The tour was excellent. Önder was very flexible with all our requests, as we were traveling with children and had to adapt the original plan to includ...
Is this useful?
April 4, 2026
Elisabet
Valencia, Spain
The guided tour was a great choice! Our guide, Ilhan, was fantastic. He explained everything we needed to know and gave us great tips on where to eat ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 30, 2026
Maria Del Pilar Arias Fernandez
San José, Costa Rica
Our guide Selma was fantastic; she explained everything about the attractions we visited very well. Her guiding style was very engaging, and she was i...
With friends
Is this useful?
March 20, 2026
Amaia Sánchez
Bilbao, Spain
We booked an 8-hour private tour of Istanbul for a group of 12 friends, and the time flew by. Dilek took us to the city's main monuments, and her expl...
With friends
Is this useful?
March 20, 2026
Gregorio Porras Jurado
Córdoba, Spain
Our guide was excellent. She picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us on a tour of all the places we requested. Her explanations were very good,...
Is this useful?
September 22, 2026
Patricia Adela Sanchez Conde
Mexico
Super
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern Galata Tower Grand Bazaar

Types of activities in Istanbul

Guided Tours and Free Tours Free Tour Boat tours Folk Event Zen Day trips

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On this private tour of Istanbul, you'll have a guide all to yourselves as you visit iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and the Blue Mosque. It's one seriously complete route!

Private Istanbul Tour

When you book, you can choose one of the following options:

4-Hour Tour

From there, we'll continue to the Basilica Cistern, one of the great underground water reservoirs from the Byzantine era. Its forest of columns is sure to amaze you!

Finally, we'll wrap up this tour of Istanbul back at the starting point. Keep in mind that since this is a private tour, you can customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

8-Hour Tour

With this option, you also get to decide the itinerary. For 8 hours, an English-speaking guide will accompany you as you explore Istanbul's must-see sights.

Since it's closed on Tuesdays, on those days we'll swap it for the elegant Dolmabahçe Palace, with a visit lasting about 1.5 hours.

Transportation Options

Along with choosing a 4- or 8-hour tour, when you book, you can also choose between a tour with just a guide or with a guide and transportation:

Guide-Only Tour

Guide + Vehicle Tour

If you choose the vehicle option, you'll have a private vehicle with a driver at your disposal all day.

Istanbul Private Tour