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Istanbul Tour Guide

5.0(2 reviews)Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Romos Travel Agency
  • Duration2 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

The Roman Empire ruled from 330 to 395, the Byzantine Empire from 395 to 1204 and again from 1261 to 1453, the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, and the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1922.

Constantine the Great founded Istanbul. He called it Constantinople, which means “the city of Constantine,” and made it the new capital of the Roman Empire. Istanbul has always been a very important city because it is in the middle of both Europe and Asia. Istanbul is on the Unesco World Heritage List because it has so many Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics.

The whole city is like a big open-air museum. With all of its differences, such as its mosques, palaces, churches, synagogues, modernity, and history, Istanbul is one of the most interesting cities in the world. We can give you a private tour of Istanbul with a guide so you can see all of these things for yourself.

Day-by-day itinerary

2 days2 daysPrivate tour
Day 1Private Guided Istanbul Old City Tour

  1. Blue Mosque

    Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    40 minutes

    An Ottoman imperial mosque that Sultan Ahmet built between 1609-1616. Even if it is called officially as Sultanahmet Mosque, the travelers named the Blue Mosque after they saw the blue tiles inside.

  2. Hippodrome

    At MeydanI Cd No:21, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    30 minutes

    An ancient chariot races U-shaped stadium with 100,000 spectators. Even though the Hippodrome had lost its seats, walls, and much of the remainings, the three monuments are still standing: the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.

  3. TopkapI Palace

    Cankurtaran Mah. BabI Humayun Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    2 hours

    Once was the heart of the Ottoman Empire as a residential palace and headquarters. Sultan Mehmet II built the palace in the 15th century, and then it became the center of the Ottoman Empire. Since 1924, The Topkapi Palace serves as a museum.

  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    1 hour

    Built by the Roman Emperor Justinian between 532-537 and became the highest and the biggest cathedral globally. The church was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century and became a museum in 1934. Hagia Sophia lost its museum status in July 2020 and has become a mosque again. Like the other mosques, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors.

  5. Grand Bazaar

    Istanbul, Turkiye

    2 hours

    The oldest and the largest functioning market globally that it houses over 4,000 stores, 61 streets, and completely covered. Sultan Mehmet II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century; then, it was enlarged by the following sultans. Your guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art upon your request.

Day 2Private Guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour

  1. Bosphorus Strait

    Istanbul, Turkiye

    1 hour 30 min

    Bosphorus Cruise: The strait divides Istanbul into two continents and stretches about 32 km between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Along the Bosphorus, there are many settlements to see, such as great Palaces, hotels, yali (private houses), etc. While you are on the boat, you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Çırağan Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ( the second bridge on the Bosphorus), Maiden’s Tower to name a few.

  2. Dolmabahce Palace

    Dolmabahce Caddesi, Vişnezade Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34357, Turkiye

    2 hours

    Built by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid between 1843-1856 as the residential palace for the Ottoman royal family. The palace was designed by the Armenian architects Garabet Balyan, Nigogayos Balyan, and Evans Kalfa. Dolmabahce Palace contains 285 rooms, 6 baths, 46 halls.

  3. Taksim Square

    Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul, 34435, Turkiye

    2 hours

    For the majority of the residents, Taksim Square and Istiklal Street are the heart of Istanbul, where the cafes and the restaurants are located along the pedestrianized avenue. The Street stretches between Taksim Square and the Galata Tower, which is 1,4 kilometers (0.87 miles).

  4. Misir Carsisi

    Rustem Pasa, Istanbul, 34116, Turkiye

    1 hour

    Built by Turhan Hatice, the Sultan Mehmed IV mother, between 1660-1665. The market is the center for spice trade in Istanbul, where you can even find sweets such as Turkish Delights, Baklava, and souvenirs.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.

Start

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

End / drop-off

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

Pickup locations609

The operator lists 609 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Harbour Suites Old CityKadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Atlantis Royal HotelDizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Imagine Istanbul - SultanahmetPertevpasa Sk. No: 57, Emin Sinan Mah, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Han 1772 HotelHobyar, Mimar Vedat Sk. No:3, Sirkeci,Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Xenia Hotel IstanbulKeresteci Hakki Sokak No 7-9, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special ClassPiyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Meddusa HotelAlemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Gulhane Corner HotelHudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Akdeniz HotelDivanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Faros Hotel Old CityDivanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Kupeli HotelEmin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Livro HotelCemal Nadir Sok. No:9-11, Hobyar Mah, Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • The Hotel IstanbulBinbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Best Town PalaceIstasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • The Zanadu IstanbulSht. Mehmet Pasa Sk. 26/1 Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Flower Palace HotelHudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Royal Bosphorus HotelEbussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rumours InnUcler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Candy HotelKatip Sinan Cami Sk. No:23, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Sultanahmet Newport HotelPeykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Levni Hotel & SpaAnkara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34127, Turkiye
  • Villa Paradiso HotelSehsuvar Bey, Sehsuvar Bey Ck. No:8, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Hotel Golden Horn SirkeciEbussuud Cad.No:26, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Regie Ottoman HotelMimar Vedat Sokak No:5, Hobyar Mah., Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • Hotel Centrum IstanbulHoca Pasa Mh. Ibn-I Kemal Cd. No:14, Istanbul, 34080, Turkiye
  • Bon Hotel Hagia SophiaAlaykosku Mah. Sengul Hamam Sok. No: 5, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Blue Marmara SuitesPiyerloti Cad. Daghan SK. NO:6, Fatih, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Aziyade HotelPiyerloti Cad. No:30, Istanbul, 34490, Turkiye
  • Best Western Empire PalaceHocapasa Mah. Hudavenigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Orka Royal Hotel & SpaHocapasa Mh. Nobethane Cd. No:6, Behind The Sirkeci Station, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Raymond Hotel IstanbulEbusuud Cd. No 20/A, Hocapaşa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Sirkeci Ersu HotelErdogan Sok No:10-12, Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rast Hotel SultanahmetKlodfarer Cad. No:4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Castle Franco SuitesEvkaf Sk. No:4, Emin Sinan Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Arden City HotelProf. KazIm Ismail Gurkan Cd. No:2, Alemdar Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Olimpiyat HotelEbusuud Cad. 6 Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Adar HotelEmin Sinan Mahallesi, Cephaneci Sokak. No:14, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Dos Hermanos HotelKucuk Ayasofya Caddesi Ogul Sokak No 17, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Metropol HotelIbni Kemal Caddesi, 38, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

I am waiting my guests in the hotel lobby and call from the concierge.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Istanbul Tour Guide

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.

Start

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

End / drop-off

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

I am waiting my guests in the hotel lobby and call from the concierge.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Include 1 Day Transportation

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.

Start

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

End / drop-off

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Harbour Suites Old CityKadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Atlantis Royal HotelDizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Imagine Istanbul - SultanahmetPertevpasa Sk. No: 57, Emin Sinan Mah, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Han 1772 HotelHobyar, Mimar Vedat Sk. No:3, Sirkeci,Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Xenia Hotel IstanbulKeresteci Hakki Sokak No 7-9, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special ClassPiyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Meddusa HotelAlemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Gulhane Corner HotelHudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Akdeniz HotelDivanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Faros Hotel Old CityDivanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Kupeli HotelEmin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Livro HotelCemal Nadir Sok. No:9-11, Hobyar Mah, Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • The Hotel IstanbulBinbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Best Town PalaceIstasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • The Zanadu IstanbulSht. Mehmet Pasa Sk. 26/1 Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Flower Palace HotelHudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Royal Bosphorus HotelEbussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rumours InnUcler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Candy HotelKatip Sinan Cami Sk. No:23, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Sultanahmet Newport HotelPeykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Levni Hotel & SpaAnkara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34127, Turkiye
  • Villa Paradiso HotelSehsuvar Bey, Sehsuvar Bey Ck. No:8, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Hotel Golden Horn SirkeciEbussuud Cad.No:26, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Regie Ottoman HotelMimar Vedat Sokak No:5, Hobyar Mah., Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • Hotel Centrum IstanbulHoca Pasa Mh. Ibn-I Kemal Cd. No:14, Istanbul, 34080, Turkiye
  • Bon Hotel Hagia SophiaAlaykosku Mah. Sengul Hamam Sok. No: 5, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Blue Marmara SuitesPiyerloti Cad. Daghan SK. NO:6, Fatih, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Aziyade HotelPiyerloti Cad. No:30, Istanbul, 34490, Turkiye
  • Best Western Empire PalaceHocapasa Mah. Hudavenigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Orka Royal Hotel & SpaHocapasa Mh. Nobethane Cd. No:6, Behind The Sirkeci Station, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Raymond Hotel IstanbulEbusuud Cd. No 20/A, Hocapaşa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Sirkeci Ersu HotelErdogan Sok No:10-12, Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rast Hotel SultanahmetKlodfarer Cad. No:4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Castle Franco SuitesEvkaf Sk. No:4, Emin Sinan Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Arden City HotelProf. KazIm Ismail Gurkan Cd. No:2, Alemdar Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Olimpiyat HotelEbusuud Cad. 6 Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Adar HotelEmin Sinan Mahallesi, Cephaneci Sokak. No:14, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Dos Hermanos HotelKucuk Ayasofya Caddesi Ogul Sokak No 17, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Metropol HotelIbni Kemal Caddesi, 38, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

I am waiting my guests in the hotel lobby and call from the concierge.

What's included

Included

  • Professional, Licensed & Local Tour Guide
  • All Taxes
  • Private Full Day Guided Tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Museum Tickets
  • Food & Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Transportation

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 20 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (18–45)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days before100% refund
  • 2–6 days before50% refund
  • 0–2 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
290794P3

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Arrival airline
  • Arrival flight number
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Your arrival time
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name
  • Cruise departure time

Traveller reviews

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