Private guided tours · Istanbul
Istanbul City Tours
Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar with licensed private guides and VIP transport.
Istanbul's historic peninsula holds more than fifteen centuries of history within walking distance: Byzantine churches, Ottoman palaces, imperial mosques and one of the world's oldest covered markets.
Our private tours are built around the time your guests actually have, whether that is a half day between meetings or several days in the city, with licensed guides and VIP transport throughout.
What we arrange
Everything handled, end to end
Every programme is tailored, so treat this as a starting point. We shape the details around your group and your agenda.
Licensed private guides
Professional guides licensed in Türkiye, in the language your group needs.
VIP transport
Chauffeured vehicles between hotel and sites, so time goes into the visit rather than the traffic.
A route that fits your schedule
Half-day, full-day or multi-day programmes planned around meetings and events.
Site arrangements
We confirm opening times and visitor rules before your tour, as they can change.
Sample programme
How it can unfold
- 1
Hagia Sophia
Begin with the great Byzantine church, later a mosque, at the heart of the old city.
- 2
The Blue Mosque
Cross the square to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and its tiled interior.
- 3
Topkapı Palace
The palace of the Ottoman sultans, its courtyards and its views over the Bosphorus.
- 4
The Grand Bazaar
End among the streets of the covered market before the car takes you back.
A sample order of visits, not a fixed departure. Length, pace and route are tailored to your group.
Questions
Are the tours private?
Yes. Every tour is arranged privately for your guests, with your own guide and vehicle.
Can a tour fit around a business schedule?
Yes. We plan half days, evenings or full days around your meetings and events.
Which languages do the guides speak?
Let us know the languages you need when you enquire and we will arrange suitable licensed guides.
Quotation-based · No instant booking
Plan your Istanbul City Tours.
Tell us your dates, the size of your group and anything that matters to you. We will reply with a tailored proposal within one business day.
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