Istanbul Private Tour with Private Local Guide
Overview
1. Skip all ticket purchase lines, giving you fast-track entry to every major site—no time wasted.
2. Fully licensed guides ensure accurate, up-to-date historical information at every stop.
3. Expert, field-specialized guides provide deep insights you won’t hear on standard tours
4. Explore Hagia Sophia with expert commentary that reveals hidden details and symbolism
5. Enjoy Basilica Cistern with priority access and immersive storytelling under the columns
6. Walk through Sultanahmet hipodrome Square while uncovering its imperial, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers
7. Blue Mosque with cultural context that connects architecture, history, and tradition
8. Navigate the Grand Bazaar efficiently with insider guidance in the world’s oldest market.
9. A private experience, allowing you to adjust the pace, questions, and photo stops freely
By Septillion Travel Agency
TÜRSAB A-Class License No: 18212
What's Included
- Skip the Ticket Purchase Line
- Private Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch Lunch & personal expenses
- Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket
- Basilica Cistern Entry Ticket
- Tip for the Tour Guide ( Optional )
Meeting and Pickup
Cankurtaran
34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- 8. - Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Private Tour with Private Local Guide?
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Activity code: C-165880P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Skip the Ticket Purchase Line.
- Private Licensed Tour Guide.
- Lunch. Lunch & personal expenses.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket.
- Basilica Cistern Entry Ticket.
- Tip for the Tour Guide ( Optional ).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Private Tour with Private Local Guide is as follows:
- 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
- Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- 8. - Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Private Tour with Private Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip the Ticket Purchase Line
- Private Licensed Tour Guide
- LunchLunch & personal expenses
- Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket
- Basilica Cistern Entry Ticket
- Tip for the Tour Guide ( Optional )
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- 8. - Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
