Private Guided Tour of Istanbul
Overview
Explore Istanbul in comfort and flexibility with your own private guide and vehicle.
Your day begins with a personalized pick-up from your hotel, where you will meet your professional licensed guide.
You will explore the highlights of Istanbul at your own pace, with a fully flexible itinerary tailored to your interests.
Whether you wish to visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, your guide will design the day around your preferences.
Travel comfortably between locations with your private vehicle, while your guide ensures a smooth and enriching experience throughout the day.
Includes:
• Professional licensed private guide
• Transportation
• Driver, fuel & parking fees
• Flexible itinerary (up to 8 hours)
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off
What's Included
- Professional guide
- If you book the full-day vehicle and guide option, private transportation between the sights will be included.
- Private customizable tour
- Your guide can assist with a guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Please contact us to confirm your requested meeting time and place our whatsapp number is +90 533 603 17 17
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise your full name registred at the hotel and your contact details, e-mail, mobile phone number
- Please contact with us to arrange pick up time and place
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Tour of Istanbul?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Professional guide.
- If you book the full-day vehicle and guide option, private transportation between the sights will be included.
- Private customizable tour.
- Your guide can assist with a guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Drinks.
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
- All Fees and Taxes.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private Guided Tour of Istanbul is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided Tour of Istanbul 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
- Professional guide
- If you book the full-day vehicle and guide option, private transportation between the sights will be included.
- Private customizable tour
- Your guide can assist with a guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise your full name registred at the hotel and your contact details, e-mail, mobile phone number
- Please contact with us to arrange pick up time and place
