Top Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours

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World's First Temple: Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul

Maximize your time in Şanlıurfa with a private, airport-to-airport experience combining Göbeklitepe and the city’s most important historical landmarks in one seamless day. Travel in …More

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World's First Temple: Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul

Maximize your time in Şanlıurfa with a private, airport-to-airport experience combining Göbeklitepe and the city’s most important historical landmarks in one seamless day. Travel in...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$270

Private Ephesus skip line tour flight tickets from istanbul

We are going to pick you up from your hotel in istanbul and transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, we will provide the flight …More

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Private Ephesus skip line tour flight tickets from istanbul

We are going to pick you up from your hotel in istanbul and transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, we will provide the flight...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$454

Private 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Yacth

Have privilige of having your own boat for 2 hours privately. Enjoy the best views of the Bosphorus, enjoy your drinks while watching the magnificent …More

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Private 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Yacth

Have privilige of having your own boat for 2 hours privately. Enjoy the best views of the Bosphorus, enjoy your drinks while watching the magnificent...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore "Green Bursa" as it is called due to its gardens and parks. Your …More

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Private Day Trip From Istanbul to Bursa

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore "Green Bursa" as it is called due to its gardens and parks. Your...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$80

If you are interested in different cuisines and history, you are in the right tour. This tour is a combination of cuisine, food and history. …More

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Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History

If you are interested in different cuisines and history, you are in the right tour. This tour is a combination of cuisine, food and history....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$370

Private Tour to the Asian Area of Istanbul

It is a route created by me to discover the Asian part of Istanbul. See Europe from Asia and integrate into the daily lives of …More

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Private Tour to the Asian Area of Istanbul

It is a route created by me to discover the Asian part of Istanbul. See Europe from Asia and integrate into the daily lives of...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$120

Private Tour From Istanbul Cruise - Half Day

Explore the most important site of Istanbul with an expert tour guide and save your time by skipping the lines. You have the flexibility to …More

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Private Tour From Istanbul Cruise - Half Day

Explore the most important site of Istanbul with an expert tour guide and save your time by skipping the lines. You have the flexibility to...

3 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$276

VIP Istanbul-Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque GrandBazaar

Enjoy the Highlights of Istanbul with our expert licenced Guides. Learn About History, Archeology, Culture and More... Skip the Lines - Do not wait for …More

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VIP Istanbul-Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque GrandBazaar

Enjoy the Highlights of Istanbul with our expert licenced Guides. Learn About History, Archeology, Culture and More... Skip the Lines - Do not wait for...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$17

Istanbul is a really fascinating city which offers you all the contrast images at the same time! İt's not going to be just a historical …More

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Private Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Istanbul is a really fascinating city which offers you all the contrast images at the same time! İt's not going to be just a historical...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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$230

Istanbul : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Istanbul is a city of layers, where history and modern life coexist, but its vastness can feel overwhelming. Explore with a local guide on a …More

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Istanbul : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Istanbul is a city of layers, where history and modern life coexist, but its vastness can feel overwhelming. Explore with a local guide on a...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$34

Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 7-hour tour for up to 15 people with private guide – including skip-the-line access …More

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Private Guiding Service in Istanbul

Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 7-hour tour for up to 15 people with private guide – including skip-the-line access...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$28

Full-day Tour to Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque, Temple of Artemis

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey …More

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Full-day Tour to Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque, Temple of Artemis

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey...

7 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$79

Our Private excursions are on V.I.P standarts and more reasonable than cruise company excursions rate, which are designed for the larger groups. Our driver and …More

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Private İstanbul Old City Tour

Our Private excursions are on V.I.P standarts and more reasonable than cruise company excursions rate, which are designed for the larger groups. Our driver and...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$100

Explore istanbul with your professional driver with a flexible program, rather than fixed crowded tours. You may relax in your private air conditioned car while …More

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Car and Driver Service in Istanbul

Explore istanbul with your professional driver with a flexible program, rather than fixed crowded tours. You may relax in your private air conditioned car while...

4 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

Skip The Line Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided. Explore Historical …More

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Skip The Line Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided. Explore Historical...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$65

Istanbul Full Day Tour Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace

Spend a full day exploring Istanbul’s Old City with a professional guide. Visit the most iconic landmarks — the **Blue Mosque**, **Hagia Sophia**, and **Topkapi …More

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Istanbul Full Day Tour Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace

Spend a full day exploring Istanbul’s Old City with a professional guide. Visit the most iconic landmarks — the **Blue Mosque**, **Hagia Sophia**, and **Topkapi...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$25

Enjoy a Luxurious, Full Day Luxury Private Istanbul Tour of the Hippodrome, Underground Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, and the maze of …More

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Luxury Guided Istanbul Tour

Enjoy a Luxurious, Full Day Luxury Private Istanbul Tour of the Hippodrome, Underground Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, and the maze of...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$450

Having a private tour guide in Istanbul will help you to save time and money. You don’t need to wait to get the tickets, you …More

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2-Days Private Walking Tour in Istanbul

Having a private tour guide in Istanbul will help you to save time and money. You don’t need to wait to get the tickets, you...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$300

Istanbul is a very old city that has been capital for Roman and Ottoman Empires. The history of food is also has a background of …More

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Food Tour by Chef&Guide in Istanbul

Istanbul is a very old city that has been capital for Roman and Ottoman Empires. The history of food is also has a background of...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$200

3-Day Konya and Cappadocia Tour by Train with Return Flight

Travel from Istanbul to Konya by high-speed train on a private 3-day, 2-night tour departing on Mondays. Continue by road to Cappadocia and return to …More

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3-Day Konya and Cappadocia Tour by Train with Return Flight

Travel from Istanbul to Konya by high-speed train on a private 3-day, 2-night tour departing on Mondays. Continue by road to Cappadocia and return to...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

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$571

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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