Cultural tours Private tour

Full-Day Private Guiding

Istanbul, Turkey · 8h · 1–50 people

Runs in English

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

Hüseyin Kaya

Istanbul, Turkey

With over 20 years of experience guiding English-speaking travelers from Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia across Turkey, I bring history and everyday life …

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Looking for a private guide who builds the day around you rather than a fixed itinerary? This is a fully customized full-day private guiding experience.

Highlights

  • Tell me what you want to see, taste, or skip: history, food, neighborhoods, or a mix.
The day is shaped around your interests, energy level and pace. We can focus on classic highlights, go off the beaten path, or combine both. The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted on the spot. As a licensed private guide, I provide clear explanations, local insights and a comfortable atmosphere. No rushed group tours — just a day built around your requests. Travelers who prefer private guiding, want to avoid large groups, or have specific interests. Ready to design your perfect day in Istanbul? Send me your dates and ideas. I’ll create a program just for you.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Entry tickets
  • Drinks or a tasting
  • A full meal
  • Public transport fares

Know before you go

  • OPTION-1: Classic Highlights & Beyond
  • Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace and selected sites in the Old City with time to explore side streets and a relaxed pace.
  • OPTION-2: Markets, Neighborhoods & Local Life
  • Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, and deeper walks through nearby neighborhoods, with optional food stops and local insights.
  • OPTION-3: City Walls, Views & Hidden Spots
  • Selected sections of the Theodosian Walls, panoramic viewpoints, and lesser-visited historical areas combined with a balanced rhythm.
  • OR Your Own Mix
  • Tell me your priorities and I will design the most enjoyable full-day route for you.
  • How to Start
  • Share your dates, interests and any must-see or skip items. Flexible on the day. We can adjust the route and pace anytime according to your energy.

Pickup: Anywhere within 3.0 km of Istanbul. You agree the place with your guide after booking.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Hotel pickup
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    We collect you from where you're staying, anywhere within 3.0 km of Istanbul. We'll agree the exact time and place with you after you book.

  2. 2
    Sultanahmet Distric
    Sightseeing (10min)
  3. 3
    Topkapi Palace
    Guided tour (7min)
  4. 4
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Guided tour (10min)
  5. 5
    Blue Mosque
    Guided tour (8min)
  6. 6
    Hippodrome
    Guided tour (10min)
  7. 7
    Basilica Cistern
    Guided tour (10min)
  8. 8
    Grand Bazaar
    Guided tour (10min)
  9. 9
    Spice Market
    Guided tour (7min)
  10. 10
    Dolmabahce Palace
    Guided tour (4min)
  11. 11
    Galata Tower
    Guided tour (10min)
  12. 12
    Bosphorus Bridge
    Guided tour (10min)
  13. 13
    Taksim Square
    Guided tour (10min)
  14. 14
    Istiklal Street
    Guided tour (10min)
  15. 15
    Fener & Balat District
    Guided tour (1min)
  16. 16
    Patriarchal Church of St. George
    Guided tour (10min)
  17. 17
    Bulgarian Orthodox Church
    Guided tour (10min)
  18. 18
    Pierre Loti Hill
    Guided tour (10min)
  19. 19
    Golden Horn
    Guided tour (10min)
  20. 20
    Theodosian Walls of Constantinople
    Guided tour (10min)
  21. 21
    Yedikule Fortress & Golden Gate
    Guided tour (10min)
  22. 22
    Chora Church (Kariye)
    Guided tour (10min)
  23. 23
    Süleymaniye Mosque & complex
    Guided tour (10min)
  24. 24
    Kadıköy & Moda neighborhoods
    Guided tour (10min)
  25. 25
    Üsküdar district
    Guided tour (10min)

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150 USD / group · 1–50 people
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