Top Notch of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Istanbul

Embark on a personalized journey through Istanbul, tailored to your schedule and interests. Choose between a single day or extend to two, three, or four days of exploration. Your guide meets you at your centrally located hotel, allowing for flexible departure times and a fully customizable itinerary. Day 1: Immerse in the UNESCO-listed Historic Areas, visiting landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Your guide's insights deepen your connection with each site. Day 2: Extend your adventure with a Bosphorus cruise, exploring Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, and the Galata Tower, guided through the city's vibrant pulse. Day 3: Uncover more treasures, including the Suleymaniye Mosque, Balat and Fener neighborhoods, and the Bulgarian St. Stephen Church. Conclude with a cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill.

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is not only a religious site but also a masterpiece of art and architecture. Taking the time to explore its beauty and historical significance can be a highlight of your layover in Istanbul.

Sultanahmet District

You will start to visit main attraction from Sultanahmet District.

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace: Founder by Fatih Sultan Mehmed Han at 1473. Topkapı Palace used almost 380 years as a Empire administrative centre and residential place of Ottoman Sultans and his families. 4000 People used to live insight. Now it is one of the biggest museum in Istanbul.

The Basilica Cistern, also known as the Yerebatan Cistern, is a remarkable underground water reservoir located in the historic peninsula of Istanbul, Turkey. Built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, the cistern is one of the largest surviving ancient cisterns in Istanbul and is known for its impressive architecture and historical significance

Grand Bazaar

The oldest and most famous biggest antique mall of the World built around 4000 square meters land.There are lot of Turkish traditional shops insight as u can find hand made carpets,jewelleries ,antique stuffs ,silk products and spices shops.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Meaning of Hagia Sophia is holly wisdom Church.Built by Byzantium king I. Justinanus.Converted to a mosque during Ottoman time. Used as a museum almost 75 years nowadays using as a mosque. One of the most amazing architecture of Istanbul. Throughout its history, Hagia Sophia has been admired for its architectural beauty and the innovative engineering used in its construction. It is renowned for its massive dome, intricate mosaics, and historical significance, reflecting both Christian and Islamic heritage.

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahca palace located in the Besiktas district. Ordered by the Ottoman Empire's 31th Sultan 1. Abdulmecid. The palace is on the European side of Istanbul and famous with luxury decorations, amazing location, chandeliers, crystals, rugs and ceramic fireplaces insight

Taksim Square

Taksim Square is located in Beyoglu district and considered as modern Istanbul. Taksim Square was originally the point where the main water lines from the north of Istanbul were collected and branched off to other parts of the city. You will be explore modern Istanbul by walking from Taksim Square to Galata Tower through Istiklal Avenue.

Istiklal Caddesi

The street starts at the northern end of Galata Tower at Tunel Square and runs as far as Taksim Square. It is flanked by late Ottoman era buildings (mostly from the 19th and early 20th centuries) in a variety of styles including Neo Gothic, Neo Classical, Renaissance Revival, Art Nouveau and Turkish Architecture. All these buildings are using as a shopping center, embassies of countries and business offices.

Bosphorus Strait

Your tremendous Istanbul tour should be included Bosporus cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht. According to your chosen option you can explore Bosporus by public ferry or private yacht. During the ferry or yacht tour you will see both Istanbul European and Asian sides and will see from the sea, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, The Rumeli Fortress, Bridges of Bosporus, Old Ottoman Villas, Old Mosques and Churches.

Galata Tower (Pass-by Only)

We suggest you to show the tower from outside because your guide will not have priority to skip the line. Meanwhile your guide will help you to take you insight according to your wishes and time.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Spice bazaar is one of the oldest bazaar of Istanbul located in European side next to Yeni Cami(mosque). The bazaar was founded by the Turhan Valide Sultan in 1660. You can find all types of nuts, spices ,herbal teas and many more insight shops.

Balat

Balat is a neighbourhood in the district of Fatih(Old City). It is in the old city of Istanbul in European side, on the western shore of the Halic (Golden Horn), located between Fener and Ayvansaray province. It was the centre of the Jewish community in Istanbul. As in neighbouring Ayvansaray and Fener, Balat’s back streets are lined with small stone terraced houses and afew grander mansions. Due to the modern technology and Turkish serials Balat become one of the hottest and famous part for tourism, including domestic and international tourism,many of the buildings and houses rebuilding and painting with bright colours to give a distinctive feel to province. Balat is still hosting the old churches, synagogues and many more historical buildings.

Cicek Pasaji

Means in English Flower Passage. It is located in Beyoglu Istiklal Avenue. The passage is famous historic passage arcade or galleria on Istiklal Street in the Beyoglu district. The covered arcade with rows of historic cafes, restaurants and winehouses.

Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

The Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, also known as the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople or simply the Fener Patriarchate, is the highest see or ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is located in the district of Fener in Istanbul, Turkey, and has a rich history dating back over a millennium.

Karakoy

Karakoy (Galata Bridge) has a rich history dating back to Ottoman and Byzantian. It is situated near the iconic Galata Bridge, which spans the Golden Horn and connects the Old City to the modern areas of Beyoğlu and beyond. The bridge offers stunning views of the city and is a popular spot for best old city and golden horn views of restourants and coffe shops under the Galata Bridge from two side.

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

Saint Stephen Church as also known as Bulgarian iron church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church located in Balat Istanbul. It is famous being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the Neo Byzantian style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian Orthodox Christian minority in the city.

Suleymaniye Mosque

Sulaymaniyah Mosque ordered buy Magnificent Suleyman and build by famous architecture Mimar Sinan. It located thirds hill of Istanbul where it has a very nice landscape of Bosporus and old city of Istanbul and golden horn. One of the biggest complex of Istanbul and containing mausoleum of Magnificent Suleyman and his wife Hurrem Sultan(Roxelana)

Pierre Loti Tepesi

Pierre Loti Hill in Istanbul Golden Horn is a captivating destination that effortlessly blends natural beauty with cultural richness, offering visitors a unique and enchanting experience. Named after the renowned French author and naval officer, Julien Viaud, who wrote under the pseudonym Pierre Loti, this elevated spot provides taking the cable car up to hill and breathtaking panoramic views of the city while you are sipping your Turkish coffees or teas.

Historic Areas of Istanbul (Pass-by Only)

Explore historic areas of Istanbul

Halic

The Golden Horn (Haliç in Turkish) is a historic and iconic inlet that forms a natural harbor in European Side of Istanbul. It is a significant geographic and cultural feature, separating the European side of Istanbul into two parts: the historic peninsula to the south and the more modern districts to the north.

Istanbul

Istanbul is a culinary paradise, offering a diverse range of delicious dishes that reflect its rich history and cultural influences. Here are some iconic foods you must try when exploring the vibrant food scene in Istanbul: Kebabs, Koftes, Doner, Baklavas, Turkish Delights, Organic Herbal Teas, Midye dolma, Manti, Kokorec, Simit, Lahmacun, Fish and sea foods. Your guide will help you to take you these restourants during your regular tours or food and shopping tours.

Yeni Camii

Yeni Cami, or the New Mosque, is one of the iconic landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey. Located on the southern end of the Galata Bridge in the Eminönü district, this mosque is an important religious and cultural site with a fascinating history.

Istanbul Handicraft Center

Turkey has a rich tradition of handcraft arts, showcasing the country's cultural diversity and artistic heritage. Here are some notable handcraft arts in Turkey: Carpet and Kilims, Pottery and Ceramic Art, Turkish Jewelery and Onyx Art, Leather and Textiles, Ebru (Paper Marbling), Copperware, Turkish Miniature Painting and etc.. You can ask your guide if you interesting to see how to make any of this arts during your tour