Tour overview

4 Days Private Istanbul Tour is designed or families, couples and solo travelers who would like to see highlights of Istanbul with a private tour guide who is expert of the city on daily tours.

Old City (Sultanahmet area), Taksim, Golden Horn, Bosphorus and Asian Side are covered in this itinerary for purpose of comprehending the real istanbul like a local and living withlocals. Walking, public transportation, ferry and Marmaray will be experienced in your sightseeing tour in Istanbul.

Must see list of Istanbul is here for you to follow like a bucket list for city of Constantinople with tours by local guide. Please note that it’s a challenging tour itinerary, so feel free to skip sites by talking with your tour guide if you want to do an easier itinerary.

Daily life in Istanbul will be discovered on your 4 days istanbul tour package, on this journey you can taste street foods, local tastes, seeing museums and exploring natural beauty of Bosphorus Strait.

Transportation is not included in the current price, depending on your hotel location our team will offer you private van service or suggest a walking tour.

Included

  • Private Tour
  • Private Professional Tour Guide
  • Skip-the-line-priority to buy museum tickets

Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Entrance Fees/Museum Tickets
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Guide Tip

MEETING WITH YOUR GUIDE

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at exactly 09:00am, please be ready 5 minutes before departure time.
*Please advise if you would like a a different departure time.

Day 1 - Old City Tour Program

Hagia Sophia
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Hagia Irene Church / Museum
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket is combined with Topkapi Palace
*Closed on Tuedays

Topkapi Palace
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket is 500 Lira per person, ticket is combined with Hagia Irene Church
*Closed on Tuedays

Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket is 200 Lira per person
*Closed on Tuedays

Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket is 100 Lira per person
*Closed on Mondays

Blue Mosque
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Closed on Friday till 14:00pm

Hippodrome Square
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Hurrem Sultan Bath
Duration: 10 minutes
*Explanation from outside
*Open every day

Basilica Cistern
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket is 300 Lira per person
*Open every day

Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum (Ibrahim Pasha Palace)
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket is 100 Lira per person
*Open every day

Day 2 - Constantinople Tour Program

Arasta Bazaar
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Great Palace Mosaics Museum
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket is 70 Lira per person
*Open every day

Divanyolu Street (Road of Imperial Council)
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Mausaleum of Ottoman Sultans
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Serefiye Cistern (Theodosius)
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket is 150 Lira per person
*Closed on Mondays

Corlulu Ai Pasha Madrasah
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Grand Bazaar (Covered), gold melting, silver carving, old hans, neighborhood of bazaar.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
*Closed on Sundays

Suleymaniye Mosque and Tomb of Suleyman
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Closed on Friday till 14:00pm

Vefa Bozacisi
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Valens Aquaduct
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Zeyrek Mosque (Pantokrator Church)
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Rustem Pasha Mosque
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Closed on Friday till 14:00pm

Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Day 3 - Golden Horn Tour Program

Galata Bridge
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Golden Horn Cruise with Public Ferry
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket is 20 Lira Per Person
*Open every day

Eyup Pier and Eyoub Al-Ensari Tomb
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Pierre Lotti Hill and Cable Car
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket is 20 Lira Per Person
*Open every day

Chora Mosque (Church)
*Temporarily closed due to restoration

Tekfur Palace
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Closed on Mondays

Balat District and Bazaar
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free

Fener District
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free

Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate Church (Aya Yorgi)
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Greek High School (Red School)
Duration: 10 minutes
-Explanation will be made from outside

Day 4 - Bosphorus Tour Program

Istanbul Modern Art Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket is 250 Lira Per Person
*Closed on Saturday and Monday

Taksim Square
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Istiklal Street
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Beyoglu District
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

St. Antuan Church
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Cicek Pasaji
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Open every day

Galata Tower
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket is 200 Lira Per Person
*Open every day

Tunel (Oldest metro)
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket is 10 Lira Per Person
*Open every day

Dolmabahce Palace
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket is 400 Lira per person
*Closed on Mondays

Dolmabahce Clock Tower
Duration: 10 minutes
*Explanation from outside
*Open every day

Besiktas Naval Museum
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket is 100 Lira per person
*Closed on Mondays

Bosphorus Cruise with Public Ferry
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket is 150 Lira Per Person
*Open every day

Ortakoy Mosque
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
*Closed on Friday till 14:00pm

Bosphorus Bridge
Duration: 5 minutes
*Explanation from outside

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Duration: 5 minutes
*Explanation from outside

Rumeli Fortress
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket is 100 Lira Per Person
*Closed on Mondays

Anadolu Fortress
Duration: 10 minutes
*Explanation from outside

Beylerbeyi Palace
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket is 150 Lira per person
*Closed on Mondays

Maiden's Tower
*Temporarily closed

END OF YOUR TOUR

Your tour will be completed here and please feel free to contact us if you would like to extend your tour with our alternatives or visit other destinations of Turkey such as Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale or another one.