Must See in Istanbul: Private Full-Day Experience & Local Lunch
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Experience the ultimate Istanbul tour with a private guide, visiting iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and taking a scenic Bosphorus cruise.
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Wat is inbegrepen?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
Wat is niet inbegrepen?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- For your Intrepid Urban Adventures trip you will be in a private tour just for you and your group. Max size of the group is 12 customers
- You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
- This tour can cater to vegetarians, vegans, gluten free customers. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Routebeschrijving
Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Must See in Istanbul: Private Full-Day Experience & Local Lunch in Istanbul, Turkey. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Hier is het startpunt
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Start your private Istanbul tour with a dose of awe at Justinian the Great’s Hagia Sophia. This masterpiece of Byzantine architecture stands tall and proud in downtown Istanbul, holding within its walls more than 1,500 years of Turkish history. This mind-bogglingly beautiful site is also somewhat of a chameleon — it has lived its long life as a church, a mosque, and now as a museum. It’s also a movie star: anyone who’s seen From Russia with Love will feel a bit like James Bond when they step inside.
Blue Mosque
You’ll then head just across the street to the jewel in the Istanbul crown. Sultan Ahmet I’s Blue Mosque is one of the most striking sights in Istanbul, with its iconic blue-tiled walls (the tiles number in the tens of thousands!), 260 windows, and six minarets. Don’t forget to ask your guide the significance of those six spires.
Topkapı Palace
Once you’re filled with Turkish cuisine, Topkapi Palace awaits. This opulent complex overlooking the Bosphorus is a true Istanbul treasure, with many colourful stories about the rich sultans who lived there between 1453 and 1839.
Hippodrome
- Next, your Istanbul private tour will take you to the ancient Hippodrome. Today, this charming promenade is a popular meeting point for Istanbulites, but it is also an integral part of Turkish history. Chariot races once took place along this strip, which was also home to the notorious Nika riots — a dramatic political protest in 532 AD that led to the massacre of tens of thousands of people.
- Need a break? We’ll step back to the present and join the locals as we lunch in a hidden café. You’ll enjoy friendly conversation with members of the community and learn about daily life in Istanbul.
Grand Bazaar
- Lastly, you’ll seek out treasures of a different kind in Istanbul’s famed Grand Bazaar, which offers up 3,000 shops to explore along 61 streets. Meet a few of the local characters, perfect your haggling skills, have a true Turkish coffee, and shop till you drop.
- Note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, so if you choose a Sunday departure, you’ll explore the nearby vibrant Spice Market, filled with delectable and colourful Turkish spices, treats, coffees, and teas.
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