Istanbul Private Tour Guide - Best Walking Tour of Istanbul
Overview
About
Experience the best of Istanbul with a private tour guide. Join a walking tour of Istanbul and discover its hidden gems.
What you'll do
Constantine the Great founded Istanbul. He called it Constantinople, which means “the city of Constantine,” and made it the new capital of the Roman Empire. Istanbul has always been a very important city because it is in the middle of both Europe and Asia.
Istanbul is on the Unesco World Heritage List because it has so many Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics. The whole city is like a big open-air museum. With all of its differences, such as its mosques, palaces, churches, synagogues, modernity, and history, Istanbul is one of the most interesting cities in the world. We can give you a private tour of Istanbul with a guide so you can see
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- This is walking tour, please wear suitable shoes.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Private Tour Guide - Best Walking Tour of Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome: an ancient chariot races U-shaped stadium with 100,000 spectators. Even though the Hippodrome had lost its seats, walls, and much of the remains, the three monuments are still standing: the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque will be seen from exterior due to long queue! The Blue Mosque: an Ottoman imperial mosque that Sultan Ahmet built between 1609-1616. Even if it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, it was named by the travelers’ Blue Mosque after seeing the blue tiles inside.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia will be seen from exterior due to long queue! Hagia Sophia: built by the Roman Emperor Justinian between 532-537 and became the highest and the biggest cathedral globally. The church was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century and became a museum in 1934. Hagia Sophia lost its museum status in July 2020 and has become a mosque again. Like the other mosques, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors.
Grand Bazaar
- The Grand Bazaar: the oldest and the largest functioning market globally that houses over 4,000 stores, 61 streets, and is completely covered. Sultan Mehmet II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century; then, it was enlarged by the following sultans. Your guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art upon your request.
- Please Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with Spice Market.
Topkapı Palace
The Topkapi Palace was once the center of the Ottoman Empire. It was a place where people lived and where important decisions were made. In the 1500s, Sultan Mehmet II built the palace, which then became the center of the Ottoman Empire. The Topkapi Palace has been a museum since 1924.
This concludes the tour.
