Private Istanbul Tour with Official Guide -SKIP THE TICKET LINE
Overview
About
Join a private Istanbul tour with an official guide and skip the ticket line.
What you'll do
Born and still living in Istanbul, I would like to show you my city with great knowledge and priority access to museum ticket lines.
You'll explore iconic sites such as the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar at your own pace, with rich historical, cultural, and architectural commentary tailored just for you.
Perfect for independent travelers who want a flexible, informative, and private experience in Istanbul.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Istanbul Tour with Official Guide -SKIP THE TICKET LINE in Istanbul, Turkey. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
First of all the place that we will going to see its more than 1500 years old and its not easy to discover by yourself. Its Always busy and crowded You will skip ticket line because when you are with your official licensed guide you will always have a priority skip the ticket line you will be well informed about historical building with a 10years experience
Blue Mosque
This gorgeous building Was built between 1609-1616 by ottoman sultan we will mostly see the famous tiles on the walls and talk about magnificient history and will see how people pray inside
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors.The Grand Bazaar at Istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world.
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is a historical square located in the Binbirdirek neighborhood of the Fatih district of Istanbul. During the Byzantine Empire, it was called Hippodrome in Constantinople, and during the Ottoman Empire, it was called Atmeydanı. The Roman Circus was located in the area, which is one of the most important squares of the city, and the Grand Palace was located where the Blue Mosque is today.
This concludes the tour.
