
Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line
- Private
Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line is a 6-hour history and culture tour in Istanbul, booked through Viator. From $33. Starts 1:00 am, 2:00 am, 3:00 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
Discover the best of Istanbul's historic Old City on a private walking tour with your own licensed local guide.
Explore the fascinating history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires as you visit Istanbul's most famous landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar.
This is your private experience, so the day is tailored to you. Whether you love history, architecture, photography, or local culture, your guide will help you explore Istanbul at a comfortable pace.
Unlike a fixed group tour, you have the freedom to ask questions, take photos, enjoy breaks, and focus on the places that interest you most.
Your guide will help plan the most suitable route according to opening hours, local conditions, and your preferences. You can decide which ticketed attractions you would like to enter.
What’s included in this excursion
- Skip the ticket line opportunity
- Available only for transfer option
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia Museum
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace
- Entrance fee of Cistern Basilica
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
Is it suitable for children?
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with foot and walking problems
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 1:00 am, 2:00 am, 3:00 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm.











