
istanbul Private Old City Tour with Licensed Local Guide
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istanbul Private Old City Tour with Licensed Local Guide is an 8-hour sightseeing tour in Istanbul, booked through Viator. From $90. Starts 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am and 11:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
This is not a standard group tour. Your licensed guide is dedicated exclusively to you, allowing complete flexibility and a fully personalized experience. Instead of following a fixed schedule, you set the pace and focus on the landmarks and stories that interest you most. With in-depth historical insight and tailored commentary, this private walking tour offers a refined and immersive way to discover Sultanahmet.
What’s included in this excursion
- Priority assistance and local guidance
- Private licensed expert guide for the entire day
- Insider tips for dining and hidden gems
- Flexible timing at each landmark
- Personalized route planning within Sultanahmet
- Entrance tickets (can be purchased on-site with guide assistance)
- Skip-the-line tickets (available upon request)
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation (this is a walking experience)
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
- Tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia.
- You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 9:00am.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives.
- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am and 11:30 am.











