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Private Istanbul Icons City Tour with Basilica Cistern
7 hoursViator
- Private
Private Istanbul Icons City Tour with Basilica Cistern is a 7-hour history and culture tour in Istanbul, booked through Viator. From $90. Starts 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 and 2:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Explore Istanbul’s Old City with an award-winning local tour operator and your own private licensed guide.
This is not a standard group tour with a fixed script. Your experience is fully private, flexible, and tailored to your pace, interests, and available time.
Visit Istanbul’s must-see landmarks, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar, while your guide brings centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history to life with engaging stories, local insights, and practical tips.
Enjoy the convenience of hotel or cruise port pickup, personalized attention throughout the day. This tour is especially ideal for first-time visitors and cruise passengers who want to make the most of their time in Istanbul without the limitations of a large group.
This experience combines professional guiding, flexibility, and local expertise for a more personal and memorable way to discover Istanbul.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Private Tour with a Professional Tour Guide
- Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide
- Flexible Pick-up Point: Central hotels, Airbnb, or Cruise port
Not included
- Transportation with Private Van (Available upon Request)
- Lunch & Drinks
- Gratuities (Suggested)
- (Optional) Hagia Sophia (25€ for entrance ticket + 2.5€ as reservation fee)
- (Optional) Basilica Cistern
- (Optional) Topkapi Palace Museum
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Is it suitable for children?
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 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 and 2:00 pm.
Schedule checked Nov 5
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