Private guided
Istanbul6–8 hours
Highlights of Istanbul Private Tour
Custom quote
/ group · charged in EUR
Final quote in EUR after route details.
Small group
Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Tour
Small group walk through the chronological history of the Old City.
Istanbul6 hoursFree cancellation up to 12h before.Reserve now, pay laterTÜRSAB #18704
Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Tour is a private, licensed-guide Istanbul tour for your group only — about 6 hours, planned one-to-one around your hotel, pace and interests. Pricing is from €100 per group, charged in EUR with no marketplace markup. It includes Licensed English-speaking guide, Lunch and Coffee or tea. You book directly with TourThese, a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704): share your dates and group size on WhatsApp for a quote — no card needed to request — with free cancellation up to 12 hours before.
The finer details
This full-day walking tour runs as a small group (minimum 3 people) at a lower per-person price than the private booking. You trace the same chronological story of the Old City — from the Greek colony of Byzantium to New Rome, Constantinople and the Ottoman capital — through the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern, with lunch included before finishing at the Grand Bazaar.
From €100 per person with English guide and meeting point, or €150 per person with English guide plus hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Choose this private tour if...
You want a small-group experience — not a 50-seat coach — with a licensed local guide.
You prefer planning the walk one-to-one with a local operator on WhatsApp rather than a scripted stop-and-go.
You want the route shaped around your hotel, pace and which sites matter most to you.
You value clear pricing in EUR and a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704).
Route Details
The route below follows the official 2026 itinerary. The exact order can shift with traffic, opening hours, weather and your group, and we confirm it with you on WhatsApp before the tour.
- 1Hippodrome of Constantinople
- 2Hagia Sophia
- 3Blue Mosque
- 4Basilica Cistern
- 5Grand Bazaar
Logistics
- Duration & meeting point
- 6 hours. Hotel pickup or German Fountain meeting point.
- Group
- Small group · min 3 pax
- Booking
- Confirmed directly over WhatsApp. Cancellation is not possible within the last 12 hours of the tour.
Highlights
- Istanbul culture tour, 6 hours
- Licensed English-speaking guide (TÜRSAB #18704)
- Small group · min 3 pax
- Planned and confirmed over WhatsApp before the tour
- Meeting: Hotel pickup or German Fountain meeting point
Included in the Private Tour Request
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Coffee or tea
- Full-day tour
Not Included Yet
- Transportation (optional)
- Entrance fees
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses
Book direct with the operator
Why book with TourThese, not a marketplace
TÜRSAB-licensed agency
Registered travel agency #18704
Private licensed guide
One guide, planned 1-to-1 around your pace
Free cancellation
Up to 12 hours before the tour
A real human on WhatsApp
Direct operator — typically replies in minutes
Frequently asked
Istanbul private tour FAQ
01How much is the Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Tour?
It starts from €100 per person. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp based on your group size and options.
02Is this a private tour?
This tour runs as: Small group · min 3 pax. TourThese is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704) led by founder Tufan Albaycan.
03Can I customize the itinerary?
Yes. Share your hotel, dates, pace and which sites matter most to you on WhatsApp, and the guide adjusts the walking route before confirmation.
04What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is not possible within the last 12 hours before the tour, per our 2026 conditions.
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