Private guided
Istanbul6–8 hours
Highlights of Istanbul Private Tour
Custom quote
/ group · charged in EUR
Final quote in EUR after route details.
Half-day + craft
Old City Tour with Pottery Workshop
Half-day Old City highlights finished with a traditional pottery workshop.
Istanbul3–4 hoursFree cancellation up to 12h before.Reserve now, pay laterTÜRSAB #18704
Old City Tour with Pottery Workshop is a private, licensed-guide Istanbul tour for your group only — about 3–4 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, Coffee or tea and Pottery workshop. 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
Step into the heart of Istanbul's rich history with a captivating half-day Old City tour. Explore the architectural splendor of Hagia Sophia, the serene beauty of the Blue Mosque, and the historic grounds of the Hippodrome, once the social center of Byzantine life. After the tour, you will try traditional pottery making, with a potter's wheel and clay waiting for you.
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
- 2Hagia Sophia (from outside)
- 3Blue Mosque
- 4Basilica Cistern (from outside)
- 5Pottery Workshop
- 6Grand Bazaar
Logistics
- Duration & meeting point
- 3–4 hours. Hotel meeting point.
- Group
- Small group · min 2 pax
- Booking
- Confirmed directly over WhatsApp. Cancellation is not possible within the last 12 hours of the tour.
Highlights
- Istanbul culture tour, 3–4 hours
- Licensed English-speaking guide (TÜRSAB #18704)
- Small group · min 2 pax
- Planned and confirmed over WhatsApp before the tour
- Meeting: Hotel meeting point
Included in the Private Tour Request
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Coffee or tea
- Pottery workshop
Not Included Yet
- Transportation (optional)
- Entrance fees
- Extra beverages
- Lunch
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 Old City Tour with Pottery Workshop?
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 2 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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