Small group
Istanbul6 hours
Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Tour
From€100
/ group · charged in EUR
Approx. $108 USD
Private guided
Highlights of Istanbul Private Tour
Private guided experience through the Old City of Istanbul.
Istanbul6–8 hoursFree cancellation up to 12h before.Reserve now, pay laterTÜRSAB #18704
Highlights of Istanbul Private Tour is a private, licensed-guide Istanbul tour for your group only — about 6–8 hours, planned one-to-one around your hotel, pace and interests. Pricing is a custom EUR quote, charged in EUR with no marketplace markup. It includes Licensed English-speaking guide, Coffee or tea and Full-day tour. 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 is private and paced around your group alone — no strangers, no fixed timetable. You trace Istanbul's chronological story through the Old City, from the Greek colony of Byzantium to New Rome, Constantinople and the Ottoman capital, taking in the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with your choice of Topkapi Palace or the Basilica Cistern before finishing at the Grand Bazaar.
Choose this private tour if...
You want a private, licensed-guide experience instead of a crowded group bus.
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
- 4Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
- 5Grand Bazaar
Logistics
- Duration & meeting point
- 6–8 hours. Hotel meeting point.
- Group
- Private tour
- Booking
- This is a custom-quote tour. Share your dates, group size and hotel on WhatsApp and we confirm the price and plan before you commit.
Highlights
- Istanbul culture tour, 6–8 hours
- Licensed English-speaking guide (TÜRSAB #18704)
- Private tour
- 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
- Full-day tour
Not Included Yet
- Museum entries
- Lunch
- Extra beverages
- Transportation (optional)
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 Private Tour?
This tour is priced on request. Share your dates and group size on WhatsApp and we send a clear EUR quote before you commit.
02Is this a private tour?
This tour runs as: Private tour. 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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