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Istanbul Private Tour: Fast-Track & Expert Guide Insight

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$250.00
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Overview

1. Skip all ticket purchase lines, giving you fast-track entry to every major site—no time wasted.
2. Fully licensed guides ensure accurate, up-to-date historical information at every stop.
3. Expert, field-specialized guides provide deep insights you won’t hear on standard tours.
4. Explore Hagia Sophia with expert commentary that reveals hidden details and symbolism.
5. Enjoy Basilica Cistern with priority access and immersive storytelling under the columns.
6. Walk through Sultanahmet Square while uncovering its imperial, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers.
7. Visit the Blue Mosque with cultural context that connects architecture, history, and tradition.
8. Navigate the Grand Bazaar efficiently with insider guidance in the world’s oldest market.
9. A private experience, allowing you to adjust the pace, questions, and photo stops freely.
10. Designed for travelers seeking comfort, speed, and expert knowledge in Istanbul’s Old City.—- Organized by Septillion Travel Agency 18212
Istanbul Private Tour - Licensed Tour Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Traditional Turkish Rug Store visit ( Optional )
  • SKİP the Ticket Line
  • Private Licensed Tour Guide
  • Complimentary beverages
  • Basilica Cistern Ticket
  • Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at the guest’s discretion
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket

Meeting point
Our meeting point is in front of the Fountain of Ahmed III, located right next to the entrance of Topkapi Palace and also beside the ticket offices of Hagia Sophia Tourist visiting area.
Return details
After providing you with sufficient information about the Grand Bazaar, I will leave you there. You will have free time to explore and enjoy shopping at your own pace. The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar.

  • Sultanahmet District
    The Sultanahmet District, located at the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, is renowned for its dense concentration of iconic landmarks that reflect the city’s rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. As the core of the Old City, it is home to monumental sites such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome, all positioned within walking distance of one another. The area’s narrow streets, traditional architecture, and archaeological remains illustrate centuries of cultural transformation. Today, Sultanahmet serves as both a major tourism hub and a living historical landscape, offering visitors a direct encounter with Istanbul’s layered past.
  • Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces. Originally built in 537 AD as a Byzantine cathedral by Emperor Justinian I, it later became a mosque under the Ottoman Empire, then a museum in the 20th century, and once again a mosque in 2020. Its massive dome, stunning mosaics, and unique blend of Byzantine and Ottoman styles make it a symbol of cultural and religious history. Today, Hagia Sophia continues to inspire millions of visitors from around the globe.
  • Basilica Cistern
    The Basilica Cistern, one of Istanbul’s most enchanting landmarks, invites you to step into a mysterious underground world filled with grand columns and legendary stories. With this tour, guests can skip the ticket line, enjoy a guided visit with a private expert, and learn the exclusive history and hidden secrets of this remarkable site.
  • Blue Mosque
    Located in the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, famous for its striking blue İznik tiles, elegant domes, and six slender minarets. Built in the early 17th century, it continues to function as both a place of worship and a cultural treasure, welcoming visitors from all around the world. Step inside to admire its vast prayer hall, intricate calligraphy, and the harmony of Ottoman architecture that stands directly opposite the Hagia Sophia, offering travelers a timeless glimpse into Istanbul’s rich heritage.
  • Grand Bazaar
    The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, a vibrant maze of more than 4,000 shops spread across dozens of streets in Istanbul’s historic center. Dating back to the 15th century, it offers visitors a unique chance to experience the atmosphere of Ottoman-era trade, with stalls selling everything from handmade carpets, jewelry, and antiques to colorful ceramics, textiles, and spices. Beyond shopping, the bazaar is a cultural experience in itself, filled with bustling energy, traditional tea houses, and centuries of history woven into its walls.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- 8. - Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Istanbul Private Tour: Fast-Track & Expert Guide Insight

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $250.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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