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Istanbul Private Guiding Service

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Duration: 6h 30m
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Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish
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  • Bottled water
  • Professional licensed tour guide
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Any Transportation
  • Entrance Fees


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel's Lobby or at Cruise port, please provide your mobile number at the booking time, it will be shared with the tour guide to find easily and meet you there.
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Additional pickup options
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
  • Sultanahmet, Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8273P52

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change due to opening hours of some attractions.
    • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
    • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
    • Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays.
    • This is a walking tour.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8273P52

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    Ylone X
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    MYNY2013
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022 • Friends
    Informative and interesting, our guide was helpful and accommodating. We saw the main sights and enjoyed a trip to the bazaar
    Written October 9, 2022
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    Susan L
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
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