Customizable Private Tour of Istanbul with a Local Guide
Tours tailored to each client’s interests—covering anything from the Old City and Beyoğlu to the Asian side, with optional extensions to the Bosphorus or the Princes’ Islands. Your tour can focus on iconic sights in Sultanahmet such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, or branch out to neighborhoods like Cihangir, Karaköy, Galata, Kadıköy, and Moda, or any other themes you’d like to explore.

Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
250-500 USD
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Free Istanbul Tours guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
Booking rules
Die vollständige Zahlung ist im Voraus per Banküberweisung oder Online-Kartenzahlung (EUR/PLN) spätestens 48 Stunden vor der Tour erforderlich. Stornierungen bis 96 Stunden vor der Tour sind kostenlos, zwischen 96 und 48 Stunden fallen 50 % an, und später oder bei Nichterscheinen wird der volle Preis berechnet.
About the tour
If you are looking for a unique, personally tailored experience, this is the offer for you.
A local guide is prepared to provide you with an unforgettable experience during one of the tours offered below. There is a vast range of topics to choose from. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for some historical insights, some time spent in nature, a bit of adrenaline thrill, or some pure entertainment. The offer covers all of those and make no doubt—each one of them is worth a shot!
List of the tours to choose from:
- Historical Highlights of Istanbul; 250 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 5 hours, can be personalized.
- Turkish Breakfast and Rooftop Walk; 300 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 5 hours, can be personalized.
- Private Yacht Ride; 350 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people, 2 hours, can be personalized.
- Turkish Bath Ritual; 400 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 4 hours, can be personalized.
- Canoeing in Bosphorus; 350 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 4 hours, can be personalized.
- Dervish Show; 350 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 3 hours, can be personalized.
- Belly Dance Night; 350 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 3 hours, can be personalized.
- Horseback Riding on the Beach; 350 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 3 hours, can be personalized.
- Asian Side Walk; 300 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 5 hours, can be personalized.
- Art Walk Istanbul; 250 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 4 hours, can be personalized.
- Vintage Carpet Hunt; 250 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 5 hours, can be personalized.
- Istanbul Night Out; 300 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 3 hours, can be personalized.
- Private Shopping Day; 350 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 5 hours, can be personalized.
- Karting; 300 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 4 hours, can be personalized.
- Beach Day; 500 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 8 hours, can be personalized.
- Prince’s Island Day; 500 USD including private guide, hotel pick up and drop off. For 2 people. Around 8 hours, can be personalized.
*(T): Ticket is needed
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Highlights
- 1
Istanbul's Old City
Discover iconic sites like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern.
- 2
Bosphorus Cruise
Enjoy breathtaking city views from the water on a private yacht or canoe tour.
- 3
Turkish Breakfast
Savor an authentic local breakfast while enjoying stunning views from a city rooftop.
- 4
Whirling Dervish Show
Witness the captivating and spiritual Sema ceremony, a unique Sufi meditative dance performance.
- 5
Turkish Bath Ritual
Indulge in a traditional hammam experience with a foam bath, massage, and body scrub.
- 6
Istanbul's Asian Side
Explore the charming and trendy neighborhoods of Kadikoy and Moda across the Bosphorus.
- 7
Grand Bazaar
Get lost in one of the world’s oldest covered markets for a unique shopping experience.