Private Istanbul Walking & Driving Tour with Guide &Skip-the-Line
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7h
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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About this experience
What Makes Our Tour Unique
️ Locally Guided by Experts – Your tour is led by a licensed, professional local guide who knows not only the history, but also the hidden stories and everyday life of Istanbul.
Warm & Personalized Experience – Our tours feel like walking with a well-informed local friend — casual, comfortable, and tailored to your interests and pace.
Scenic, Relaxed & Flexible – We keep things stress-free. There’s no rush — plenty of time for questions, breaks, photos, and spontaneous discoveries along the way.
⏩ Skip-the-Line Access – Spend less time waiting and more time exploring. We offer priority entry at major landmarks to make the most of your visit.
Rich Storytelling – Expect more than dates and facts. We bring history to life through engaging stories, local legends, and cultural insights that make every step meaningful.
Available options
Private Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Only Guide: The guide will meet you at the agreed meeting point. Transportation during the tour will be by public transport or taxi<br/>Pickup included
Private Tour With Vehicle
Guide And Vehicle: Your licensed guide and a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up from your preferred location. <br/>Pickup included
Private Tour With Transfer
Transfer With Private Vehicle: You will be picked up from your preferred location and dropped off at the same location at the end of the tour<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Blue Mosque and Hippodrome free entrance
Private Tour
Fast Track Ticket Avaible
Guide will meet you at central istanbul Hotel,Airbnb locations or İSTANBUL CRUISE PORT GALATAPORT
The guide will meet you at the meeting point of your choice.
Detailed itinerary
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At Istanbul Heritage Walks, we offer private walking tours that immerse travelers in the rich spirit of Istanbul’s Old City. Our signature experience takes you through iconic landmarks of ancient Constantinople, led by a licensed local guide. With historical storytelling, humor, and personal insights, this tour offers a friendly, engaging, and memorable experience for curious explorers.
Tour highlights include:
- Hagia Sophia (entry fee not included)*
- Blue Mosque (free entry)
- Topkapi Palace (entry fee not included)*
- Hippodrome (free to visit)
- Basilica Cistern (entry fee not included)
- Grand Bazaar (free to visit)
✔️ Led by a licensed local professional tour guide
Friendly and personal atmosphere
Plenty of time for photos and discoveries
⏩ *Skip-the-line access available at select sites*
What's not included
Hagia Sophia is not included in the tour price.
The entrance fee to Topkapı Palace is not included in the tour price.
The entrance fee to Basilica Cistern is not included in the tour price.
Meals and refreshments are not included in the tour price. However, your guide will be happy to recommend local spots if you'd like to take a break during the tour.
Available languages
Guide guide
AR
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
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