Private Licensed Tour Guide in Istanbul Full Day with Ömer Çelik
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8h
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About this experience
This experience offers a fully private and flexible way to explore Istanbul with a licensed professional guide. Instead of following a fixed route, the day is shaped around your interests, pace, and travel style. You gain historical depth, local insight, and personal attention that standard group tours cannot provide, making the experience informative, relaxed, and genuinely personal.
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Private Licensed Tour Guide in Istanbul Full Day with Ömer Çelik
Pickup included
What's included
Local insight and historical explanation
Private licensed professional tour guide
Customized itinerary based on traveler preferences
Full-day guiding service (up to 7–8 hours)
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Your guide will introduce the historical heart of Istanbul, explaining the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman layers of the city while orienting you to the main landmarks of the Old City.
2
Stop 2
Your licensed guide will explain the history and significance of Hagia Sophia from the outside, covering its transformation through Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Interior visit can be discussed based on your preference.
3
Stop 3
Learn about Ottoman architecture and religious traditions as your guide explains the Blue Mosque and its role in Istanbul’s daily life. Interior visits are optional and depend on conditions.
4
Walk through the Grand Bazaar with your guide, learning how to navigate its historic streets while discovering local crafts, traditions, and daily commerce.
5
Stop 5
Your guide will explain the engineering, symbolism, and history of the Basilica Cistern from the outside, sharing stories from Roman and Byzantine Istanbul. Interior visit can be discussed if preferred.
6
Stop 6
Visit the Süleymaniye Mosque area to learn about Ottoman architecture and the legacy of Mimar Sinan, while enjoying panoramic views over the Golden Horn.
7
Stop 7
Walk through the Spice Bazaar with your guide, discovering local flavors, trade history, and daily life in one of Istanbul’s most vibrant markets.
What's not included
Transportation (public or private)
Entrance fee to Hagia Sophia (if interior visit is requested)
Meals and drinks
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Important notes
This experience does not include entry tickets.
Your licensed guide will meet you at the agreed meeting point.
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
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