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Istanbul Private Guided Tour with VIP Van, Skip-the-Line Tickets

By Private Trip Turkey

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Free cancellation available
10h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Private full-day guided tour with licensed tour guide

VIP Mercedes V-Class with private driver

Skip-the-line entry to key museums (including all tickets)

Fully customisable itinerary

Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace & more

Optional private Bosphorus cruise

Hotel & Galataport cruise port pickup

Ideal for families, couples, seniors & cruise passengers

Discover the heart of Istanbul with your own private guide and luxury Mercedes van, designed for travellers who want flexibility, comfort, and premium service. This personalised tour lets you explore Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace while skipping the long queues with fast-track admission.

Visit the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, admire the intricate tiles of the Blue Mosque, and stroll through the colourful corridors of the Grand Bazaar—one of the world’s oldest and largest markets. Dive into the stories of sultans at the Topkapi Palace or enjoy a relaxing your private tour!

Activity location

Topkapi Palace
- Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Topkapi Palace
- Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Private Guided Tour with VIP Van, Skip-the-Line Tickets

10h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

CA $894.14 x 1 AdultCA $894.14

Total

What's included, what's not

Pick up and Drop Off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Admissons/Museums Entrance fee
Parking Fees
All Drinks
For Guide and Driver recommended

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q: Are the tours wheelchair friendly? Yes, we can customise the itinerary for limited mobility guests.
Q: Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers? Absolutely. We offer Galataport pickup and time-adjusted itineraries.
Q: Can I customise the itinerary? Yes, this is a fully flexible private tour.
Q: What is the vehicle type? Mercedes V-Class or similar VIP van.
Q: Can we skip the lines? Yes—optional fast-track tickets are available.

Activity itinerary

Topkapi Palace

2h
Admission ticket included

Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.stanbul shore excursions to Topkapi Palace offer visitors the chance to explore one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. This historical site was once the residence of the Ottoman sultans and is now a museum showcasing a vast collection of artefacts and treasures. A guided tour of Topkapi Palace allows guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Istanbul while admiring stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. It's a must-see destination for anyone visiting Istanbul and a highlight of any shore excursion in the city. Read more about - Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour -

Hagia Sophia Mosque

1h
Admission ticket included

Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.. It has been chanched its regulation for non belivers visiters! with your ticket you will get headset provided by Mosque. when visiting Istanbul, one must make sure to include a shore excursion to the iconic Hagia Sophia. The historical significance and breathtaking architecture of this landmark make it a must-see for any visitor to the city. With Istanbul shore excursions, visitors can explore this ancient and stunning building while also experiencing the beauty of the city's shoreline. It is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed. Read more about - Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Istanbul-Private-Trip-Guided-Tour-from-Hotel-Cruiseport/d585-445050P1?mcid=56757

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.The Blue Mosque in Istanbul offers shore excursions that provide tourists with the opportunity to explore the beautiful architecture and history of this iconic landmark. Whether it's admiring the stunning blue tiles or taking in the grandeur of the domes and minarets, a visit to the Blue Mosque is a must for anyone visiting Istanbul. With its convenient location near the shore, it's the perfect stop for those on a cruise or who want to make the most of their time in the city. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the magic of the Blue Mosque during your visit to Istanbul Read more about - Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour -

Basilica Cistern

1h
Admission ticket included

The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica (Greek: Βασιλική Κινστέρνα, Turkish: Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Yerebatan Saray, "Subterranean Cistern" or "Subterranean Palace"), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space Read more about - Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour -

Grand Bazaar

1h 30m

Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colourful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold Read more about - Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Istanbul-Private-Trip-Guided-Tour-from-Hotel-Cruiseport/d585-445050P1?mcid=56757

Sultanahmet Square

he Hippodrome of Constantinople (Greek: Ἱππόδρομος τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως, romanized: Hippódromos tēs Kōnstantinoupóleōs; Latin: Circus Maximus Constantinopolitanus; Turkish: Hipodrom), was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı). Read more about - Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Istanbul-Private-Trip-Guided-Tour-from-Hotel-Cruiseport/d585-445050P1?mcid=56757

Nuruosmaniye Camii

The Nuruosmaniye Mosque (Turkish: Nuruosmaniye Camii) is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Çemberlitaş neighbourhood of Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey, which was inscribed in the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey in 2016. Designed by a Greek non-Muslim architect named Simeon Kalfa , the Nuruosmaniye mosque was the first monumental Ottoman building to exemplify the new Ottoman baroque style, which introduced baroque and neoclassical elements from Europe. The mosque's ornamentation and its curved courtyard display its baroque influences. The dome of the mosque is one of the largest in Istanbul. The mosque is part of a larger religious complex, or külliye, acting as a centre of culture, religion, and education for the area.

Location

Activity location

Topkapi Palace
- Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Topkapi Palace
- Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

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