Private Istanbul Tour: Explore Highlights with an Expert Guide for 1 to 3 Days
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76 Ratings
Fatih
Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a private tour with an expert guide. Customize your itinerary, skip the lines, and get insider tips for the best photo spots.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Istanbul Old City / Sultanahmet Tour

Sultanahmet District - Sultanahmet District

Sultanahmet Square - Historical Sultanahmet Square

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia Mosque, Santa Sofia, Ayasofya
*Please note that no one has right to skip-the-line for here, so you may need to wait in the security line.

Topkapi Palace - Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family, Topkapi Palace

Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii

Grand Bazaar - Grand Bazaar, Grand Covered Bazaar, Kapali Carsi

Hippodrome - Hippodrome Square, Byzantine Hippodrome, German Fountain, Egyptian Column, Serpentine Column

Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour

Bosphorus Strait - Bospohorus Region

Bosphorus - 2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht

*Please advise if you prefer us to arrange private yacht for you

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Spice Bazaar, Spice Market, Egyptian Market, Misir Carsisi

Dolmabahce Palace - Imperial Residence of Ottoman Family by the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace

Rustem Pasha Mosque - Rustem Pasha Mosque with wonderful tiles of Iznik style.

Galata Koprusu - Galata Bridge, Galata Koprusu

Istanbul Golden Horn Region Tour

Golden Horn - Golden Horn / Halic

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi - Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate / Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

Balat - Balat District

Eyup - Eyup Distict and Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb

Pierre Loti Tepesi - Pierre Loti Hill and Panoramic Golden Horn view, tea break

Zeyrek Mosque - Zeyrek Pantokrator Monastery / Zeyrek Camii

Vefa Bozacisi - Vefa Bozacisi, traditional Turkish drink

What's Included
  • Priority access to buy museum tickets
  • Exclusive private tour
  • Convenient on-foot meeting with guide
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Meal and Drinks
  • Topkapi Palace Ticket - 1500 TL/48 USD per person
  • Dolmabahce Palace Ticket - 1050 TL/33 USD per person
  • Ferry Ticket for Bosphorus Cruise - 300 TL/10 USD per person
  • Santa Sofia Ticket- 25 euro per person
Additional Information

Embark on a private urban expedition of Istanbul’s highlights, led by a guide well-versed in the city’s history and culture. This tour can also be executed as a port excursion from Galataport. Gate fees aren’t incorporated into the cost, allowing you a flexible itinerary that can be personalized with your guide on the day of your tour. Travel arrangements can entail walking, public transit, taxis, or a private van service can be set up at your request. As an added benefit, your licensed guide can bypass waiting lines for museum tickets, assisting you in acquiring them. However, you might be required to wait in security queues. The tour spans seven hours daily, but its duration can be adjusted down via discussion with your guide. Your private guide, essentially a local friend, will illuminate Istanbul’s crucial landmarks and guide you to superb photograph spots for your Instagram account.

Location
Hagia Sophia
Ayasofya Meydanı
We can meet you at Hagia Sophia. Please advise us your preference so we inform our guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Flyer662363
May 15, 2024
Tour - Very well organized tours. Fatih was very helpful and clarified all doubts about the itineraries. Very well prepared guides. Thanks!
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Henrik
May 13, 2024
Trusted and great value! - Great value! Had Bonita tour arrange private transfers, tour and driver. Emmy, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to all our requests. Our driver, “schweppe”, spoke very good english and even extended his hours to drive us. Fatih, the owner, personally greeted us and made sure everything went well. He was always available if we had other requests. Overall, Bonita tour made sure we had a good, pleasant and seamless experience in our 4 day stay in Istanbul.
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689caritoa
May 8, 2024
A great experience! - A great experience! Working with this agency allowed us to see the most beautiful and significant parts of Istanbul in three days! Very organized, responsible, attentive to every detail, good people! Our guide Davut Ishaki deserves special recognition My daughter and I, two single women, feel cared for and protected at all times We understood each other very well at all times, speaking in English and Spanish.
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Dining99
May 2, 2024
Ensar’s Istanbul. - We only one day for my wife and I. Ensar did a remarkable job on short notice. I wanted local food and we tried loads of it. We started with a 90 minute boat tour which gave a great overview to the city. We did the spice market, grand bazaar and fish market. Quick walk by of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Ensar speaks excellent English, is incredibly knowledgeable, great fun and quickly picked up on what we wanted to accomplish and see and not see. Ask for Ensar for your tour and you will not be disappointed. Looking forward to our next visit and tour with Ensar.
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Explorer41965328199
Apr 29, 2024
Unforgettable Istanbul Turkey!! - Wow, what an incredible experience! Our tour of the beautiful cities of Turkey was simply amazing! Our guide, were not only knowledgeable and friendly but also passionate about showing us the best of Istanbul , pamukkale , Cappadocia. Every moment was filled with excitement and wonder as we explored the city's hidden gems. From the historic sites to the bustling markets, Fatih expertly guided us through it all, making sure everything ran smoothly and on time. I can't wait to use their services again in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Istanbul. Thank you, Fatih, for an unforgettable experience! And Greece, here we come - ready for even more adventures!
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Shayoni1092
Apr 29, 2024
7 DAYS PRIVATE BEST OF TURKEY TOUR - Fatih planned the trip exceptionally well and made sure we were well taken care of. During our 7 days, we covered Istanbul, pamukale , Antalya and capadocia. Fatih ensured the flights and hotels were pre- booked with comfortable stays. The pick up vans were extremely comfortable and always punctual . Our guides Marwa and Sibel in Kapadokya and Istanbul were very cordial and accommodative.
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Daytrip48662929474
Apr 11, 2024
We did a Bosphorus cruise and a tour of the spice market, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with Dilek. - What a lovely way to see the highlights of this beautiful city in a short space of time. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and clearly enjoys her job. Even my kids listened! Everything went smoothly and on time, I would definitely use them again in the future and would highly recommend them to any visitors to Istanbul ☺️
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Pathfinder664281
Apr 4, 2024
My Turkey Trip - My experience with Bonita Tours was outstanding, and I highly encourage anyone looking to explore Turkey to consider their services. Fathi and Suleyman went above and beyond in their roles. Fathi was particularly attentive, ensuring that all our needs and expectations were met. Suleyman, with his deep roots in Kapadokya, was a treasure trove of information. His personal anecdotes added a unique touch to our journey, enriching it with both educational and historical insights. He was also exceptionally accommodating and supportive throughout. I'm grateful for the unforgettable memories created during this trip.
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Luis
Apr 3, 2024
Excellent. Unforgettable experience, fascinating history. And the private tour was amazing. - Excellent service, knowledgeable about history and kindness and cordiality always ahead. Thanks for everything!!!
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Summerk778
Apr 1, 2024
Amazing Guide for Istanbul - My father and I absolutely fell in love with Istanbul thanks to our wonderful tour with Ensar - He truly helped us to capture the real life of the city! Ensar made sure we visited the historical sites around the city, but also took time to show us his favorite places. I will absolutely be returning to Istanbul and will make sure to contact Ensar. I couldn't have asked for a better guide.
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