Henri Leroux

Istanbul · experience

Private customized Istanbul tour

A private guide for a half or full day, with the itinerary built entirely around your own interests from Istanbul’s major sites.

4-7 hours (half-day or full-day)Private, up to 4From €191

The experience

A private guide for Istanbul, with the day built entirely around your own interests.

A private guide for a half-day or full-day, with the itinerary built entirely around your own interests from a wide range of Istanbul’s sites — the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar or a Bosphorus cruise among the options.

Pre-reserved entrance tickets and lunch are included, with the guide adjusting the pace and stops through the day as needed.

Duration

4-7 hours (half-day or full-day)

Group

Private, up to 4

Languages

Confirmed with the option

Format

Confirmed with the option

Meeting point

Sultanahmet Tramway station; confirmed at booking.

Pickup and drop-off

Confirmed with the option

Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • Travellers who want Istanbul’s sights on their own terms rather than a fixed itinerary.
  • Families or small groups who’d rather not join a group tour.
  • A first visit that wants an expert’s judgement on what to prioritise.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

  1. 1

    Itinerary planning

    Choose from suggested combinations of sites, or work with the guide to shape your own.

    Before the day
  2. 2

    Guided day

    The guide leads the day at your pace, with entrance tickets pre-reserved.

    4-7 hours

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • A private, multilingual guide for a half or full day
  • A choice of itinerary from a wide range of Istanbul’s major sites
  • Pre-reserved entrance tickets included
  • Lunch and transportation included

Included

  • ✓ A private multilingual guide
  • ✓ Pre-reserved entrance tickets
  • ✓ Museum entrance fees
  • ✓ Lunch
  • ✓ Transportation

Not included

  • • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • • Gratuities

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • The price is per group of up to four people, not per person.
  • Confirm your preferred itinerary and language with the guide ahead of the day.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.