Istanbul Touren
Private Istanbul-Touren
Von Hagia Sophia und dem Großen Basar bis zur Bosporusfahrt und versteckten Food-Alleys — jede Istanbul-Tour ist privat, in Ihrem Tempo und mit lizenziertem Local Guide.
All tours are operated by Turkey Travel Agency, a TURSAB-licensed turkey tour operator and incoming DMC since 2014.
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Private Istanbul tours — how we design your days
Every Istanbul tour we sell is private: your group, your licensed guide, your vehicle. We do not put you on a 40-seat bus or rush through Hagia Sophia on a fixed clock. Typical first-time routes cover Sultanahmet — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace — with timed entry where possible. Second days add Dolmabahce Palace, the Asian side (Kadikoy and Uskudar) or a Bosphorus cruise at sunset. Food-focused travelers swap one museum block for a Kadikoy market walk with tastings.
Old City vs Bosphorus vs Asian side
The Old City concentrates Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks within walkable distance — ideal for day one. The Bosphorus connects Europe and Asia; a private yacht or shared charter shows palaces, fortresses and waterfront mansions from the water. The Asian side delivers local life: Moda cafes, Kadikoy fish market and quieter mosque visits. Trying to do all three in one day creates fatigue; we recommend two to three full days in Istanbul minimum.
Entrance fees, tickets and skip-the-line
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Dolmabahce require tickets — we clarify inclusions in your quote. Museum Pass Istanbul can save money for independent travelers; on private tours we often buy individual tickets to match your exact route. Friday prayer times affect mosque visits; guides reschedule Blue Mosque entries accordingly.
Istanbul tour prices and what's included
Half-day private tours start around $85–120 per person depending on group size; full-day Old City tours with vehicle and guide typically run $120–180 per person. Includes licensed guide, private transport and hotel pickup in central districts. Entrance fees may be listed separately for transparency. Request a free quote for your dates and group size — no obligation.
Combining Istanbul tours with Cappadocia or Ephesus
Most travelers pair Istanbul with Cappadocia (fly IST→Kayseri in 75 minutes) or Ephesus via Izmir. We book domestic flights, airport transfers and guides in each city so you never re-explain preferences. See our /packages/istanbul-cappadocia or the /blog/istanbul-3-day-itinerary for proven routes. For hotels, read /blog/where-to-stay-in-istanbul; for sights, /blog/best-things-to-do-in-istanbul.
Verfügbare Touren
Ganztägige private Tour durch Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, Blaue Moschee, Topkapi-Palast und Großen Basar — mit lizenziertem Local Guide.
Time-boxed private layover sightseeing between flights — 6, 8 or 12-hour windows with airport pickup, luggage-in-vehicle options and buffer for check-in.
Private day trip to the car-free Princes’ Islands — ferry or private boat coordination, Büyükada horse-carriage or e-bike pacing, hotel pickup in Istanbul.
Sonnenuntergangsfahrt auf dem Bosporus zwischen Europa und Asien — Ortaköy, Üsküdar und Panorama-Stopps mit erfahrenem Guide.
Evening private Bosphorus dinner cruise with seated meal, soft drinks and illuminated skyline views — hotel pickup. Not the daytime sightseeing cruise.
Versteckte Gassen, lokale Märkte und Street-Food-Klassiker — von Simit bis Meze, alles in Ihrem Tempo mit Food-Guide.
Dolmabahçe-Palast, Ortaköy-Moschee und Bosporus-Aussichten — private Halbtagestour am europäischen Ufer.
Üsküdar, Kuzguncuk, Çamlıca-Hügel und Kadıköy-Märkte — private Tour der ruhigeren asiatischen Viertel.