Private Istanbul Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia & Topkapi

Discover Istanbul with a private guide and sightseeing tailored to your interests and preferences. Explore the city’s imperial architecture and historic markets, with options that include transportation or guiding only. Attraction admission is separate from the tour.

• Discover Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine architecture and its history as a church
• Admire the Blue Mosque’s intricate blue Iznik tiles
• Explore Topkapi Palace, the former Ottoman royal residence, with its tiled interiors and gardens

Itinerary

1. Start your tour. For options without transportation, departure choices are 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. For options with transportation, departure choices are 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
2. Day 1: Explore Istanbul's historic sights. Take an 8-hour guided tour covering Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. All options include this route; the one-day options end after today's sightseeing.
3. Day 2: Explore the markets, waterfront, and city streets. With the two-day and three-day options, continue with an 8-hour guided tour covering the Spice Bazaar, an Istanbul Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahçe Palace, Istiklal Street, and Taksim Square. The two-day options end after today's sightseeing.
4. Day 3: Discover more of Istanbul. With the three-day options, take an 8-hour guided tour covering Süleymaniye Mosque, Fener, Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, and Pierre Loti Hill.
5. Return. For options with transportation, finish your final day with the included return shuttle.

What's Included

• English- or Spanish-speaking private guide
• Transportation with the transportation-inclusive options

Important details

• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible and is not recommended for people with disabilities.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Attraction entrance fees are not included in the listed price and are payable separately. Lunch is also not included.
• The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. The source also lists Monday closures for Hagia Sophia starting in October.
• Arrive at the departure location 15 minutes before your selected departure time.