Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top Attractions

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Viaport Marina

   See the best selected highlights of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet District, known as the Old City. For your convenience, your private driver and guide will pick you up directly from your hotel or accommodation and take you along the best route to the top attractions in Istanbul.

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   You will stop at the Sultanahmet Square and SultanAhmet Park and admire the magnificent Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and nearby ruins of Constantinople, ornate fountains and obelisks.The guide will tell you all the important facts about the city, its history and culture. There will be a quick stop at the famous Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), where you can feel the lively atmosphere of one of the busiest markets in Turkey and learn about medieval trade and spice routes. You will also see the 17th-century Süleymaniye Mosque and the Beyazıt Square, which features the main entrance gate to Istanbul University. After sightseeing, we will drop you off at your accommodation.

   2 hours•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Visit the top-ranked attractions of Istanbul’s Old City. This option includes tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum, the stunning residence of Ottoman sultans. Your Expert Guide will have many interesting stories to tell about the daily life of the Ottoman court, and the palace courtyards and interiors will astonish you with their architectural and artistic beauty. You will also enter the nearby Hagia Sophia to learn more about its transformation from a basilica to a mosque while admiring its unique Christian and Islamic elements.

   2 hours•Admission included

4. 4

   Galata Tower

   Explore Istanbul’s Old City and beyond with tickets to Galata Tower! On this extended car tour the driver will take you to the Beyoğlu district across the Golden Horn, where you will explore the remains of the medieval citadel of Galata with your Private Guide. Climb up the Galata Tower and admire the phenomenal views of Istanbul and Bosphorus Strait!

   2 hours•Admission included•See on map

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 586 hotels are served
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from your tour operator.
• The itinerary depends on the selected option.
• Mosque visitors must dress modestly. Headscarves are available on-site. Women are allowed in the visitors' area only. Entry is restricted during prayer times (5 times daily).
• Galata Tower is accessible via lift. Tickets are purchased on-site.
• We limit our group size to 1–25 guests per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
• Transfers are by standard car for 1–4 people or larger van for 5+. Book a 5-person tour for a more spacious vehicle.
• Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance — we're happy to help!
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Customer Info on the voucher: 1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from your tour operator. 2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an entrance ticket.

Cancellation and refunds

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