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Istanbul 2-hour Private Bosphorus Yacht Tour - 2 Hours

Istanbul 2-Hour Private Bosphorus Yacht Tour - 1 day

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Enjoy an exclusive sightseeing experience on the Bosphorus from the private deck of your yacht on a 2-hour private cruise past some of Istanbul's most famous sites. Board the yacht at the pier and soak up the atmosphere along the riviera cruising along both European & Asian shores. You'll enjoy spectacular views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palce, Rumeli Fortress, Anadolu Fortress and the two Bosphorus Bridges as you cruise along the Bosphorus strait. Admire the beautiful scenery with 360 degree views from the spacious upper fly-bridge, or enjoy relaxing in comfort on the sun deck or in the comfortable outdoor and indoor lounges. During the cruise, sit back and unwind as you enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or water which are available on request (free of charge). Or enjoy sipping an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage or cocktail from our on-board bar (purchase required). At the end of the cruise, you'll be dropped off at the pier for disembarkation.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

2-79 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration2 hours

From

USD 405

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Istanbul Private Custom Tour: 1-4 Days - 8 Hours

Istanbul private custom tour: 1 - 1 day

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Our guide takes you from your hotel/seaport with private vehicle to visit most visited places of istanbul. Discover the extraordinary sights of Istanbul according to your own itinerary with a private guide for 1 to 5 days. Straddling 2 continents on the Bosphorus Straits, Istanbul was the capital of the Roman Empire and later Ottoman Empire. Today it’s the largest city in Turkey, and one of the most populous cities in the world with about 15 million inhabitants. Choose the attractions you want to see according to your own schedule, and avoid getting lost in the crowd. Guides can be booked for 1, 2 ,3,4 or 5 days, Must-see monuments include the iconic Blue Mosque, former mosque of the Hagia Sophia, and stunning subterranean Basilica Cistern. Soak up the exciting atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, and the enticing aromas of the Spice Market. Learn the history of Istanbul at Ottoman palaces, such as Dolmabahce Palace, and the former residence of the sultans at Topkapi Palace. Go to the imperial Suleymaniye Mosque, or admire the 17th-century Yeni Cami (New Mosque). See the Medieval Galata Tower in the Karaköy quarter, or the Byzantine frescoes of the Chora Museum. Explore some of Istanbul’s fabled neighborhoods, such as Taksim, and wander down busy Istiklal Street. Enjoy picturesque views from Pierre Lottie Hill. Discover the remains of the old city walls, or go to the Archaeology Museum to see ancient Islamic art and Roman artifacts. These are just a few of the things you can do on your tour. A guide will be provided in the language of your choice, with help pre-booking skip-the-line tickets to the most popular attractions on request for added convenience. At the end of the tour we drop you back to your hotel/seaport.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, portuguese, spanish

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration8 hours

From

USD 80

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Private Full-day Guided Ephesus Tour from Istanbul - 1 day

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Discover secrets of ancient Greece on this private, one-day Ephesus tour, available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Isabey Mosque from the Seljuks period, and the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! In the morning, our transfer car will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Istanbul airport. Take a domestic flight to Izmir which is the third biggest city in Turkey. From here, our tour car will pick you and take you on the tour in Ephesus. Lunch is included in a traditional local restaurant.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-90 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ephesus, Istanbul

Duration1 day

From

USD 365

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Istanbul Classics Private Walking Tour - 8 Hours

Istanbul classics private walking tour - 1 day

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Our guide takes you from your hotel/seaport to visit most visited places of istanbul. To go to visiting points we use public transport/taxi or walking. We start our tour by Hippodrome , which at one time was the center of Byzantine social and recreational life. A few parts of this spectacular site remain, including the Obelisk of Thutmose III and Serpent Column. Near the Hippodrome is the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Its exceptional architectural design features 1 main dome, 8 secondary domes, 6 minarets, and a vast number of blue tiles – hence the name. And from here we go the Topkapi Palace, which dates back to 1459. It served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 4 centuries. In 1924, the palace was officially declared a museum. And you will take a break and enjoy a lunch of delicious Turkish dishes Afternoon we continu on our tour with Hagia Sophia, which served both Christianity and Islam at different times in history. When it was first built in 537, it was an Eastern Orthodox church. In 1453, coverted to an imperial mosque. Approximately 5 centuries later, Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum. We finalize our tour with Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, comprising 61 covered streets and more than 3,000 shops offering almost anything you might need. The bazaar is a part of the walled city and was built during the years 1455-1461. At the end of the tour we drop you back to your hotel/seaport.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, portuguese, spanish

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration8 hours

From

USD 80

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Private Ephesus Tour From Istanbul - 14 Hours

Private Ephesus Tour From Istanbul - 1 day

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Explore an historical gem of the eastern mediterranean on a full-day tour of Ephesus from Istanbul, with round-trip flights, and walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Virgin Mary and John the Apostle. The largest open-air museum in Turkey, Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together by streets that still bear the marks of chariot wheels. Your guide will show you the awe-inspiring Great Theater, where St. Paul preached against the pagans and gladiators once engaged in battle. Walk along Marble Street to the Library of Celsus and be dazzled by its restored façade. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, and other remarkable ruins. Continue to the Church of the Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ. The church was erected on the foundation of the house where she spent her final days, as authenticated by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. End your day at the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Today there are only a series of columns and scattered ruins of this marvelous Hellenistic construction, though the grandeur of the colossal structure once exceeded that of the Parthenon. At the end of the tour transfer to airport and evening flight to Istanbul.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, portuguese, spanish

Destinations

Istanbul, Ephesus

Duration14 hours

From

USD 300

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Private Full Day Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour - 1 day

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Explore the highlights of Istanbul in just one day on this convenient, private guided tour. Capture the details and feel the atmosphere of the Old City by walking from place to place. All the museums and highlights are relatively close to each other, so the walking will not be extreme. Begin with a walk through the heart of the city of Constantin to visit the dramatic former basilica of the Hagia Sophia. Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Continue to Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. You will also visit the Hippodrome, the ancient stadium built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. See the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You'll also get to check out the gazebo-like German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns. During the tour, your local guide will answer all your questions and keep you informed about all the places you see. The best part? With the tickets we already have for you, you will get to skip all the entrance lines! At the end of the monument and sightseeing, we’ll stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handicraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee. Pick up a souvenir if you wish!

Culture shows and excursions

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

1-90 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration1 day

From

USD 98

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Private Tour Guide In Istanbul (half Day) - 4 Hours

Private Tour Guide in Istanbul (Half Day) - 1 day

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Our guide will be ready at your disposal in your hotel on time you requested .As soon as you meet our licenced guide, he/she can make the list of places you may interest than follow the program. You either can make interior visits to sites or explain from outside You have 1 to 4 hours to discover İstanbul with our licenced professional tour guide. Suggestions to visit (of course it is not possible to visit all sights below, in one day) St. Sophia Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar Egyptian Bazaar Dolmabahçe Palace Beylerbeyi Palace Bosphorus Rüstem Paşa Mosque Blue Mosque Süleymaniye Mosque Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Tomb Miniatürk

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, spanish

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration4 hours

From

USD 290

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Private Tour Guide In Istanbul (full Day) - 8 Hours

Private Tour Guide in Istanbul (Full Day) - 1 day

No booking fees

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Our guide will be ready at your disposal in your hotel on the time you request. As soon as you meet our licenced guide, he/she can make the list of places you may interest rather than follow the program, if that's your preference. You either can make interior visits to sites or explain from outside You have 1 to 8 hours to discover Istanbul with our licenced professional tour guide. Suggestions to visit are (of course it is not possible to visit all sights below, in one day): - St. Sophia - Topkapi Palace - Basilica Cistern - Grand Bazaar - Egyptian Bazaar - Dolmabahçe Palace - Beylerbeyi Palace - Bosphorus - Rüstem Paşa Mosque - Blue Mosque - Süleymaniye Mosque - Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Tomb - Miniatürk This is a great chance for you to explore Istanbul with a professional guide, where you and the guide can even initially decide to explore the places and attractions that interest you the most.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, spanish

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration8 hours

From

USD 407

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Private Istanbul Full Day Tour - 7 Hours

Private Istanbul Full Day Tour - 1 day

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Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a private full-day tour that takes in the major attractions. Begin with a walk through the lively streets of Turkey's largest city to visit the dramatic former basilica of the Hagia Sophia; a great architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is the mosque's striking blue tiles that give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbul's most iconic attractions. Continue to Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. You will also visit the Hippodrome, the former circus built in 203 A.D. by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. See the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You'll also get to check out the gazebo-like German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns. Finally, stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handcraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, portuguese, russian, spanish

Destinations

Istanbul

Duration7 hours

From

USD 110

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The Best 1-day Trips in Istanbul

Istanbul 2-Hour Private Bosphorus Yacht Tour - 1 day

Istanbul private custom tour: 1 - 1 day

Private Full-day Guided Ephesus Tour from Istanbul - 1 day

Istanbul classics private walking tour - 1 day

Private Ephesus Tour From Istanbul - 1 day

Private Full Day Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour - 1 day

Private Tour Guide in Istanbul (Half Day) - 1 day

Private Tour Guide in Istanbul (Full Day) - 1 day

Private Istanbul Full Day Tour - 1 day

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