Istanbul · PRIVATE
Every trip here has one free morning too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the enjoyable part of planning.
Enjoy a 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with private table seating, 3-course meal, and live Turkish, Latin, and DJ performances.
“Brilliant night looked after impeccably by Omer, fantastic waiter and fab entertainment from start to finish and good food too. Drinks a plenty really fab evening would 100% recommend”
Private 1 to 3-day Istanbul tour with a licensed guide, walking Old City sights, optional Bosphorus ferry, and time-saving museum planning.
“The company picked us up at our hotel and our guide was very knowledgeable about the history. He took his time to explain everything to us.”
Private Turkish bath in Istanbul Old City: scrub, foam, steam, sauna, optional massage, tea and coffee. Skip the line.
“Clean and relaxing place, professional and kind staff. It was the first hamam experience for my 18 old daughter and she was delighted. Thank you!!!”
Dinner, shows, and night views on the Bosphorus. Sail between Europe and Asia with a full Turkish meal and live entertainment.
“My family and I really enjoyed the Bosporus River Cruise. The service was great and the experience was lovely. I would definitely recommend it.”
Istanbul Airport private transfer to Fatih, Beyoglu and Besiktas, 7/24 Gate 14 meet and greet, AC ride, up to 6.
“Not good. Paid for return journey. Did not arrive. Waited for company to send another driver. Contacted for information and no help.”
Private Istanbul hamam with sauna, foam massage, and optional 1-hour massage or face mask. Small group at Hilton Sirkeci.
“Very very good! I was always terrified of massages cause I had a really bad experience in the past, but Suji (i don’t know if this is how you spell it) was fantastic, making me very comfortable and guiding throughout the experience! She was very respectful and an amazing masseur! I’m relaxed and ready to get back to work! Thank you very much!”
Acemoglu Hammam in Istanbul, public to private Turkish baths with clay mask, scrub, foam, and optional 30-min massage for $42.
“Fantastic! Thank you Hernán and Abdullah for looking after us so well!”
Private guided Istanbul day hitting Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with pickup options and flexible pacing.
“We were blessed with a fantastic guide, Yasar, who made this tour memorable. Yasar’s thoughtfulness and kindness helped my family and me overcome harsh weather (cold and rain) and jetlag. We covered all the iconic landmarks of Istanbul, and Yasar brought them to life by providing the historical context. Yasar adjusted the tour to accommodate our needs and even got us reservations for the Dervish SEMA ceremony later in the evening.”
Private minivan transfer from Istanbul Airport and cruise ports, with English support, timed pickups, and easy meet-up guidance for up to 6.
“They proivded an excellent service. Communication was provided from them 24 hours before we landed in Istanbul, with a video and details of where to go to meet them. We were received with kindness and friendliness. Our driver was very kind and friendly. Vehicle was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend them.”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with live Turkish music and belly dance, private table, and nighttime views plus optional hotel pickup.
“I bought this for my Dad and step mother and the process of sharing it and making sure they got collected was really effective. They both shared that they had a really good time”
Istanbul highlights on a private 4 to 7 hour route with hotel and cruise port pickup, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia area sights, Grand Bazaar, and more.
“Very professional, the guide Billur was very kind and knowledgeable. They offered a great service, punctual and very complete.”
Bosphorus night dinner cruise with a private table, panoramic views of Istanbul at night, live Turkish music and dance, plus pickup.
“We really enjoyed our experience. The staff and entertainers were phenomenal. I am so happy I decided to book this experience!”
7-hour private Istanbul highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, with a guide and pickup.
“Çiçek/ Flower/ Flor was amazing. She had great knowledge of the sites we visited and we had 2 pre teens with us. She was so patient and engaging with them. She was well prepared, communicated prior to the tour with us for requirements and confirm the tour time and meeting point! She also as part of her tour took us to learn about rugs and ceramic. The kids had a great time learning about ceramics and actually touching clay and using a potter’s wheel.”
Private Istanbul highlights with an expert guide, AC pickup from cruise or hotel, and prepped Hagia Sophia entry to save time.
“Our guide, Ozlem, was very good and gave us much insight/history into what we saw. After visiting the major sites, we walked through some interesting alleys to a great restaurant for a delicious lunch. She made suggestions which were perfect. Our driver was very good, too, and prompt. The only downside was the traffic in Istanbul which slowed our trip. Frustrating, but unavoidable. Luckily, most of our tour was on foot.”
Private 1 to 3-day Istanbul tour with a licensed guide. Skip ticket lines and see Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, bazaars.
“It was amazing! Unal was very informative, and pleasant to learn from!”
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