Skip The Line:1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey

Skip The Line:1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour

From $160.00 per group (up to 15)

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

2 days (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 5 more

Overview

Make your Istanbul adventure totally unique with a 1- 2- or 3 day private sightseeing tour. Opt for a single day and see the whole of the Old City, plus the Grand Bazaar. Extend the tour to include a second day and visit the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim, and Istiklal Street, plus a Bosphorus cruise. Please note that your guide is happy to alter the itinerary completely to accommodate your personal interests.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour
Customize the itinerary to suit your personal interests
Make the most of your limited time in Istanbul
Relax in courtesy hotel pickup and drop-off

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From $160.00

Lowest Price Guarantee

What's Included

Professional guide

1 , or 2 days (depending on option selected)

Private Tour

Food and drinks

Gratuities (suggested)

Museum/Attraction Tickets

Overnight Accommodation

Lunch

Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Possible departure locations

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Please NoteTour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or port. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point with tour guide is the front of Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya).

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul in 2021 as follows; January 1-New Year. May 13/14/15-Ramadan Celebrations. July 20/21/22/23-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day
For last minute bookings, tour starting time can be flexible.
Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulations
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
OPERATED BY Unique Ephesus Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Skip The Line:1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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What is the policy on sanitization during Skip The Line:1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour?

A:The policy on sanitization is:

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Skip The Line:1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Skip The Line:1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Regular temperature checks for staff

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Traveler Tips

"More expensive than some tours but flexible and informative and a great way to pack in as much as possible in two days in the company of a passionate, warm-hearted and humorous local." See review

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Barry_R

, May 2022

We had a wonderful two days with Kadir kucukeren. He is extremely knowledgeable and seemed to know people at every stop where his connections got us a place at the head of the line even when there was not supposed to be an advantage for guides. He took us to several shops in the grand bazaar to help my wife find a specific high quality designer purse - and she found it! You will be very glad you selected Kadir as your host while in Istanbul.

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Our first visit to Istanbul

hongyun_d

, Apr 2022

Our first visit to Istanbul, Its a Beautiful city and lots of fantastic sites to visit in the old town part of the city. Our guide Emily is very friendly and knowledgeable, she explained all sites we visited in detail and asnwered all questions we had uing the visit. I highly recommend Emily.

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Turkey 2022

Luciana_C

, Apr 2022

Our tour guide was amazing, Cisem was very helpful, explained all the history, recommended places to shop and eat. We had a great experience. Thank you Cisem

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Easy and fun!

Tracy_B

, Feb 2022

My husband and I toured Istanbul with Mehmet for two days and had a wonderful time. We only had a couple days in the city on our way to another country, so we decided it would be best to purchase the tour for our time constraints. Mehmet was accommodating and added in a stop for Turkish Breakfast on our second day, which we really enjoyed. Overall I would recommend this tour for how easy and stress free everything was.

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Welcoming and beyond!

Melissa_T

, Mar 2021

Kadir was my guide for the day! He went above and beyond with showing me everything and more. He answered all my questions and more. He also told me how to get around the city using the Istanbul card. Thank you.

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Private tour

tomoko127

, Feb 2020

We had one day private tour with Ilker. He picked us up from our hotel in old town and toured old and new town by public transportation. We enjoyed his knowledgeable guide and availability of our requests. Due to our schedule, we still have a lot to see left. If we have a chance to come back to Istanbul, we want to have another tour with him.

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So worth it

BJSPEED

, Jan 2020

My friend and I were heading to Istanbul and wanted to get the most bang out of our three full days without having to worry about where to go/what to see and in what order. I booked the 2-day private tour a couple of days before and our guide, Fatih, did an amazing job of adapting the itinerary to fit our interests. We did some history and hit the major sights, but he quickly understood that we wanted to have more local experiences and to try all the foods we had heard about, Fatih took care of everything and helped us maximize our time in Istanbul. I can’t wait to return and highly recommend this tour as the best intro ever to Istanbul.

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1 traveler found this review helpful

5 Stars for our 2 Day Tour with Fatih!

Billie_S

, Jan 2020

Our guide, Fatih, was simply wonderful. He met our girls' group at our hotel and crafted a 2 day tour for us. We quickly found our groove and he catered to our interests. He is a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer EVERY single question we could possibly think of. He worked overtime both evenings without being inconvenienced. In fact, he even took the opportunity to show us one of his favourite places for dessert! By the end of two days, we felt that we had seen the best of the city and made a new friend. It would have been impossible to navigate all of the winding streets, language barrier, boat ferries, and more without his help. Don't hesitate to book with Fatih.

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2 travelers found this review helpful

Best guide ever

MARCELA_Z

, Jan 2020

We love to travel and we have experience with guided tours. But honestly Mine has been our best tour guide! She really knows and is nice how she explains everything. We are very pleased.

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Response from Host , Jan 2020

Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us to share your recent experience about our Acency we are looking forward to welcoming you in your next trip in the very near future. Best Regards, Unique Ephesus Tours

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Best of Istanbul: 1 or 2 Day Private Tour ( FUN DAY) Recommended 100%

carebit

, Dec 2019

I was very pleased with their support and willingness to accommodate all the requests from our end. All our experience with the company was very positive and we are looking forward in contacting them again for a trip to Istanbul would arise soon.

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