Private tour in Istanbul Cicek H

Highlights of Istanbul

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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Cicek H.

4.9

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Merhaba Dear ToursByLocals Guest! I am a licensed tour guide who is in love with this vibrant and beautiful city. Every single day I have another reason to love it even more. Istanbul is a city that has been capital of three civilizations for more than 1. 600 years. I have tours for most requested itineraries. You can find the itinerary that suits you the best. Or you can write me for a custom made private itinerary to suit you the best with the perfect balance of history, architecture, culture, shopping, friendly local people and delicious food. I would love to show you the highlights of the city not only with the history of it but also with interesting real life stories and facts behind it. So be prepared to fall in love with Istanbul. * Guiding licence approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkish Republic. ** Certificate for Specialization for Guiding in Istanbul aproved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkish Republic and Istanbul Chamber of Guides. ***In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey , the guides are not allowed to sell tours. So please note that the tours guaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class Tourism & Travel Agency. No restrictions.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

This is a walking tour of the most visited and must-to-see sites of Istanbul in the old city. The itinerary is scheduled as below, but it can be customized according to your wish.

Recent Reviews

James H.United States
2 days ago

She was lovely and helped us see the highlights on the city on a short schedule. She also took us to a fantastic restaurant frequented by locals … delicious. We highly recommend her!

Gloria B.United States
1 week ago

Our tour with Cicek was one of the highlights of our time in Istanbul. She guided us through some of the city's most iconic sites, including the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, and I truly enjoyed every moment of her company. What stood out most was how engaging she was throughout the day. I was traveling with my children, and Cicek did an amazing job explaining the history and significance of each site in a way that kept them interested and involved. I mentioned that I wanted my kids to experience Istanbul's public transportation system, she happily arranged for us to ride the metro. Along the way, she explained how the system worked and shared insights about daily life in Istanbul, which gave us a more authentic experience of the city. Of all the tours we took in Turkey, this was the one where I learned the most. At both the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, I found myself constantly asking questions, and Cicek patiently answered every one of them. Thank you, Cicek, for sharing your knowledge, your culture, and your beautiful city with our family. We learned so much from you and truly appreciated spending the day together!

Chris L.New Zealand
July 2026

Our tour was absolutely amazing!!!! Cicek was fantastic, she is very knowledgeable and knows her stuff. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and had lots of fun. A walking tour is the perfect way to discover Istanbul. We would highly recommend Cicek and this tour it was a great Istanbul city experience.

Michelle L.United States
June 2026

Sophie was so much fun and knowledgeable. She navigated us through the city and we saw beautiful and unique sites. I highly recommend her and this company!

Steven R.United States
June 2026

Cicek was very personable, knowledgeable and very professional. We saw all of the expected sights and feel like we have a good feel for the old city of Istanbul. Her English is flawless and we highly recommend her.

Dave A.Canada
June 2026

Cicek is an incredible lady. Very easy to be with, extensive knowledge of the history of Istanbul and explanations. We would book a tour with her again as she is excellent, professional and I highly recommend.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

We will be starting at your chosen time at the meeting point. We will visit 1-Hagia Sophia 2- Blue Mosque 3- Hipodrome 4- Basilica Cistern 5- Grand Bazaar Please note that Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. We can replace it for some other site.

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Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.

Transport details
Type: Walking

Transportation is not included. We can walk, use the public transportation, or take a taxi.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation
Meeting location

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

We can set the meeting point according to your wish. Hotels in the city center, cruise port or famous monuments are recommended meeting points. For airport there will be an extra fee added.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
History
Tour reference number
843429
Languages
English
Turkish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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Hours icon 7 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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