Private tour in Istanbul Ali S

Two Wonderful Days in Istanbul & Best Private Tour

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Ali S.

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I believe a good guide is not only to tell about museums and history, but also to inform the guests about everything of the local people lives. That is why now I am ready to customize very special tours for my Tours by Local guests with full of knowledge and experience, any kind of tour for you due to your preferences. Since 1995 I guided guests from all over the world to let them get to know my hometown Istanbul which is the unique city of the world settled on two continents. I am a tourist guide with a lot of experience who can figure out and deal any unexpected surprise which may occur during a tour. It is my responsibility to value every moment of you during our tour. I aspire to show and tell you about Istanbul in the best manner. If you have any further inquiries, please let me know. Official Professional Tourist Guide Licence from Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Republic of Turkey. Member of the Union of Tourist Guide Chambers. Please be informed that all my tours are guaranteed and comply with the laws of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. So please note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class Tourism Travel Agency. ALI SUREYYA TOURS TURİZM Licence nr.14941. The tours are not appropriate to wheelchair.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

If you are a traveller wishing to explore the visited city like a local then this tour is for you. Of course in this tour you will see the highlights of the city which are mentioned in the itinerary but besides that, this tour will give you the opportunity to stroll around the city like a citizen. Many different public transportation and ferries will be used in this tour. There will be a lot of walking in the streets. Many options to taste the delicious food of Istanbul. An intercontinental trip by a local ferry between Europe and Asia will be an unforgettable memory to tell your friends back at home. The experience of the fresh fish and food market on the Asian side will be amazing. If you are a kind of traveller who says I want to be tired when I am back at the hotel in the evening then this is the challenge! Just book this tour and make your stay in Istanbul with a lot of activities. I am sure that after such a tour you will make some friends in Istanbul as I will show you the places where I grew up.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

This itinerary is the classic of Istanbul and is highly suggested. Please let me know if you have another itinerary in your mind so that I can customize the tour for you. As this a private tour, the itinerary can be changed due to the needs of the guests. Depending on the closed days of the museums we can switch the tour days. First Day: Ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople Blue Mosque (on Fridays can be visited in the afternoon ) Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays) Cistern Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays and holidays) *There is a dress code to visit the Blue Mosque and appropriate clothes can be provided at the entrance free of charges. Second Day: Dolmabahçe Palace (closed on Monday) Taksim Square Istiklal Street Galata Tower neighborhood Ferry ride on Bosphorus Asian Side

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour as most of the sights are walking distance to each other. In case needed, we use public transportation, cab or ferry.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Topkapi Palace EURO.50 Dolmabahçe Palace EURO.50 Hagia Sophia EURO.30 Basilica Cistern EURO.45
Meeting location

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
Food And Drink
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
652462
Languages
Turkish
French
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Traveller reviews for this private tour in Istanbul

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Who is this private tour in Istanbul best suited for?

This private tour in Istanbul is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city like a local. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and local life, and who enjoy walking and using public transportation to get around. If you love the idea of experiencing the city’s highlights while also discovering hidden gems and tasting delicious local food, this tour is for you. It's also suitable for families with kids.

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Hours icon 2 days
Walking
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