Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
Visit the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and check out the blue tiles of the interior that gave the mosque its current name.The mosque's stunning architecture, can best be appreciated from the Hippodrome nearby, which was an ancient stadium during the Byzantine era. Spend some time shopping for memorable souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets and known for jewelry and pottery, before you rest and recharge with lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant. The rest of the day will be spent exploring famous sites that were preserved from the Byzantine and Ottoman Relics, where you'll get to learn fascinating facts and stories from your English-speaking guide! Stop by the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the entire world, and the Tombs of the Sultans in Hagia Sofia, several small buildings that look like miniature mosques that contain lavishly-decorated tombs of five different sultans and their extended families.
Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop
Make Your Own Turkish Coffee!
PROGRAM
1. MEETING
We will meet with you at BALKAPANI HAN.
2. PRESENTATION
You will have a presentation after arriving at the coffee shop about Turkish Coffee Culture and History.
3. WORKSHOP
Coffee beans, grinders and cezves will be ready for you to make your own Turkish Coffee. You will be guided by the presenter.
4. COFFEE TALK+FORTUNE TELLING
Savor your Turkish coffee and immerse yourself in local culture with conversation, while we guide you in the traditional art of reading fortunes from the coffee grounds.
5. COFFEE SET (GIFT)
Last but not least, you will get your own Turkish Coffee set which comes with a cezve, coffee, traditional mug, and Turkish delight.
The experience takes place on the European side of Istanbul and includes 1500 years old history.
Please book as soon as possible!
Istanbul Photoshoot Private Tour (per group)
Hello, Dukes and Duchesses!
I’m Seth, a professional fashion, portrait, and street photographer with over a decade of experience. Join me for a personalized and unforgettable photoshoot as we explore the breathtaking sights of Istanbul! From the majestic Hagia Sophia and the serene Blue Mosque to the iconic Galata Tower, the vibrant Umbrella Street, and the bustling Taksim Square, we’ll capture beautiful moments together as you experience the city.
As your photographer, I’ll provide expert posing guidance, using the best angles and lighting to showcase your journey. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a link to a digital gallery with high-resolution photos ready for download and easy sharing.
Do you have more questions? Feel free to reach out at sethnamin.com or on Instagram @sethnamin. Let’s make memories in Istanbul that you’ll cherish forever!
Private Guided "Energy of Istanbul-Skip the Ticket Line" Tour
I provide private customized tours for your needs in my city. I will be delighted to share my knowledge and experience with you in a private tour, special to you through the streets of Istanbul in which you can adjust the pace and see or to do more or less. You will skip the ticket lines since I will provide the pre purchased tickets.You can enjoy history, culture, gastronomy and shopping of the city in the best customized way with me. As a local Istanbul born and raised professional tour guide, I will do my best to comfort you and enjoy the city's life, history, food and shopping.
Multi 2 Days Private Guided Istanbul Iconic Landmarks City Tour
Multi 2 Days Private Guided Istanbul Top Highlights City Tour offers a personalized and flexible experience for visitors who want to explore the city's top attractions in 2 days with a dedicated guide. Customize your tour and experience the vibrant energy, historical charm and diverse cultural scene of Istanbul
During the Multi 2 Days Private Guided City Tour, you can also delve into the city's rich history, culture, and cuisine while avoiding the crowds often encountered on group tours. Additionally, you have the freedom to tailor the itinerary to include off-the-beaten-path destinations or specific areas of interest.
Multi 2 Days Private Guided Istanbul tour includes transportation option from Airbnb, Hotels and Cruiseport istanbul (Galataport) and the services of a knowledgeable guide who can provide insights and stories about the city's landmarks. The tour is ideal for solo travelers, families, or small groups looking for a more personalized and exclusive experience in Istanbul.
Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents
Start your private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the Old City. Walk through the Spice Bazaar area to taste simit, Turkish delight and local snacks before taking the public ferry across the Bosphorus to Kadikoy on the Asian side. Explore Kadikoy Market, stopping at bakeries, grill houses and street-food stands for börek, lahmacun, döner or dürüm, kokorec for the adventurous, meze and seasonal dishes. Finish with Turkish coffee or tea and a sweet like baklava or künefe. This tour covers two continents in one day, includes all food tastings and public transport, and focuses on authentic local places rather than touristy restaurants. Walking distance is moderate with plenty of breaks.
Istanbul Old City Walking Tour & Optional Cruise Experience
Step into the heart of Istanbul’s Old City on a guided walking tour that brings history to life. In just three hours, you’ll explore centuries-old landmarks from the outside while hearing captivating stories that connect Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern eras. Designed for curious travelers, this tour offers a perfect blend of iconic sights, hidden details, and expert commentary—making it a truly unique way to experience the city’s timeless charm.
Istanbul Bosphorus Night Cruise Experience with Music & Wine
A Dreamy Evening on the Bosphorus: Experience an Unforgettable 2-Hour Luxury Yacht Tour!
Istanbul’s enchanting views shine even brighter at night, and now it’s time to explore this stunning scene. Get ready for an unforgettable journey with our 2-hour luxury yacht tour, where you will discover both the historical and modern silhouettes of Istanbul, the clear waters of the Bosphorus, and its mesmerizing night lights.
On this exclusive tour, you’ll relax on the deck of a sophisticated yacht while enjoying a glass of wine, fresh grapes, and a plate of snacks. Moreover, romantic and soothing violin melodies will enhance the magical atmosphere of Istanbul's Bosphorus.
Every moment of this experience will stay with you as an unforgettable memory. Witness the history of Istanbul and enjoy the night in luxury and comfort in this mystical city.
Private Guided İstanbul City Tour
Discover the one of the most historical and magical city in the world with a professional licensed local guide. Be ready to be mesmerized with magnificent architecture while learning the stories behind. For a stress free and efficient day tour your local guide is here. You will start the day with Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque then will visit over 500 years old Ottoman sultans Topkapi Palace.While heading to Basilica Cistern you will pass by Hippodrome of Constantinople and end the day with one of the oldest covered bazaar in the world; Grand Bazaar.Tour day can be customized according to your pleasure.
Pub Crawl Istanbul: Original Istanbul Pub Crawl with Party Bus
Pub Crawl Istanbul gives you a unique chance to experience Istanbul Nightlife with a group of party people from all around the world and local guides!
Join this 7-hour pub crawl if you’re looking for the best places to party in the city. Start with a free shot along with drinking games and challenges at the meeting point and then head to at least 3 of the top party spots by party bus, where your entrance is free!
Act as locals do and experience alternative venues that tourists have never heard of before. Gather your group of friends together, or head out into the night to meet new friends from around the world.
This activity includes:
Free entry to 3 venues
Free shots at the meeting point
Free party bus to taksim(along with the bottle of Raki)
Free shot at each party
Drinking games
Professional photos
Sabiha Airport Private Transfer
Take the worry out of your arrival or departure from Sabiha Airport and avoid the unreliable local taxis with a guaranteed transfer to or from your accommodation in all areas of Istanbul.
Avail of a reliable and hassle-free ground transportation provider and get a welcome meet and greet on arrival by professional team. Sit back and relax in a vehicle exclusive to you and your group, and make your way directly to your hotel, apartment or private residence with ease.
Benefit from flight tracking to avoid any unnecessary waiting fees and to make sure that your driver is ready on time. The service is available 24/7 to suit your needs, whatever time your flight is scheduled to arrive or depart.
We know how to serve
2-Day All-Inclusive Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride
Discover Cappadocia effortlessly on this all-inclusive 2-day tour from Istanbul, including domestic flights and the option to experience a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the region’s iconic fairy chimneys. Designed for a seamless and stress-free journey, this tour combines comfort, efficiency, and unforgettable moments in one perfectly planned experience.
Enjoy a hassle-free adventure with all transfers, accommodation, and guided tours arranged for you. Stay in a unique cave hotel where authentic charm meets modern comfort, and explore Cappadocia’s top highlights including open air museum, stunning valleys, panoramic viewpoints, and fascinating underground city.
Choose the experience that suits you best, with flexible options including small-group or private tours, and the opportunity to add a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride for an unforgettable perspective of Cappadocia.
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Galata – All Included
Design with your own colors and reflect your own light with traditional mosaic glass art in Istanbul's heart. Just steps from Galata Tower, create your dream mosaic lamp in Turkey's first and largest mosaic workshop
What Makes This Special:
✨ Choose from 55+ colors and forms in Turkey's most diverse collection
✨ Expert guidance in Turkish, English, or Russian - zero stress, just creativity
✨ Learn Turkish mosaic traditions and stories from pioneering masters
✨ Complete creative freedom - nobody expects perfection, just enjoy
✨ Unlimited water and fresh Turkish delight while creating
✨ Take home fully assembled lamp with base, cover, and bulb ready to use
✨ Spacious atelier with great music between Galataport and Galata Tower
✨ Flexible sessions from 08:00 to 23:00 daily
✨ Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups up to 250
Experience creation joy in a relaxed environment backed by high guest satisfaction
Istanbul Private Tour Designed for Layover Flight, Transfer incl.
Enjoy the private layover tour with a pick up service from airport with your licensed English speaking guide who knows the city very well. See and experience a lot of Istanbul during your layover instead wasting for time at the airport. Enjoy ferry ride and the breeze of the Bosporus and experience how easy to go from Europe to Asia. Taste the baklava and kebabs in their homeland. Visit the famous Blue mosque, Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Relax at a Turkish bath with a scrub and a foam massage. Get lost in the street of the Grand bazaar with four thousand shops and learn how to bargain with the local shopkeepers.
Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!
In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world's most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul's culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!
Istanbul Private Tours: 1, 2 or 3 Day Highlights
Situated between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city of two continents. It has a timeless charm that takes you to a journey from modern Turkish republic to Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman eras.
Our optional day tour/s will take you to the wonders of this fascinating city with the local experts:
You explore all the highlights of the old city on Day 1. Visiting attractions are Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Hippodrome - Caferaga Madrasa - Grand Bazaar.
Second day covers Spice Market, Bosphorus Boat Tour, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower (outer visit) and Galata Bridge.
Third day takes you to Suleymeniye Mosque, Rustem Pasha Mosque, the City Walls of Constantinople, Fener, Balat, Greek patriarchate,
You have options to book private tour guide for 1 day or multiple days. We are looking forward to welcome you in the city of two continents!
Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour
We offer you a wonderful tour where you will see both sides of Istanbul together. Most daily city tours take place either on the European continent or the Asian continent. However, thanks to this tour, you can visit both Europe and Asia. Accompanied by our professional tour guide, you will see most historical places in Istanbul and learn their stories.
First of all, we will pick you up from your hotel or meeting point with our vehicles. Then we will start the tour, starting from the Asian continent. First, you will see Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace. Then we will cross the Bosphorus Bridge to the European continent. After crossing the European continent, we will take a break for a delicious lunch. Then we will continue our tour in the European continent. You will visit Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Pierre Loti Hill. Finally, you will join the 2-hour boat tour and after the tour is over, we will drop you off at your hotels.
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Istanbul Private Tour
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Istanbul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Istanbul at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul: Private City Tour is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Special Photoshoot in Istanbul
Capture the essence of Istanbul with a one-of-a-kind photoshoot experience that brings you to the city’s most iconic spots—Istiklal Street with its charming red tram, the majestic Galata Tower, and the bustling Galata Bridge. This isn’t just a photoshoot; it’s an immersive journey where you’ll walk through Istanbul’s vibrant streets, discovering both famous landmarks and hidden gems. Along the way, you’ll gain insider insights into the city’s rich history, blending the old with the new. Perfect for adventure seekers, solo travelers, couples, and families, this experience offers a unique opportunity to bring home professionally taken photos while also diving deep into the local culture. Whether you’re here to capture spontaneous moments or to curate a stunning visual memory of your trip, this tour promises to make your time in Istanbul unforgettable.
2 Days Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul
Embark on a 2-day private tour from Istanbul to discover the wonders of Ephesus and Pamukkale, blending history, nature, and cultural heritage.
Day 1: Begin with an early morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Denizli. Upon arrival, journey to the breathtaking Pamukkale, known as the "Cotton Castle," where you’ll experience the soothing thermal waters and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the tour, transfer to Kuşadası for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Dive into the rich history of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, and visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site. At the end of the day, transfer to Izmir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul, followed by a hotel transfer.
This tour offers a seamless, personalized experience, making it perfect for history and nature enthusiasts.
Istanbul Small Group Luxury Night Cruise Experience on Bosphorus
You are invited to an unforgettable night accompanied by the enchanting lights and unique views of the Istanbul Bosphorus!
On this special 2-hour evening tour, you will explore Istanbul’s historical and modern silhouettes aboard a luxury yacht while enjoying the magnificent atmosphere of the Bosphorus.
Throughout the tour, guests will be served a glass of wine, fresh grapes, and delicious snacks. These treats will delight your palate as you relax in a romantic setting under the Bosphorus' night lights, creating a truly enjoyable experience.
2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul
Experience all of the scenes of Cappadocia. Watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon as you float above the fairy chimneys that dot the landscape. Stay in one of the charming cave hotels built into the volcanic rocks of Göreme. Tour the famous sites of the region such as the underground city of Derinkuyu, Uçhisar Castle, Göreme Open Air Museum. Have an adventure you’ll never forget!
(Note: Hot air balloon ride is optional, Contact us for booking)
Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax
See the Bosphorus and Istanbul from a remarkable perspective on this 2.5 hrs. sunset cruise on a luxurious yacht. Aboard our luxury yacht, you’ll glide across the water while savoring delicious snacks, baklava, fresh seasonal fruits and drinks. While romantics will delight in watching the sunset over the old part of Istanbul, our legendary guide will tell you interesting stories of the Bosphorus.
The cruise will take you from PIER KABATAS and past Istanbul's icons, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress Maiden's Tower and much more. Continue to take in the many sights while the sun goes down as you go through the Asian side, and around The Maiden's Tower. The best part is after sunset when we approach the Galata Bridge and Bosphorus Bridge. Watch as the entire western span of the bridge lights up and transforms into LED light sculpture creating a never-repeating dazzling display. Don’t miss this breathtaking experience from the best seats on the Bosphorus!
Istanbul Private Luxury Yacht on Bosphorus
We offer the best 1-2-hour yacht tour, allowing you to explore Istanbul's beautiful waterways at your own pace. Whether you want to cruise along the famous Bosphorus, our yacht is designed for comfort and convenience to enhance your experience.
With a capacity of up to 10 people, our yacht is the ideal choice for private cruises, offering an exclusive setting for groups seeking a unique, intimate experience. Whether you're planning a family gathering, a corporate event, or a special celebration, our boat ensures a memorable outing with breathtaking views of Istanbul's iconic skyline.
What's more, our yacht is available every day, ready to set sail whenever you are. Let us take you on an adventure where the magic of Istanbul meets the freedom of the open sea. Your extraordinary journey starts here.