Private Istanbul Full-Day Tour by VIP Vehicle with Driver

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About this activity

Explore Istanbul on a private 8-hour sightseeing trip with a VIP vehicle and driver for your group. Build the day around the listed sights, such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Balat, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Pierre Loti, subject to access and the time available.

Air-conditioned private transport, bottled water and the listed transport fees and taxes are included. Pickup and drop-off are arranged at your hotel or agreed location within the designated area.

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are excluded. Send your pickup details and sightseeing preferences before travel; we will confirm the route and pickup time.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Turkish
Operated by: Disgate Tourism Travel Agency, Licance: 13265

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Museum and Ruins entrances

Itinerary

Blue Mosque

30 min

Explore the grandeur of Ottoman architecture at the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), located on Istanbul’s Old City peninsula. Opened in 1616 to rival the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) across the way, the six minarets punctuating the Istanbul skyline and 20,000 blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior are designed to inspire awe.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

one hour Admission not included

Built in 532 as the world’s largest place of worship, the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) shifts its identity with the times but never loses its grandeur. Converted from a church to a mosque during the Ottoman era and becoming a museum in 1935, the pink-hued Old City building is one of Istanbul’s don’t-miss attractions.

With a decision taken in 2020, it serves as a mosque again.
Hippodrome

one hour

Built in the third century, the Hippodrome was the home of now-named Istanbul’s sporting entertainment during the Byzantine era, with a wide track for chariot racing. Today, the route of the old track is covered by Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydani), a wide open space in the center of the old city, punctuated by ancient obelisks.
TopkapI Palace

2 hours Admission not included

Behold the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire. The palace contains myriad buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, harems, an armory, imperial halls, and royal chambers—all with intricate Iznik tilework and opulent architecture.
Balat

one hour

Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .
Eyup Sultan Mosque

one hour

Eyup Sultan Mosque: It was constructed in 1458, after the conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and it is first İmperial Mosque of Otttoman Empire in Istanbul
Pierre Loti

one hour

We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"
Miniaturk

2 min Admission not included

Explore the minature wolrd of Miniatürk with a Private Guide. Your Private Guide will take you on a journey of discovery showcasing the best of Turkish architecture along with interesting historical facts and legends. Nowhere else can you see so many architectural masterpieces in one place. The miniature buildings are very detailed, making you feel as if you're seeing the real buildings in person.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sabiha Gokcen
Istanbul Airport

Pickup and drop-off are available at hotels within the designated Istanbul area or at your agreed address. Airport and Yenikapi ferry terminal pickup must be arranged before travel. Send your hotel or arrival details when booking; we will confirm the meeting point and exact pickup time in advance. Please be ready at the confirmed time.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.