Istanbul Tours: 2-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
Two Days in Istanbul
Istanbul Tours is a private two-day guided tour of Istanbul: the Old City on day one, with Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar, then the Spice Market, a Bosphorus cruise and Beylerbeyi Palace on day two. You travel with your own guide and driver, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from 125 USD per person for parties of 10 or more.
2 Days / 1 Nights
Duration
Istanbul
Departure
Istanbul
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$125 per person
For groups of 10 or more. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
Admission fees, tax and service charges
Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture
Local transportation by a private chauffeur-driven deluxe van with A/C
All transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure
A local boat on the Bosphorus (a private yacht is available for an extra $350)
VAT
What's Not Included
Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers
Lunch
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
2 days and 1 nights from Istanbul.
Day 1: Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
Guided Day
Firstly we visit The Topkapı Palace after the departure from your hotel, in the palace we will see the kitchens in where the second largest porcelain collection of the world is exhibited, then Council Hall, Treasury, Pavilions. Your guide will help you to have a lunch in your trip. Then we will see the Hagia Sophia which was the largest church in its era when it was built in 537 A.D. under the reign of Justinian. On the opposite side of its location where we will discover the Blue Mosque with its beautiful Iznik tiles. And we come to Hippodrome to remember the history of the emperor Theodosius and see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Greece, Byzantine column and Wilhelm Kaiser Fountain. Then our last visit is Grand Bazaar where you can see many jewellery, silver, leather, kilim shops…
Day 2: Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise and Beylerbeyi Palace
Guided Day
This morning we will visit Spice Market and the mosque of Rüstem Pasha known with its famous Iznik tiles. The Bosphorus Cruise is one of the highlights of the city. Then we start sailing on the blue Marmara waters by a local boat while we are watching the wooden houses called “yalı” on the Bosphorus river. After our sail, we arrive in Sarıyer fish restaurants where we have lunch near the river close to Black Sea. We join with our driver here to go to Asian side to climb to the highest point called “ Çamlıca Hill ” and we drive to Beylerbeyi Palace located on the shores of Bosphorus on Asia then we go across the Bosphorus Bridge to drive to our hotel.
PHOTO GALLERY
Moments From the Route
A few photographs from the places this tour passes through.
PRICING
Prices
2 Participants
$350
4 Participants
$215
6 Participants
$165
8 Participants
$140
10+ Participants · Best Value
$125
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
What does the price cover?
The price covers: admission fees, tax and service charges; services of a professional English-speaking tour guide licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture; local transportation by a private chauffeur-driven deluxe van with A/C; all transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure; a local boat on the Bosphorus (a private yacht is available for an extra $350); vAT.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 2 days, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 125 USD per person for 10 or more travelers up to 350 USD per person for a party of 2. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
What is not included?
Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers; Lunch.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Istanbul and ends back in Istanbul.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
Ready to See Istanbul in 2 Days Your Way?
A private guide and driver, your own pace for all 2 days. Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send a tailored quote.