Old City Private Guided Tour

Explore the heart of Istanbul with the Old City Private Guided Tour, arranged through The Byzantium Hotel concierge. Designed for small groups, this full-day experience gives you the opportunity to discover the most important landmarks of Istanbul’s historic peninsula with a private guide in your preferred language.

Whether you choose English, Spanish or another available language, the tour offers a more flexible and personalized way to experience Sultanahmet and the Old City.

Private Istanbul Old City Tour

This tour is designed for groups of 1 to 5 people and focuses on the historical landmarks that define Istanbul’s Old City.

Instead of following a large group, you explore the area with your own private guide, allowing more time for questions, explanations and adjustments to the itinerary where possible.

The experience is especially suitable for travelers who want a more informative and flexible alternative to standard group tours.

Tour Highlights

During the day, your private guide can accompany you through some of Istanbul’s most important historic attractions.

Hagia Sophia

Visit Hagia Sophia, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Istanbul and a building that reflects centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history.

Blue Mosque

Continue to the Blue Mosque, famous for its architecture, domes and interior decoration.

Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, it remains one of the city’s most visited historic landmarks.

Hippodrome and Obelisks

Explore the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the center of public life and major events during the Byzantine period.

Your guide will also introduce you to the historic monuments and obelisks located around the square.

Grand Bazaar

Discover the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s best-known shopping destinations.

With its covered streets, traditional shops and long commercial history, the bazaar offers a different perspective on the city’s heritage.

Topkapi Palace

Visit Topkapi Palace, once the administrative and residential center of the Ottoman Empire.

Your guide will help you explore the palace and provide historical context about its architecture, collections and role in Ottoman life.

Hagia Irene

The itinerary also includes Hagia Irene, an important Byzantine-era church located within the Topkapi Palace complex.

Imperial Harem

Explore the Imperial Harem, one of the most fascinating sections of Topkapi Palace.

Your guide can explain how this part of the palace functioned and its place within Ottoman court life.

Lunch and Shopping

A lunch break can be included during the tour according to the group’s schedule and preferences.

The tour also allows time for shopping, particularly around the Grand Bazaar and surrounding historical areas.

Please note that lunch is not included in the tour price.

A Flexible Tour for Small Groups

One of the main advantages of this private Old City tour in Istanbul is its flexibility.

Because the tour is designed for a small private group, the guide can provide more personalized attention and adapt the pace of the visit where possible.

This makes the experience suitable for couples, families and small groups who want to explore Istanbul’s historical landmarks in greater depth.

Tour Price

Private Guide Fee: €220 per group

The price applies to groups of 1 to 5 people and is charged per group, not per person.

Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Lunch

• Personal expenses

Your guide will assist you with entrance arrangements and practical details during the tour.

Where applicable, visiting with a licensed guide may also help facilitate entry procedures at major attractions, depending on the attraction’s current ticketing and access rules.

Discover Sultanahmet with a Private Guide

A private guided tour of Istanbul’s Old City offers a more detailed and personal way to explore Sultanahmet, especially for visitors who want to understand the history behind the city’s major monuments rather than simply see them.

With a flexible itinerary, small-group format and a private guide in your preferred language, this tour brings together many of Istanbul’s most important historical sites in one full-day experience.

Guests staying at The Byzantium Hotel & Suites can contact the hotel concierge for guide availability, language options and reservation details.