Istanbul’s Old City feels like walking through living history, and this private tour lets you soak it up at your own pace with a guide who knows every corner. You’ll stand under Hagia Sophia’s impossible dome, trace how the Blue Mosque got its glowing nickname from all those Iznik tiles, peek into the sultans’ lavish world at Topkapi Palace (harem included), and lose yourself in the chaotic energy of the Grand Bazaar hunting carpets or Turkish delight. Spread it over one, two or three days to add a relaxed Bosphorus ferry cruise, Dolmabahce’s over-the-top interiors, lively Istiklal Street, the colorful Fener-Balat neighborhoods or a panoramic cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill. Everything is flexible – your guide tailors the route to what you want to see most, with comfortable walking and no big crowds tagging along. The kind of Istanbul experience that feels personal from start to finish.
