Tours in Istanbul

The tour takes you off the beaten track so you can sample the real tastes of Istanbul and experience delicious Turkish delicacies you may not have known existed. While discovering local markets you will also gain an overview of Turkish history and culture while appreciating the unique architecture of Istanbul. Whether you are a food expert or just love food the Taste of Istanbul Tour will fulfill your eating dreams.

Crafted by Serif Yenen, a renowned Turkish tour guide, travel writer, and international speaker, this unique walking tour invites you into the heart of Istanbul, beyond conventional sightseeing. Serif, known for his pioneering book "Turkish Odyssey" and as a veteran speaker at the Smithsonian Institution, specializes in high-end, off-the-beaten-path tours, earning trust from VIPs like Pope Benedict XVI and Oprah Winfrey. With Serif or his skilled team, you're offered an exclusive journey to uncover Istanbul's hidden historical and cultural treasures, often missed by regular tourists. This experience is designed for the curious traveler, leading you along less-trodden paths to reveal secrets hidden beneath the city’s vibrant streets. It's an opportunity to visit extraordinary sites overlooked by standard tours. More than just a tour, embark on a history-rich exploration, unveiling the unique and unusual, transforming your travel into an unforgettable experience.

We can all go to the best breakfast places in Istanbul, which offer amazing menus with various delicious dishes. But we want to introduce something new; we want to show how we, the local people of Turkey, live. Just like families, friends in Turkey would invite each other for breakfast and spend a morning together, we want to have you over at our home as our friends. We want to show you Turkish hospitality. But we want to do this by teaching how to make a typical Turkish breakfast. That way, you will be able to bring this culture wherever you want. We want to learn your culture and teach ours. That makes us different.

See some of Istanbul’s top attractions from the water on this private 1-hour Bosphorus cruise! Sail along the famous Bosphorus Strait that divides Europe and Asia for magical views over the Rumeli Fortress and Dolmabahçe Palace, among other highlights. Sip on a complimentary glass of wine as you glide under the Bosphorus and Fatih Mehmet bridges and have your camera ready to capture the wooden Ottoman villas, mansions and mosques strung along the shores — all made doubly enchanting by the gauzy light of dusk.

Cruise along the waters of the Bosphorous on this guided 2 hours boat tour. View the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and admire the palaces, wooden villas, bridges and all of the unique maritime landscapes.

The easiest way to see the best of Istanbul You will have the unique opportunity to see the most exciting sites in Istanbul without walking in only a few hours. Forget buses, tiring walking tours and have fun with us! Highlights; Sultanahmet, Gulhane Park, Hippodrome Square, Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia

Istanbul Private Guided Tours company offers a unique guided tour to explore such a beautiful city together with a professional licensed Tour Guide .On this Private guided tour historical places can be visited easily with short distances and during this tour you will see the most visited sites from the Roman and Ottoman periods;(Please check the itinerary section to see the full schedule with details ) BRIEFLY : 1- BLUE MOSQUE : (400 year old mosque built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century AD. 2- HAGIA SOPHIA : 1500 hundred year old church from the 6th century-Roman time -right now partly mosque and museum 3- TOPKAPI PALACE (500 year old imperial palace of Ottoman Empire) closed on Tuesdays 4 -HIPODROM (the area where chariot races were held. You will see monuments such as the German fountain, the serpent column, the obelisk from Egypt, and the walled column 5 -Grand bazaar: 500 year old bazaar from the ottoman time together with 3500 shops inside . It is closed on Sundays

2-day Cappadocia trip with the option to add a sunrise hot air balloon flight. The trip will start from Istanbul and It will end at the Antalya. By coordinating flights, ground transport, activities, and meals in advance, this 2-day Cappadocia tour saves precious time for exploring a landscape of wind-sculpted rock, ancient caves, churches, villages, and more; you’ll spend less time on logistics and more time discovering the region’s magnificent highlights.

Discover Istanbul with a full-day Old City tour in the comfort of a small group of max 10 pax. Learn about its history and explore the top highlights of the city from the Ottoman and Eastern Roman periods such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar. And taste local cuisine during your lunch break (Lunch is included).

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable cruise on the Luxury Yacht on the Bosphorus, and experience Istanbul at its most Popular New Year celebration. Kick off the night with a cocktail, then dance on deck as you enjoy stunning views of the palaces, bridges, and mansions that line the water’s edge. Watch performances by traditional dancers and relax over sumptuous Yummy Snacks and unlimited drinks. See the stars and Fireworks come over the city, then enjoy front seats for a remarkable midnight firework display that’s truly once a life time experience.

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets and its surrounding will our next place to visit. next, you will see the Germain Fountain a gift of Kaiser Wilhem 2. and listen to the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia museum tickets not included it's optional to visit tickets cost 25 Euros per person. Following the visits your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts. Topkapi Museum is the big one.. the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards, the Audience Hall, Divan -the high court-, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, Gardens, Kiosks...

This comprehensive sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to the fabled city that spans Asia and Europe. On this one day sightseeing tour you will see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul's four "must-see" historic sites.

By joining our Fast Track Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets, you can skip the line of the museum, save time and get enough information about visiting place. You dont need to spend hours on the line of museum with our official lisenced istanbul tour guide.

Spend the day exploring historic Gallipoli. Travel back in time and see the infamous battlefield from WW1, still remembered today as ANZAC day. Learn about the great battle at the Kabatepe Museum.

The luxury private and guided Istanbul food tour takes you off the beaten track of Istanbul. Turkish food is famous worldwide. While many people enjoyed more than the odd kebabs in their time, there is so much more to Turkish food than just kebabs, as you will discover on the Luxury, Private, and Guided Istanbul Food Tour. Private Istanbul Walking Tours is the expert in bespoke trips to Istanbul.

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets and its surrounding will our next place to visit. next, you will see the Germain Fountain a gift of Kaiser Wilhem 2. and listen to the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia the Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

Explore Istanbul with a small group tour max. 10 pax  Our small group tour includes Ancient Hippodrome, Blue mosque, Topkapi palace, St. Sophia ( Not allowed the guiding inside St. Sophia anymore. Every guests have to have own smart phones inside of St. Sophia . Application will be used inside ), Grand bazaar. Professional Licenced Tour guide and A/C transportation are included. * Small group ensures personal service * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Small-group tour by minibus * Option with Private Tour for your family

Travel by boat and discover the sights of the Bosphorus. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy your coffee on Camlica Hill, which has a perfect view of the Bosphorus. For more than 1500 years Istanbul was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. With one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe, İstanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.  CLOSED: Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday This tour is not operated on Monday

Turkish food is bursting with exotic flavours but it all comes together in the beautiful city of Istanbul, where the cuisine is tied to its rich history and cultural diversity. Discover this bustling city's vibrant food culture with a Host, who will take you through the neighbourhoods and culinary backstreets of a city lined with an eclectic mix of mosques, temples and churches. Wander through the city streets and feast upon authentic dishes from the street cafes, food stands and ‘meyhane’ taverns of Istanbul. Within 24 hours of your booking, we will contact you to find out about your interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you. Your Host will suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place, but you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Get off the usual museum trail and explore the exciting contemporary art scene of Istanbul. The 4-hour morning walking tour takes you to some of the cutting-edge galleries of the Tophane and Karaköy neighborhoods, and ends at the 1st museum to organize modern art exhibitions in the city. Your guide will describe how the contemporary art world is changing rapidly as a result of the political and economic shift towards the East. Istanbul straddles 2 continents and is often considered one of the leading cultural hot spots of Europe. But the galleries you will visit exhibit art by exciting artists from Turkey and beyond. Starting at Galtasaray High School, you will walk along Istiklal Street to visit some of the city’s leading art institutions. Continue through the narrow streets of Beyoğlu, before discovering the hidden galleries of Tophane and Karaköy.

Worry about finding a private transfer from your hotel to ISTANBUL Airport (ISL)? Please don't worry!   • We will pick you up from Istanbul central hotels and private transfer to ISTANBUL Airport (ISL) • Travel in comfort and have your ride to the airport pre-booked and pre-paid.   • No need to worry about local currency exchange to pay for taxis in Istanbul. We are Affordable: We are affordable & offer a fantastic range of tours & transfer services in Istanbul, Turkey, and Greece Best Services Offered: We provide the best Istanbul transfer, tours, and excursion services at a fairly affordable price. We are Safe: We ensure you make the most of your holiday. Your safety is our priority.

This tour is a great option for travellers who have 5 days to spend and discover Turkey with its top destinations. You will start your tour arriving in Istanbul and having a rest. The day after you will discover all the important attractions in Istanbul by full day Sultanahmet Old City tour. Your journey will continue with North Cappadocia tour which shows major places to visit in Cappadocia on your next day and then South Cappadocia tour. In the morning you may experience hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia. The tour ends in Istanbul.

Please also check my Trip Advisor page, "Ali's Protravel & Tours," where we have received 277 five-star ratings and reviews. . This cultural experience lasts about 6 hours and includes visits to major venues in Istanbul. The tour begins at 10 am in front of Ayasofya, starting with a visit to the Ayasofya Mosque. Next, we will explore the Topkapi Palace Museum. Fast-track entry tickets for the palace will be arranged. After the palace, we will visit the Blue Mosque, followed by a visit to the Roman Cistern. May be a short lunch break at a local restaurant. Finally, the tour will head to the Grand Bazaar for shopping, where you can find hand made rugs, leather products, ceramics, and more. The tour concludes in the Grand Bazaar area 6 hours later. Museum tickets, lunch, and gratuities are not included. The tour is available every day except Saturday, Tuesday, and Sunday. . https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293974-d3570940-Reviews-Ali_s_Protravel_Tours-Istanbul.html

This 7 hours tour offers history, culture and marvelous scenery. Get incredible views of the city's outstanding buildings, fortresses, Ottoman waterfront mansions, and lush gardens. Learn about the history of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace. Dive into the colorful world of spices and aromatic herbs in Spice Market. Marvel at the 19th century Neo Classical and Art Nouveau architecture in Istiklal street.