Private Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise: Explore Ottoman and Roman Heritage

Discover Istanbul’s ancient Ottoman and Roman roots on a private 7-hour walking tour. Marvel at iconic landmarks, enjoy spectacular views, and cruise along the Bosphorus Strait.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - The tour will start in the ancient Hippodrome which was once the beating hearth of the Constantinople. This arena was used for chariots racing and hundreds and thousands of people would entertain themselves watching the chariot racing, wild animal shows, dancers and acrobats.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup (central hotels only)
  • Private tour for your family
  • Skip the line priority with museum tickets
  • Private guiding service by an expert tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets
Additional Information

This is an excellent sightseeing choice for those who have limited time but want to get a comprehensive understanding of Istanbul. In this private seven-hour walking tour, your guide will lead you on an intriguing journey tracing back to Istanbul’s ancient Ottoman and Roman origins. You will be enlightened about Istanbul’s renowned landmarks and…

Location
The Blue Mosque
At Meydanı Caddesi
We will meet in front of Sultanahmet's B entrance , across from the German Fountain.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karenc101g
Dec 29, 2025
Guided day tour of Istanbul - We had a brilliant guide who gave us an insight to the Turkish culture and history. Emel was very informative and adjusted the itinerary accordingly. We can throughly recommend her and this guided day. Emel showed us some fun facts and information along the way. Thank you 🙏
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Robsj5811jo
Nov 15, 2025
A great tour. Thank you! - We had only one day for a tour during a two night stopover, and had a great experience. We saw all the main sites and more. Our guide, Özge was the reason for the successful trip. Knowledgeable and helpful, she could not have done more to make our trip enjoyable and interesting! Thank you
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Liab2013
Oct 19, 2025
Wonderful tour of the classics of Istanbul - We had a fantastic time visiting the classics of Istanbul. Our guide Emel was exceptional and my husband and I learned a lot about the history and culture of Istanbul and Turkey. It was a pleasure to chat with Emel for most of the day and to get a feel of local life. Turkey is a beautiful country with a wonderful inclusive feel.
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897moiras
Sep 23, 2025
An excellent tour of the main highlights of Istanbul. . - We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We saw lots and our guide gave us lots of information. The cruise along the Bosphorus was great fun and we saw lots of interesting buildings from the boat. Our guide was excellent and very helpful. Also she was very patient and answered all our questions. The whole tour was very well organised.
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Claremj8939dm
Sep 22, 2025
Wonderful day with a wonderful guide - We were collected on time by our bubbly and well informed guide Emel. She whisked us away to the Cistern first as she was aware how busy the other sights were. Emel took great care to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our time in Istanbul. She went above and beyond to give us the experience we wanted.
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771tracy
Jul 4, 2025
A good all round tour - This was a great way to see the main parts of Istanbul if you haven't got long as the tour takes you to all the main parts of interest. Our guide Zeynel was brilliant and very knowledgeable. We took the tram to the Blue Mosque, and hippodrome, walked past the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, and Topkapi Palace museum. Spice market visit and river cruise and street food, (price not included for food).
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Nessaohagan
Jun 15, 2025
Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour - Very enjoyable day tour.Friendly,professional guide who answered all our questions well.A must do tour for Istanbul
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Sightseer23208534320
Jun 5, 2025
A grand day out! - Our guide Murat was outstanding. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable, he looked after us all day and was a pleasure to be with.
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Excursion687091
May 31, 2025
Private city tour of Istanbul and a cruise on the Bosphoros river - I went on a private tour of Istanbul,with my guide Jay.She was very knowledgeable,and patient,and explained in great detail the history,and cultural significance of the architecture etc.I just had 1 day to spend in Istanbul,and the tour was perfect for me.I would highly recommend this tour
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Gary
May 7, 2025
Must see Tour of Istanbul - A must see tour of Istanbul for new visitors to the City. We had the most amazing day from the minute our guide (Mustafe Tanribilir) picked us up from our hotel. He showed us all the incredible cultural and historical sites around the city including a ferry trip along the Bosphorus. A truly amazing day with Mustafe down to the smallest details. I would highly recommend this tour.
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From $150
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).