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Overview
Experience Istanbul’s Old City through a refined and fully private journey crafted for travelers who appreciate depth, elegance, and expert insight.
Stroll through the storied streets of Sultanahmet as your guide unveils the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and other timeless landmarks with rich, immersive storytelling.
This curated experience adapts seamlessly to your interests—whether architecture, culture, culinary heritage, or photography—ensuring every moment feels personal and meaningful.
Along the way, you’ll discover hidden courtyards, artisan details, and quiet corners that most visitors never encounter, gaining a deeper, more elevated understanding of Istanbul’s imperial past and vibrant present.
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Artemis Tours
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The best first day in Istanbul !!
elizabethsW458EA, Apr 2026
We had the BEST time with Öykü ! We did about a 6 hour walking tour around the old town on our first day in the city and it felt so customized and personal. She knew all the best spots, how to avoid the lines, and gave us so much history about the city of Istanbul ! Plus she took us to easily the best kebaps we’ll have all trip. Can not recommend a tour with her enough !!
Great tour of Istanbul
907alessiae, Mar 2026
We had a great time with Oyku during the tour. All the info provided was very valuable, and she shared all of her historical knowledge with us. The tour was 7+ hours, allowing to cover various points at your own pace.
The Locals Guide to Istanbul
X252PZjonathanl, Mar 2026
We spent two days with Sinan and Öykü and it was amazing. Sinan took us around the old town giving details you just don’t get without a personal guide. The entire tour was catered to our pace and at a level of comfort you’d expect when traveling with friends. Even though our day in old town was wrapping up Sinan gave us a quick tour of the Asian side of Istanbul and it was one of the highlights of our trip. The next day Öykü met us for a food/bazaar tour and again the comfort of traveling with a friend was a highlight. Walking the bazaars can be hectic but doing so with Öykü was calm and relaxing. Every place we stopped for a bite was fantastic and a place I’d recommend to a friend if they came to Istanbul but not before I would recommend booking tours with Öykü and Sinan!
Informative, relaxing and personalised!
Travel621738, Feb 2026
The tour was thoughtfully personalized to suit our needs and pace. We were able to choose the historical monuments and places we wanted to visit, which made the experience even more special. Our guide was incredibly patient, polite, and attentive, always keeping our preferences in mind. She provided detailed answers to all our questions and ensured we felt comfortable throughout. We did two tours with her — a 3–4 hour food tour and a 6–7 hour walking tour. During our time together, we visited the Bosphorus cruise, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and the Spice Market. She also kindly took us to some of her trusted local shops for ceramics, Turkish towels, and spices at our request after the tour. It was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Itinerary
German Fountain
This is the German Fountain at the start of the Hipodrome (Sultanahmet) Square
15 minutesObelisk of Theodosius
The two obelisks at the heart and end of the square date back to Ancient Egypt, and Eastern Roman Empire. These are the witnesses to the history of this city.
15 minutesSerpent Column
The Column of Delphi, this column was a sacrificial altar for the God Apollo. Now the myths it contain live with us.
15 minutesBlue Mosque
Also known as the Sultanahmed Mosque, this mosque is known for its magnificient tiles and art. Being one of the Sultan Mosque's of İstanbul it is a must see.
20 minutesHagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The crown jewel of Istanbul, most unique place you can see in all Turkey is the Hagia Sophia. This beatiful structre is culturally significant to all the cultures who shared this city. A symbol of cultural acceptance and understanding, this is something you have to see when you come to this city. (The line to enter to Hagia sophia usually takes around an hour, because of this Hagia sophia may be our last stop as the lines get shorter during evening)
45 minutesTopkapI Palace
This is the heart of the Ottoman Empire, this is where the Ottoman family lived at, this is where the court politics and intrigue lies at. See the old treasury housing on of the biggest diamonds of the world, and the biggest emerald in the world. The holy relics room where you can see the belongings of the prophets. And the Harem, where everything happened.
2 hours
Experience
Inclusions
- Guide Fees
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Tickets
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that 2 hours are extra time in case there are lengthy lines or extended travel times.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.