Two-Day Private Istanbul Tour: Old City & Two Continents of Istanbul
A private two-day journey through Istanbul: day one covers the great Old City icons, day two leaves the monuments behind for the local neighbourhoods on both the European and Asian sides, crossing the Bosphorus by ferry.
This private two-day tour gives you the complete picture of Istanbul, one continent at a time. Day one is the grand Old City: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, each explained by a licensed local guide at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Day two leaves the monuments behind to explore the local Istanbul that spans two continents. On the European side you wander the historic Book Bazaar at Beyazit, lively Tahtakale, the Grand Bazaar or aromatic Spice Market, and the Iznik-tiled Rustem Pasha Mosque, before Istiklal Street and Galata with its rooftop views over the skyline. Then a scenic Bosphorus ferry carries you across to Kadikoy on the Asian shore, with its local markets and famous fish market. A ferry ride, a glass of tea, a quiet backstreet: the city as locals live it.
Everything is private and built around you: your pace, your interests, no fixed group, no hidden costs.