Private Van with Professional Guide

Full-Day Private Van with Professional Guide

A Private Day in Istanbul, Planned Around You

See Istanbul at your own pace with a private vehicle and a professional licensed guide dedicated to your party for the day.

Rather than following a fixed group itinerary, you can decide what you would like to see and how you would like to spend your time. Your guide can help you plan the day according to your interests, whether you are visiting Istanbul for the first time or returning to discover more of the city.

From the historic streets of the Old City to the Bosphorus, local neighborhoods and the Asian side, the day can be arranged around the places and experiences that interest you most.

Exclusive Private Experience · Up to 5 Guests

€375 per private vehicle

Your Day, Your Interests

Every traveler has a different idea of what makes a good day in Istanbul.

Some guests prefer to concentrate on the city's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, while others want to see the Bosphorus, explore local neighborhoods, visit markets or simply have more time to experience Istanbul without being rushed.

Your guide will discuss your interests with you and help arrange a practical route for the day.

Depending on your preferences and the opening hours of the places you wish to visit, your day may include areas such as:

-        Hagia Sophia and the Historic Peninsula

-        Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome

-        Topkapi Palace area

-        Grand Bazaar and local markets

-        Galata and Pera

-        Dolmabahce and the Bosphorus

-        Ortakoy and Bebek

-        Uskudar and the Asian side

-        Kuzguncuk and other local neighborhoods

-        Bosphorus viewpoints and waterfront areas

These are examples rather than a fixed itinerary. Your final route will be planned according to your interests, available time and the places you would like to visit.

A Professional Guide for Your Private Day

Your guide is with you throughout the day and can adjust the pace and route as you go.

In addition to explaining Istanbul's history and landmarks, our professional licensed guides can help you understand the city from a local perspective — from its historic neighborhoods and markets to everyday life, local food and transportation.

If you would like to spend more time at a particular place or change the plan during the day, the itinerary can be adjusted where practical.

The standard service is provided with an English-speaking professional licensed guide. Other guide languages are available upon request and may be subject to an additional charge.

Explore Both Sides of Istanbul

One of the advantages of arranging your day privately is the freedom to combine different parts of Istanbul.

You may choose to focus on the Historic Peninsula and European side, include the Bosphorus, or cross to the Asian side to experience neighborhoods such as Uskudar and Kuzguncuk.

Your guide can recommend the most practical route based on traffic, opening hours and the places you would like to see.

Private Vehicle for Your Party

Your private vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group.

For groups of up to five guests, we normally use a comfortable Mercedes V-Class or a similar suitable vehicle. Other vehicle options can be arranged depending on the number of guests, luggage and your requirements.

The vehicle and professional licensed guide remain with you throughout the agreed service period, allowing you to travel comfortably without joining other groups.

What Is Included

The price includes:

-        Private vehicle for your party

-        Professional licensed English-speaking guide

-        Hotel pickup and drop-off within Istanbul

-        Transportation during the agreed full-day service

-        Flexible itinerary planning based on your interests

-        Driver and vehicle-related costs

What Is Not Included

-        The following are not included in the standard price:

-        Museum, palace, archaeological site and attraction entrance fees

-        Lunch and beverages

-        Personal expenses

-        Parking fees or other costs arising from special requests, where applicable

If you would like to visit museums or other ticketed attractions, your guide can assist with planning the visits and advise you about the appropriate entrance arrangements. Entrance fees are paid separately by the guests.

This allows you to choose which places you actually wish to visit rather than paying for entrance tickets that may not be of interest to everyone in your party.

A Flexible Way to See Istanbul

This service is particularly suitable for families, couples, friends and small private groups who prefer having their own vehicle and guide rather than following a scheduled group tour.

You are not tied to a fixed sightseeing program. Your day can be focused on history, architecture, shopping, local neighborhoods, the Bosphorus or a combination of different experiences.

Our aim is simply to make your time in Istanbul comfortable, well organised and suited to the way you prefer to travel.

Important Information

This is a private vehicle and professional guide service, not a fixed sightseeing tour.

The itinerary is discussed and agreed according to your interests before or at the beginning of the service. Some attractions may have limited opening hours, reservation requirements or temporary closures.

Entrance tickets are not included in the service price and are paid separately.

The service is planned for a full day. The exact starting time and duration can be arranged according to your arrival time, hotel location and planned itinerary.

Plan Your Private Istanbul Day

Tell us what you would like to see in Istanbul, and we can help you put together a practical private day based on your interests.

Whether you want to concentrate on the historic sights, explore both European and Asian Istanbul, spend time along the Bosphorus or discover some of the city's less touristy neighborhoods, we can arrange the vehicle and professional guide for your party.

Private vehicle. Professional guide. Your own pace