Compare a private istanbul tour in 4 packages: morning €125, afternoon €165, full-day €230, deluxe €290. Tickets, guide, and when to book which.
A private istanbul tour should match your clock and your ticket list, not a generic coach seat. Colina Rojo Travel runs four private packages from €125 to €290 per person (minimum two adults): morning half-day, afternoon half-day, standard full-day with Mercedes Vito, and deluxe full-day with a Bosphorus or Balat finish. This page compares hours, inclusions, and who each option fits, with booking links for Colina and the matching Hagia Sophia Travel pages.
Contents
- Private istanbul tour comparison table
- Morning half-day from €125
- Afternoon half-day from €165
- Standard full-day from €230
- Deluxe full-day from €290
- How to choose in 60 seconds
- Book Colina or compare Hagia links
- Common questions
A private istanbul tour means your licensed guide, your pace, and your group only. Colina Rojo Travel publishes four clear packages so you do not guess between half-day walks and full-day Vito days. Prices are per person with a minimum of two adults. Children 0–5 join free; ages 6–11 pay half. Max group size is six.
Use the table first. Then open the tour page that matches your day.
Private istanbul tour comparison table
| Package | Hours | From price | Transfer | Key tickets | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 08:00–13:00 | €125 pp | Meet in Sultanahmet | Hagia Sophia visitor | First morning, light schedule |
| Afternoon | 13:00–17:00 | €165 pp | Meet Topkapı / Sultanahmet | Topkapı combined + Hagia Sophia | Palace focus after lunch |
| Standard full-day | 09:00–17:00 | €230 pp | Mercedes Vito hotel pickup | Hagia Sophia + Topkapı + lunch | Classic one-day Old City |
| Deluxe full-day | 09:00–18:30 | €290 pp | Mercedes Vito hotel pickup | Same tickets + lunch + Bosphorus or Balat | Longer day, afternoon choice |
Official site context for Hagia Sophia visitor rules: Türkiye Muze (check current entry notes before travel day).
Morning half-day from €125
Blue Mosque (when open to visitors), Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia visitor gallery, short Grand Bazaar finish. No hotel transfer. Sunday bazaar routing uses Plan B streets.
Book Colina: Private Istanbul Morning Half-Day
Same product on Hagia: Hagia morning half-day
Afternoon half-day from €165
Topkapı combined ticket (Palace + Harem + Hagia Irene), then Hagia Sophia visitor entry, short bazaar walk. Tuesday Topkapı closed: Basilica Cistern Plan B at no extra fee.
Book Colina: Private Istanbul Afternoon Half-Day
Same product on Hagia: Hagia afternoon half-day
Standard full-day from €230
Private guide + Mercedes Vito hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch (drinks excluded), Hagia Sophia and Topkapı combined tickets, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar. The core private istanbul tour day for most hotel guests.
Book Colina: Private Istanbul Standard Full-Day
Same product on Hagia: Hagia standard full-day
Deluxe full-day from €290
Same morning classics and lunch, then one included afternoon choice: Bosphorus cruise ticket or Balat guided walk. Ends about 18:30. Want both afternoon options? Ask for an extended quote.
Book Colina: Private Istanbul Deluxe Full-Day
Same product on Hagia: Hagia deluxe full-day
How to choose in 60 seconds
- Only a morning free → Morning €125
- Only an afternoon free + Topkapı → Afternoon €165
- One full day, hotel pickup, lunch → Standard €230
- Full day + cruise or Balat → Deluxe €290
Stack morning + afternoon only if energy and timing allow; most guests pick one half-day or one full-day.
Book your private istanbul tour
Open the Colina page for checkout on this site. Use the Hagia links if you prefer that brand’s booking flow for the same four packages.
Colina set:
Hagia Sophia Travel set:
Common questions
Is every private istanbul tour really private?
Yes. Guide and vehicle (when included) are for your party only, up to six guests.
Why is there a two-adult minimum?
Private guiding and ticket logistics are priced per person with a two-adult floor.
Do half-days include hotel pickup?
No. Morning and afternoon meet in the Old City. Full-day Standard and Deluxe include Vito pickup and drop-off.
What happens on Topkapı Tuesday?
Afternoon and full-day packages switch to Basilica Cistern Plan B with ticket included where stated.
Can I book Deluxe with both Bosphorus and Balat?
One afternoon option is included. Both together need an extended quote.
Are tickets skip-the-line guaranteed?
Included tickets cover entry as published on each tour page. Security lines still exist at major sites.
Which private istanbul tour is best for first-timers?
Standard full-day covers the classics with transfers and lunch. Short on time: morning or afternoon.
Can I mix Colina and Hagia pages?
Same four products exist on both sites. Book on one site for one confirmation. Use the links above to compare pages side by side.