Private Istanbul Standard Full-Day Tour
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Private Istanbul Standard Full-Day Tour
A complete private day with Vito, lunch and major tickets
This private istanbul full day tour is the balanced Colina Rojo private day: hotel pickup in a Mercedes Vito, licensed guide for your group only, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia visitor ticket, Topkapı combined ticket, sit-down lunch, Grand Bazaar, then hotel drop-off—09:00 to 17:00. Booked through Colina Rojo Travel, it replaces the stress of separate transfers, ticket queues and restaurant hunting with one clear voucher.
Morning: Sultanahmet classics
After pickup you enter the Old City on foot with your guide. Blue Mosque visits follow prayer schedules; the Hippodrome frames the Roman and Byzantine story in open air; Hagia Sophia visitor gallery entry is included so you are not deciding tickets under pressure. Modest dress applies at mosques—pack a scarf and covered shoulders.
Topkapı, lunch & Grand Bazaar
Topkapı with Harem and Hagia Irene is included on the combined foreign ticket. Lunch is included (drinks extra). A short Grand Bazaar visit closes the shopping chapter when the market is open; Sundays switch to Spice Bazaar or Arasta. Tuesdays replace Topkapı with Basilica Cistern (ticket included) plus Süleymaniye or Gülhane.
Why guests choose Standard over half-days
Half-days are perfect when time is short. Standard is for guests who want hotel logistics, a real meal break and both headline monuments in one private day without the Deluxe afternoon add-ons. From €230 per person, minimum two adults; children 0–5 free, 6–11 half price. Need airport cars as well? Use our Istanbul airport transfer the night before or after.
How to book
Pick your date, set adults (minimum two), leave children at zero unless travelling with kids, and checkout securely. Confirmation covers pickup window, lunch notes and WhatsApp support. Colina Rojo Travel TÜRSAB No. 16602 keeps inclusions written plainly so the day feels premium without surprises.
https://www.colinarojotravel.com/tours/private-istanbul-standard-full-day/
https://www.hagiasophiatravel.com/tours/private-istanbul-standard-full-day/
Itinerary
This itinerary can flex for hotel location, traffic, and closed-day Plan B. Send special requests at booking.
- 09:00
Hotel pickup
Your guide and Mercedes Vito collect you from the hotel lobby.
- 09:30
Blue Mosque
Visit when open to tourists; prayer-time reorder if needed.
- 10:15
Hippodrome & Sultanahmet Square
Key monuments of the ancient Hippodrome.
- 10:45
Hagia Sophia
Visitor gallery ticket included.
- 12:15
Topkapı Palace
Combined ticket: Palace + Harem + Hagia Irene. Tuesday uses Cistern Plan B.
- 14:15
Lunch
Sit-down lunch near the Old City. Drinks not included.
- 15:30
Grand Bazaar
Guided orientation through main lanes when open.
- 17:00
Hotel drop-off
Return to your hotel by private Vito.
Route map
Frequently Asked Questions
This experience runs for approximately Full Day · 09:00–17:00. Exact timing may vary slightly depending on traffic and group size.
This tour operates in Istanbul, Turkey. Your confirmation email includes the exact meeting point or pickup details.
Your booking includes: Private licensed professional guide; Private Mercedes Vito with professional driver — hotel pickup and drop-off; Lunch (drinks excluded); Hagia Sophia visitor gallery entrance ticket; Topkapı Palace combined ticket (Palace + Harem + Hagia Irene); Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome; and more.
Highlights include Blue Mosque; Sultanahmet Square; Hippodrome; Hagia Sophia; Topkapı Palace; and more.
Prices start from 230 € per person. This is a private guided package (minimum 2 adults). Children 0–5 are free; ages 6–11 pay 50%.
Yes. This tour includes free cancellation. Contact us on WhatsApp at +905356668791 if you need to change or cancel your plans.
Select your date and party size on this page, then complete checkout. For instant help, WhatsApp us at +905356668791.
Yes. Only your group travels with the licensed guide—no shared coach and no strangers on the itinerary.
Private ticket packages require a minimum of 2 adults. Children may join according to the child pricing shown on this page.
Ages 0–5 travel free. Ages 6–11 pay 50% of the adult package price. Ages 12+ pay the full adult rate. Official site tickets for young children are free for foreign visitors at Hagia Sophia (under 8), Topkapı (0–6) and Yerebatan (0–6)—our package rule keeps family pricing clear and fair.
On Tuesdays Topkapı is closed—we continue with Basilica Cistern plus Süleymaniye or Gülhane, and the Cistern ticket replaces Topkapı at no extra fee. On Sundays the Grand Bazaar is closed—we use the Spice Bazaar, Arasta Bazaar, or Cankurtaran / Ahırkapı streets. During mosque prayer times (especially Friday midday) we reorder the route or visit Küçük Ayasofya / Süleymaniye if needed.
Yes on the Deluxe package: after lunch you choose one included option—Bosphorus cruise or Balat walk. Tell us your preference when booking. Both on the same day is an extended add-on.
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