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12 Hour Chauffeured Istanbul Tour - Total Price for 1-7 People
Start Time:09:00
End Time:21:00
Get ready to explore the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul! This 12-hour tour includes Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise.
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❤️ Overview
On this private luxury tour, a Vito or VW and a professional driver stay with you all day, taking you to the city's main landmarks. Pickup at your hotel on the European Side is included in the price. A guide can be added on request (English adds €200). The day ends with a public Bosphorus boat cruise.
📋 Program
• Pickup at your hotel (European Side included; Anatolian Side +€20)
• Sultanahmet Mosque
• Hagia Sophia — gallery ticket €25 per person
• Basilica Cistern — €30 extra
• Topkapi Palace — €40 extra
• Hippodrome — free
• Lunch in the Fatih district (extra cost)
• Grand Bazaar
• Galata Bridge — free
• Galata Tower — free to walk around, €30 per person to go inside
• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Bosphorus cruise — 2 hours on a public boat; private option €515
• Drop-off back at the hotel
✅ Included
- Comfortable Vito or VW vehicle
- Professional chauffeur service
- Complimentary water for all passengers
- 2-hour public Bosphorus cruise
❌ Excluded
- Tour guide services
- Museum entrance fees
- All meals, beverages, and personal expenses
📍 Meeting Point
Hotel transfer (European Side)
⚠️ Important Notes
- •The driver and vehicle are at your disposal for 12 hours
- •Suitable clothing is required at religious sites
- •Any additional time you request is charged separately
- •The Grand Bazaar does not open on Sundays, so the Spice Bazaar is visited in its place
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 12-hour and 8-hour tour?
The 12-hour tour covers both European and Asian sides. The 8-hour tour only covers the European side. The 12-hour tour additionally includes Camlica Hill, Maiden Tower views, and Asian side neighborhoods.
Are meals included in the 12-hour tour?
Meals are not included in the price but your driver will recommend the best local restaurants. Authentic Turkish restaurants in Fatih area and street food at Kadikoy market are popular choices.
Which places are visited on the Asian side?
Camlica Hill panoramic views, Uskudar waterfront, Kadikoy market, and Bagdat Avenue are visited. Beylerbeyi Palace can also be optionally added to the route.

