Istanbul Tours by Local Experts

Istanbul Tours & Guided Turkey Experiences

Istanbul Tours is operated by Guided Istanbul Tours, an Istanbul-based travel company specializing in private tours, shore excursions and customized travel experiences across Turkey. Our local team works with licensed professional guides to create flexible itineraries for couples, families, friends and small groups.

With a private Istanbul tour, you explore the city with your own guide and a schedule built around your interests, hotel location and available time. Choose from Istanbul day tours, half-day Old City tours, full-day private tours, Bosphorus experiences, food tours and multi-day Istanbul itineraries.

Your route can be adjusted according to museum opening times, traffic, walking preferences and the needs of your group, giving you more flexibility than a fixed group tour.

Istanbul Shore Excursions from Galataport & Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Port

Cruise passengers arriving at Galataport Istanbul can book a private Istanbul shore excursion planned around their ship’s arrival and departure times. Guests arriving at Kusadasi Cruise Port can arrange a private Ephesus tour to visit highlights such as the Library of Celsus, Curetes Street, the Great Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Our Istanbul and Ephesus shore excursions are designed specifically for cruise guests, with port pickup, flexible sightseeing and return-to-ship timing considered throughout the day.

Private Tours for Families, Couples & Small Groups

Different travelers need different itineraries. Families may prefer shorter walking distances and regular breaks, couples may want a relaxed route with scenic stops, while groups of friends may choose to combine historic landmarks with food, shopping or photography.

Before your tour, our team can help match the itinerary and guide to your group’s interests, preferred pace and language requirements.

Bosphorus Cruises & Private Yacht Tours

See Istanbul from the water with a Bosphorus cruise passing Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, historic fortresses, mosques and neighborhoods on both the European and Asian sides.

You can choose a regular Bosphorus cruise or arrange a private boat or yacht experience according to your schedule, group size and preferred level of privacy.

Turkey Tour Packages from Istanbul

Continue your journey beyond Istanbul with a customized Turkey itinerary combining destinations such as Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia.

Depending on your itinerary, arrangements may include private tours, licensed local guides, domestic flights, airport transfers and hotel services. This allows you to organize several destinations through one local travel team instead of booking each part separately.

Local Guides & Istanbul-Based Travel Support

Istanbul Tours is operated by Guided Istanbul Tours and supported by an Istanbul-based team working through a TURSAB-licensed travel agency, License No. 10876. Guide arrangements, transfers, meeting points and itinerary details can all be coordinated through the same local team.

Plan Your Private Istanbul Tour

Tell us your travel dates, group size, hotel or cruise details and the places you would like to visit. Our team can help you create a private Istanbul tour, shore excursion or multi-destination Turkey itinerary around your trip.