Private and Guided Custom-Made Istanbul Tours
Private Istanbul Walking Tours is a women-owned travel company based in Istanbul. We specialize in creating personalized private tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and throughout Turkey with local and licensed tour guides. Our services include private guided Istanbul food tours, private Istanbul old city museum walking tours, hot air balloon adventures in Cappadocia, Ephesus trips, shore excursions, off-the-beaten-path explorations, shopping tours, Bosphorus yacht tours, airport transfers, day and multi-day trips, and day trips to Bursa.
At Private Istanbul Walking Tours, we prioritize transparency in our pricing to ensure our guests have a seamless experience during their private tours in Istanbul. Our clearly stated prices for all Private Guided Istanbul Tours guarantee that there are no hidden fees, allowing you to plan your visit with confidence. For example, our Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar Private Tour includes the following entrance fees per person: Topkapi Palace ($65) and Hagia Sophia ($26). The same applies to our private Istanbul food tours, where all food samples and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price. Additionally, all our tours cover official guide fees and taxes. We ensure a hassle-free experience by not accepting any kickbacks from stores, meaning you won’t feel pressured to shop while on the tour.
Private Istanbul Walking Tours is dedicated to sustainable travel and supporting local businesses and women-owned enterprises. In Istanbul and throughout Turkey, we aim to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience by sharing Turkish culture, gastronomy, history, everyday life, politics, and sports. Our private, guided, luxurious, and responsible tours and experiences are the perfect way to explore the best of Turkey while making a difference. You'll experience this fantastic country's culture, history, and beauty in a way that few others have. Our tours are tailored to provide a relaxed half-day or full day of entertaining and informative sightseeing, with the flexibility for guests to make changes as they go.
Are you planning to visit Istanbul? We would be delighted to host you for one of our private and guided tours in Istanbul. Our experiences are suitable for all types of travelers, including history lovers, first-time visitors, families, couples, solo travelers, same-sex travelers, and groups of friends. Discover the top-rated museums, off-the-beaten paths, and food tours in Istanbul with the best local tour guides, boasting 100% excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and Viator.
Multi-Day Istanbul Tours
Book a Multi-Day Private Istanbul Tour with a trusted local guide and enjoy a tailor-made Istanbul itinerary across Istanbul’s top sights and local gems. Choose a mix of Old City history tour, Bosphorus tour, Asian Side experiences, and cultural neighborhoods like Karakoy, Galata, Fener & Balat. Our private tours are safe, flexible, and personalized for dietary needs, mobility requests, and family-friendly planning—always with transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
Private Istanbul Tours
Explore with Private Istanbul Tours designed for travelers who want authentic, high-quality experiences. Our private guided tours in Istanbul cover from the Old City (Hagia Sophia area, Topkapi Palace area, Blue Mosque), vibrant neighborhoods like Karakoy and Kadikoy, and local favorites on both the European and Asian sides. Every tour is custom-made, family-friendly, and built around your schedule—with no hidden costs.#
6-Day Istanbul & Cappadocia
Book our 6-Day Private Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour featuring 3 days in Istanbul and 3 days in Cappadocia with expert local guides. Enjoy private guided Istanbul itineraries and a complete Cappadocia tour itinerary, including valley walks, cave sites, and a balloon ride. We personalize everything for dietary needs, mobility requests, and your preferred pace—safe, smooth, and 100% customizable.
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Reserve your Istanbul tour securely online in minutes. Our booking system is powered by Stripe and Bokun, so you can pay safely by credit card with a smooth, hassle-free checkout. We believe in transparent pricing—no hidden costs, no surprises.
If you haven’t found a tour that suits your needs, please contact us. We will be happy to create a personalized itinerary that matches your interests, pace, and travel style in Istanbul.
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At Private Istanbul Walking Tours, we’re committed to sustainability. We're delighted to announce that from 2022, every purchase made through #privateistanbulwalkingtours will help our community plant trees at no extra cost to you. We’ve partnered with environment organization #TEMA to plant trees with every purchase made via our website and online channels. Each month, they'll be planting native and diverse trees in Turkey.
We know this isn’t the only thing we need to do, but it’s a tangible step that can scale with us as we grow. We want to take responsibility for playing our part in tackling the most significant threat to our generation.