Airport transfers · Hammam reservations · Cultural experiences

Istanbul Concierge Services
Private Transfers & Experiences

Private airport transfers, hammam reservations, and experiences arranged around your time in Istanbul.

You may need a transfer after a long flight, a hammam appointment between your guided days, or a cooking class to enjoy with your family. Tell us what you have already booked and what you would like to add. We will discuss the timing, check availability, and confirm the arrangements with you.

Our concierge services sit alongside our private Istanbul tours and custom-made Turkey journeys. You deal directly with our team, with the services, inclusions, and prices agreed before confirmation.

Private airport transfers from US$125 per vehicle. Experiences and other arrangements are quoted separately.

Ortakoy Mosque and the Bosphorus in Istanbul
Ortakoy · Time on the Bosphorus, arranged around your stay
Fully licensed travel company Owner-operated Private airport transfers Arrangements confirmed personally
Arrival & departure

Private Istanbul airport transfers

Private Mercedes vehicle used for airport transfers in Istanbul
Mercedes Vito or Sprinter · Vehicle arrangements confirmed for your party

We arrange private transfers to and from your Istanbul hotel, including Istanbul Airport (IST), coordinated with your arrival or departure. We usually use a Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter, depending on your party size and luggage.

From US$125 Per vehicle, not per person

The final quote is confirmed for your route, travel date, number of guests, and vehicle requirements. Share your flight details, hotel or destination, and luggage information when you contact us.

Please mention children, any child-seat request, extra luggage, or mobility needs in advance. Pickup instructions are shared before your transfer.

Galataport Istanbul & cruise arrangements

We can arrange private airport, hotel, and Galataport transfers before or after your cruise. If you have a few days in Istanbul, we can coordinate the transfers with private guided tours and any experiences you would like to include.

Port transfers and any combined touring are quoted for the individual arrangement. Send your ship name, dates, flight details, and existing hotel or excursion bookings.

Private cruise tours & Istanbul stays
A separate appointment, at your preferred time

Istanbul hammam reservations

We usually recommend Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Hammam. You can review the treatment options on the hammam’s official website, then tell us which service you prefer and when you would like to visit. We are happy to make your reservation, subject to availability.

We can suggest a time around your guided days or other plans. Any questions about the treatment, facilities, or service format can be checked before the reservation is confirmed.

You pay directly at the hammam. Treatments, current prices, and booking conditions are confirmed with the venue.

Marble interiors of Hurrem Sultan Hammam in Istanbul
Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Hammam · Choose your treatment before we arrange the reservation
Something to add to your stay

Cooking, art & an evening ceremony

These experiences can be arranged around your private tours or on a separate day. Tell us who is traveling, the time you have available, and what interests you. We confirm the format and practical details before you book.

Turkish Cooking Classes

A chance to spend time in a kitchen and learn how Turkish dishes are prepared. Share your food interests and any dietary restrictions so we can check a suitable class, its menu, and availability.

Ebru Marbling Workshops

A hands-on introduction to traditional paper marbling. This can be an option for families as well as adults. Send us the children’s ages so we can check the workshop format and suitability.

Whirling Dervish Ceremony

We can request tickets for a whirling dervish ceremony and discuss how it fits with your evening. The date, venue, seating arrangements, and any visit requirements are confirmed before booking.

Colorful pigments and brushes for an ebru marbling workshop in Istanbul
Ebru marbling · An art workshop to consider with children
Whirling dervish ceremony at Hodjapasha in Istanbul
Whirling dervish ceremony · Tickets requested for your chosen date

Not every experience is private. Classes and workshops may be private or shared, depending on the arrangement. Ceremonies take place with other audience members. Your confirmation explains the format.

Time on the water

A private Bosphorus yacht

A two-hour private yacht can be arranged as part of your Istanbul stay, whether you would like time on the Bosphorus between guided days or are marking an anniversary or another occasion.

Share your preferred date, party size, and any particular requests. We discuss the timing and confirm the yacht arrangements, inclusions, and price before booking. Availability and weather conditions apply.

Other arrangements you may need

Dinner reservations & requested shopping

We are happy to help with dinner reservations around your plans. Tell us the occasion, preferred neighborhood, food preferences, and any dietary restrictions. Availability and the restaurant’s booking terms are checked before confirmation.

If you would like shopping assistance, we can plan a separate visit for rugs, kilims, Iznik tiles, ceramics, jewelry, or textiles. Shopping is included only when requested, with no commissions or kickbacks from purchases. Shopping transportation is an optional addition, quoted separately.

Private shopping assistance in Istanbul
Putting the arrangements together

Tell us what is already planned.
We will work around it.

Your dates & bookings

Share your hotel, flights or cruise details, number of travelers, and anything you have already arranged.

Your preferences

Tell us the experiences you would enjoy, your preferred pace, and any children, dietary restrictions, or practical needs.

A clear proposal

We check availability and explain the services, prices, inclusions, and booking terms before you confirm.

Part of a longer private journey

We can bring these arrangements together with two or three private days in Istanbul, or a custom-made Turkey trip including Cappadocia, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, Pamukkale, or Gallipoli.

Private Istanbul stays Custom-made Turkey journeys
Before you inquire

Questions about Istanbul concierge services

How much does a private Istanbul airport transfer cost?

Private airport transfers start from US$125 per vehicle, not per person. The final quote depends on the route, date, number of travelers, luggage, and vehicle requirements. We confirm the price and agreed service before you book.

Can you arrange arrival and departure airport transfers?

Yes. We can arrange private transfers between Istanbul Airport (IST) and your hotel, and coordinate them with your guided tours or cruise arrangements. Send your flight number, travel date, destination, number of travelers, and luggage details. We share the confirmed pickup instructions before the service.

What type of vehicle do you use?

We usually arrange a Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter, depending on the size of your party and luggage requirements. Tell us about children, any child-seat request, extra luggage, or mobility needs so we can check a suitable arrangement before confirmation.

Can you arrange transfers to or from Galataport Istanbul?

Yes. We can arrange private transfers between Galataport Istanbul, your hotel, and the airport, as well as tours before or after your cruise. Share the ship name, embarkation or disembarkation date, and any flight or hotel details. The route, timing, and price are confirmed individually.

Does an airport transfer include a tour guide?

An airport transfer is a private vehicle service. Guided sightseeing is arranged separately and is included only when confirmed in your proposal. If you want a tour between your airport arrival and hotel or cruise check-in, we can discuss what fits your available time.

Which Istanbul hammam do you recommend?

We usually recommend Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Hammam. You can review its current treatments on the official hammam website, then let us know your preferred service and date. We are happy to arrange the reservation, subject to availability. You pay directly at the hammam.

Are cooking classes and other cultural experiences private?

The arrangement depends on the venue, activity, and availability. A cooking class or ebru workshop may be private or shared; a whirling dervish ceremony takes place with other audience members. We explain the format, inclusions, and price before confirming any experience.

Can children join a cooking class or ebru workshop?

We are happy to check options for families. Please send the children’s ages and any dietary needs when you inquire. We confirm the venue’s age requirements, service format, and suitability before making a reservation.

Can you arrange a private Bosphorus yacht cruise?

Yes. We can arrange a private Bosphorus yacht, including a two-hour option, around your Istanbul itinerary. Share your preferred date, number of guests, and any particular requests. Timing, inclusions, and price are agreed before booking, subject to yacht availability and weather conditions.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions for a cooking class?

Please tell us about allergies, vegetarian or vegan preferences, and other dietary restrictions before booking. We check the proposed class with the provider. Shared kitchens and equipment may be used, so an allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.

How are payments and cancellation terms confirmed?

Your proposal explains the services, inclusions, price, payment arrangements, and applicable cancellation terms before you confirm. Hammam treatments are paid directly at the hammam. Payment arrangements for other services are explained individually.

Can these arrangements be included in a longer private trip?

Yes. We can combine airport transfers and selected experiences with private Istanbul tours, a two- or three-day Istanbul stay, or a longer custom-made Turkey journey. Share your travel dates, existing bookings, interests, and preferred pace so we can coordinate the arrangements.

Your arrangements in Istanbul

What would you like us to arrange?

Send your dates, the number of travelers, and the services you are considering. Include your hotel, flight, or cruise details where relevant, and we will discuss the options and prepare a quote.

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Private Istanbul Walking Tours is a fully licensed, owner-operated boutique travel company, co-owned by a woman and founded by two licensed professional guides. We arrange private Istanbul tours and custom-made journeys across Turkey.