Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome with a licensed English guide, then two personalised hours with your guide.
Your day begins at your hotel. Staying in Sultanahmet? We'll pick you up by foot. Outside the area? A private transfer brings you to the Old City.
Step inside one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world. Your guide shares 1,400 years of stories beneath the great dome.
Admire 20,000 hand-painted Iznik tiles and six soaring minarets inside Istanbul's most recognisable landmark.
Walk the square where chariot races and imperial ceremonies once electrified Constantinople. Obelisks, columns, and centuries of drama.
Descend into a cool, candlelit underworld held up by 336 marble columns and two famous Medusa heads. Always a guest favourite.
Just you and your guide, rooftops for photos, a rug shop with mint tea, baklava, the perfect Turkish coffee, entirely yours to design.
Driver returns you to your hotel or stay in the Old City to keep shopping and find dinner nearby.
Most tours rush you through landmarks. With us, you also get dedicated time to explore whatever interests you most, with a Brit & Berat team member by your side.
Staying in Sultanahmet? We'll pick you up by foot at your hotel. Outside the area? Private transfer included.
"We booked a private customized tour with a guide and had a marvelous day with Brit & Berat tours. From the pick up to the drop off everything is handled with care with total focus to the clients requests. First class from beginning to end. Our guide Mr. Koray was the best, very knowledgeable and easy going with a lovely sense of humor."
"We had a private Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, shopping tour with the wonderful Guide Yakup (Jacob). He was sooo good, let us take our time, had no pressure, took us to the best places and taught us so much! This is more than just a shopping trip, you get history, experiences, and no stress!"
"Excellent communications from start to finish. Immaculately clean vehicles and responsible drivers made our journey pleasant. I highly recommend Brit and Berat for your transportation needs. I would not hesitate to use them if I ever get back to Istanbul!"
"We used their transport service from the airport to our hotel which was helpful. We met Berat while we were on a walking tour, and he assisted us in getting around and into the three main sites. He was friendly and invited us back to his store."
"We unfortunately had yucky weather most of the time we were here, but Berat and the other guide, Attila, made sure we did not miss a thing. We would have never seen so much without their guidance, patience and willingness to take us anywhere and everywhere. Berat took us rug shopping and to 2 of his favorite lunch spots, both delicious."
"Excellent airport transfer service in Istanbul. The driver was on time, professional, and very friendly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The vehicle was spotless and comfortable, and the service overall felt dependable and well-organized."
"I can not express enough how highly I recommend the services offered by Brit & Berat. Especially for those 1st & 2nd time visitors to Turkey. If you've ever questioned whether or not you should visit Turkey for unfamiliarity reasons, put all that to rest and just contact Brit & Berat."
"We booked a private customized tour with a guide and had a marvelous day with Brit & Berat tours. From the pick up to the drop off everything is handled with care with total focus to the clients requests. First class from beginning to end. Our guide Mr. Koray was the best, very knowledgeable and easy going with a lovely sense of humor."
"We had a private Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, shopping tour with the wonderful Guide Yakup (Jacob). He was sooo good, let us take our time, had no pressure, took us to the best places and taught us so much! This is more than just a shopping trip, you get history, experiences, and no stress!"
"Excellent communications from start to finish. Immaculately clean vehicles and responsible drivers made our journey pleasant. I highly recommend Brit and Berat for your transportation needs. I would not hesitate to use them if I ever get back to Istanbul!"
"We used their transport service from the airport to our hotel which was helpful. We met Berat while we were on a walking tour, and he assisted us in getting around and into the three main sites. He was friendly and invited us back to his store."
"We unfortunately had yucky weather most of the time we were here, but Berat and the other guide, Attila, made sure we did not miss a thing. We would have never seen so much without their guidance, patience and willingness to take us anywhere and everywhere. Berat took us rug shopping and to 2 of his favorite lunch spots, both delicious."
"Excellent airport transfer service in Istanbul. The driver was on time, professional, and very friendly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The vehicle was spotless and comfortable, and the service overall felt dependable and well-organized."
"I can not express enough how highly I recommend the services offered by Brit & Berat. Especially for those 1st & 2nd time visitors to Turkey. If you've ever questioned whether or not you should visit Turkey for unfamiliarity reasons, put all that to rest and just contact Brit & Berat."
The full Old City experience typically lasts around 4 to 7 hours, depending on your pace and how much time you'd like to spend at each stop. We keep the schedule flexible so you can enjoy the landmarks without feeling rushed.
The Old City is best explored on foot, but we keep a comfortable, relaxed pace and take breaks as needed. If you prefer to move more slowly or need extra stops along the way, that's absolutely fine.
Yes. Many of our guests are 50+ travelers, and the experience is designed to be relaxed, flexible and comfortable. Your guide adjusts the pace to match your group and makes sure there are opportunities to sit and rest along the way.
Yes, families are very welcome. The experience is private for your group, so the pace and activities can easily be adjusted for children or multi-generation families.
Comfortable walking shoes, the Old City streets are historic and often made of stone. When visiting mosques like the Blue Mosque, modest clothing is required (shoulders and knees covered). Women may need a headscarf at certain religious sites; these are typically available at the entrance.
Entrance tickets are not included. Approximate per-person prices: Hagia Sophia €25, Basilica Cistern €40, Blue Mosque €0, Hippodrome €0. Your guide secures skip-the-line tickets so you never wait at any site that charges for entry.
Brit is American and remembers exactly what it feels like to plan a first trip to Istanbul. Berat was born and raised here and knows the city inside and out. Together, we help travelers explore Istanbul safely, comfortably, and with a local they can trust.
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