Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
Visit the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul's most important landmarks, and see one of the most magnificent examples of Ottoman architecture up close.
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12-Hour Chauffeured VIP Istanbul Tour
Discover Istanbul's centuries of history and the city's most iconic sights in comfort, with 12 hours of private vehicle and chauffeur service.
Viontur's private Istanbul tour is designed so that you can visit the city's highlights, such as Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar, at your own pace.
Throughout the tour you are accompanied by a comfortable Mercedes Vito and a professional chauffeur. Unlike fixed group tours, you can plan your programme more flexibly and decide how long to spend at each stop according to your own priorities.
If you wish, you can complete your tour with a licensed professional guide who will help you explore Istanbul's historic and cultural heritage in greater depth.
Itinerary
Your private vehicle and professional chauffeur are at your service for the whole tour. The general itinerary is below, but it can be personalised to your preferences.
Hagia Sophia
Bearing the traces of both the Byzantine and Ottoman eras, Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul's most important historic monuments.
Entry is free. Admission to the gallery floor is 25 Euro per person.
Basilica Cistern
Visit the Basilica Cistern, one of the most impressive historic structures beneath the streets of Istanbul.
Admission: 30 Euro
Topkapı Palace
Visit Topkapı Palace, the seat of the Ottoman Empire for centuries, and explore its courtyards, collections and historic atmosphere.
Admission: 40 Euro
Grand Bazaar
At the Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's oldest and most famous shopping destinations, you will find everything from traditional crafts and jewellery to leather goods and souvenirs.
Bosphorus Cruise
The Bosphorus cruise lets you discover Istanbul's European and Asian shores from the water. Along the way you take in Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the waterfront mansions that line the strait. For anyone who wants to experience Istanbul's historic fabric and skyline from the sea, it is one of the city's most enjoyable activities.
Subject to weather conditions.
Lunch and coffee or tea breaks can be included in the itinerary. A restaurant in the area can be chosen according to your preference. Food and drink are not included in the tour price.
Once the itinerary is complete, your private vehicle returns you to your hotel.
A professional guide can be added to your tour on request. Please contact the Viontur team for guide requests.
What's included
- Private vehicle for 12 hours
- Mercedes Vito VIP vehicle
- Professional chauffeur
- Hotel pickup and return to the hotel at the end of the tour
- Hotel transfer
Not included
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Admission tickets to museums, palaces and archaeological sites
- Lunch and other food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Additional vehicle and chauffeur time beyond 12 hours
Important information
The tour covers a total of 12 hours of private vehicle and professional chauffeur service.
Admission fees for museums and historic sites are not included in the tour price and are paid separately by guests.
If the tour exceeds 12 hours, an additional service fee applies for the extra time used.
The itinerary may change due to opening hours, public holidays, religious days, restoration work or local regulations at the sites visited.