We joined the Private Istanbul Tour service. It was a wonderful experience, exploring Istanbul's history and ancient structures. Our guide, Nazan, was very professional and helpful.
Tour Detail
You will discover the magnificent history of Istanbul with our professional guides and have an unforgettable experience. Whether you're interested in art,food,or history,customized Istanbul shore excursions allow you to delve deeper into your interests.Expert guides can tailor your journey to include off-the-beaten-path attractions and hidden gems of the city. Discover Istanbul at your own pace, with personalized tours that cater to your curiosity.
Tour Program
01 Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.stanbul shore excursions to Topkapi Palace offer visitors the chance to explore one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. This historical site was once the residence of the Ottoman sultans and is now a museum showcasing a vast collection of artifacts and treasures. A guided tour of Topkapi Palace allows guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Istanbul while admiring stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. It's a must-see destination for anyone visiting Istanbul and a highlight of any shore excursion in the city.
02 Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica (Greek: Βασιλική Κινστέρνα, Turkish: Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Yerebatan Saray, "Subterranean Cistern" or "Subterranean Palace"), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.
03 Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
04 Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.. It has been chanched its regulation for non belivers visiters! with your ticket you will get headset provided by Mosque. when visiting Istanbul, one must make sure to include a shore excursion to the iconic Hagia Sophia. The historical significance and breathtaking architecture of this landmark make it a must-see for any visitor to the city. With Istanbul shore excursions, visitors can explore this ancient and stunning building while also experiencing the beauty of the city's shoreline. It is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed.
What's Included
- Professional Licensed Guide
- We will skip the line to buy the tickets for Topkapi palace and Basilica Cistern
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Traditional Ceramic -Jewellery - Carpet - Leather)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hoıtel pick-up and drop-off
Not Included
- Museum Entrance
- Lunch
Important information
Important Notes;
- All our tours are personalized.
- Our tours are carried out with a private vehicle and a licensed guide just like in the pictures.
Customer Reviews
We participated in a private Istanbul tour. Although our itinerary included Istanbul's historical sites, they provided us with a complimentary vehicle for pick-up and drop-off at our hotel. It was a wonderful tour experience. Our guide, Ahmet, was very attentive and professional, and he was very helpful. Everything was wonderful.
We purchased a private Istanbul tour from Rituals Travel for our Istanbul vacation. Our professional Spanish-speaking guide, Emre, was incredibly helpful. Our vehicle was fantastic. We discovered Istanbul's magnificent history with Rituals Travel. Thank you so much for everything; it was an unforgettable experience.
We purchased a private Istanbul tour from Rituals Travel. The private vehicle was very clean, the driver was excellent, and the Spanish-speaking licensed guide was very professional. It was a wonderful experience.
The service from Rituals Travel was excellent! Travel with my family and my children aged three and nine! I wanted a personalized and quality experience and with them I found it! We wanted a Spanish speaking guide and they had it!!! Guide Ahmed knew the history of Istanbul perfectly and adjusted the agenda to our convenience! They always answered all my questions and even included things I requested! The cost is super affordable! The balloon ride was phenomenal!! They are super punctual and the friendliness is amazing!!! I recommend them 100%!!!
It was a spectacular trip, they managed to make our trip a unique experience. The guides are people with a lot of charisma and answer to all your questions, they took care of every detail and made it as personalized as possible.
The Agency has been wonderful, from the planning we were guided at every moment, helped us to choose the best hotels according to our requests. Upon arrival at the airport we were waiting in a luxury van to take us to the hotel. The following days were very interesting, our guide in Spanish in both Istanbul and Cappadocia made our stay wonderful. The safari jeep tour and balloon tour were also amazing. The whole reservation was made online and we only gave an advance and until we reached the middle of the tour we made the rest of the payment. This agency is very reliable, punctual and always attentive.
Our trips went smoothly with on-time journey mgt & professional guide (Zafer) explaning the history & wonders of each places. Tours activities organized for us were splendid. Our highlights was the hot air balloon which was mesmerizing. We were taken to visit historic mosque, Gerome Open Air Museum, Urgup. Aspendos Ruins etc. Infact we covered various exotic places from Istanbul, Cappadacio, Antalya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi. Highly recommend to use Ritual Tour due to their professionalism and ability to cater to once need. Will not hesitate to seek their service in future. Thanks for our fun trips and keeping up with our demand. Keep it UP!