Istanbul
Private and Small Group Guided Tours
Long known as the city where East meets West, Istanbul’s cosmopolitan past as the meeting point of nationalities, traditions, and regions has ushered in a wonderfully rich present.
Modern Istanbul first opened to the West in the 19th century as the fading Ottoman Empire began a program of rapprochement with European powers. The interplay of those influences today remains visible in a wonderfully diverse mix of neoclassical architecture, Art Nouveau Parisian-style covered passages, Turkish souks, and a vibrant street life of cafes, shops, and fine restaurants. Immerse yourself in dynamic Istanbul with Context's private and small group guided tours.
Want more than a tour in Istanbul? Talk to our expert planners about custom and multi-day options at +1 (800) 691-8328.
Want more than a tour in Istanbul? Talk to our expert planners about custom and multi-day options at +1 (800) 691-8328.
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia Tour: Crash Course
Hagia Sophia Museum
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Savoring Istanbul Food Tour
Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Ferry, and Kadikoy Market
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
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Istanbul custom tours and trip planning
starting at $550.
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Ottoman Architecture: Istanbul's Magnificent Mosques
Sehzade Camii and Suleymaniye Camii
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Topkapi Palace Tour
Topkapi Palace
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
4 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Custom Tour of Istanbul
Your choice of sites
$550 and up
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Golden Horn Tour: Byzantium and Ottoman Empire
Chora (Kariye Camii), Kalenderhane Camii, Sehzadebasi Neighborhood, and Fatih district
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Grand Bazaar Tour: Crossroads of Commerce
Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Immersion: the Asian Side
Bosphorus Ferry, Bosphorus Strait, Asian side, Kuzguncuk Neighborhood, and Uskudar Neighborhood
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Introduction to Istanbul Tour: Istiklal Street
Taksim Square and Beyoglu Neighborhood
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
History and Continuity in Istanbul
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Fener Neighborhood, and Balat Neighborhood
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
3 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Topkapi Palace Tour for Kids
Topkapi Palace and Portrait Gallery
$330
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
2 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Briefing: Coffee & a Stroll with a Local Expert
Your Neighborhood
$305
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
2.5 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Ottoman Indiana Jones: Archaeological Museum for Families
Archaeological Museum Istanbul
$305
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
2 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Authentic Tastes: A Curated Lunch
Ciya Restaurant
$160
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
2 hrs • Istanbul, Turkey
Bosphorus Cruise
Topkapi Palace and Bosphorus Strait
$1,150
Private Tour
N/A
Small Group Tour
What Context Istanbul Travelers Say
746 Reviews
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Claire’s art history expertise and her lifetime of interaction and participation in Turkish culture, history and her US upbringing make her a phenomenal resource for any western English speaking visitors.
W allen
Oct. 13, 2019
Ebru was so informative and we thoroughly enjoyed both tours from her in Istanbul.
Kathleen
Oct. 13, 2019
Ebru was a fantastic guide, her tour included a right amount of historical context for us to appreciate the Hagia Sophia for its significance in history, culture, religion, and art/architecture. She also provided us with insight on modern day Istanbul political and religious perspectives.
Kwok
Oct. 8, 2019