Private English guides offer two options for tours in Istanbul: by car (minibus) or on foot. The transportation is not included in the tour price and needs to be paid separately, approximately 400 TRY for 3-4 hours.
Sightseeing tour of Istanbul
For 2-3 people, the price starts from 270 TRY (please note that all prices are excluding transportation). The tour lasts 4-5 hours and the guide will show you the Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and the Egyptian Bazaar. The second option is a visit to the Topkapi Palace complex. Both options are interesting and offer unique experiences.
Сurrently, the most popular Russian tour in Istanbul is the journey "In the Footsteps of the Magnificent Century." Thanks to the TV series of the same name produced by "TIMS," a large number of tourists are interested in the history of Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem. The itinerary includes visits to the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Roxelana Baths, Ibrahim Pasha Palace, and other places familiar to TV viewers.
If you're interested in a bus tour of Istanbul, head to the square between Hagia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. The branded "Bus Turistik" buses will take you to the most interesting and beautiful places in the city. The cost of such a tour in Istanbul is 55 TRY per person. Along the way, you can hop on and off the next bus without purchasing a new ticket.
Yacht excursions
One of the most romantic tours is a two-hour yacht tour on the Bosphorus accompanied by a private guide. The price for this journey starts from 680 TRY.
