Discover the heart of Istanbul's Historic Peninsula on this 5-hour private tour with driver. Perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the city's greatest landmarks in a single day — without the crowds and rigid schedules of group tours.

What you'll experience:

- Sultanahmet Square — The ancient heart of Istanbul where empires rose and fell. Your guide sets the scene with stories of Byzantine and Ottoman rulers.

- Hagia Sophia — Step inside this 1,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the world's largest cathedral, then a mosque, now a living monument where golden mosaics meet Islamic calligraphy.

- Blue Mosque — Marvel at over 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles that give this mosque its famous blue glow. Your guide explains the unique six-minaret design that caused controversy when it was built.

- Hippodrome — Stand where 100,000 spectators watched chariot races. See the Egyptian Obelisk (3,500 years old), the Serpentine Column from ancient Delphi, and the German Fountain gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II.

- Grand Bazaar — End your tour in one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets — 4,000+ shops across 61 streets. Your guide helps you navigate the best sections for ceramics, textiles, spices, and Turkish lamps.

Your private driver picks you up from your hotel and drops you off at the end. No waiting, no rushing, no shared buses — just you and Istanbul.