Customize Your Own Istanbul (European Side) Tour – Full Day

The European side of Istanbul is filled with historic structures, religious buildings such as mosques and churches, and bustling marketplaces. This culturally rich area is a must-visit for every traveler and has a ton of places you can visit.

Thinking of visiting all the landmark attractions in Istanbul’s European side? There’s no better way to do it than a customizable, private full-day tour! This means that you have control over your itinerary and how long you stay in a place for a whole day. 

You’ll also have a friendly and knowledgeable guide by your side. There is a wide range of guides who can speak different languages to make you more comfortable during your trip. Choose from guides who can speak English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Since the European wing is rather large, you have the option to choose whether you want to focus on the Sultanahmet area or the Golden Horn area. Sultanahmet is populated with classic Turkish tourist sites such as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and Blue Mosque. The Golden Horn area is known for sites such as Fener, Balat, Greek Patriarchate, Holy Mary Church, Ahrida Synagogue, and Pierre Loti.

At checkout, simply indicate the three to four attractions you want to see, with a few additional sites so that your guide has several options to craft the best schedule for you based on geography and diversity. While crafting your itinerary, kindly take note of the distance between locations. Can’t make up your mind on where to go? You can ask for help from your expert guide who can help you craft your itinerary.