Istanbul VIP Services

Our VIP services cater to clients who expect the extraordinary. From private jet charters and Bosphorus yacht rentals to exclusive restaurant reservations and personal shopping at Istanbul’s finest boutiques, we curate bespoke experiences for the most discerning visitors. Our VIP concierge team is available 24/7 via WhatsApp, handling everything from last-minute reservations at Michelin-starred restaurants to arranging private museum tours outside opening hours. We understand that VIP clients value privacy, discretion, and flawless execution, and our track record speaks for itself. Whether you are a business executive needing seamless logistics, a celebrity seeking a low-profile Istanbul getaway, or a family wanting a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we tailor every detail to your preferences.

Private Jet and Helicopter Charters

For clients who demand the ultimate in speed, privacy, and comfort, our private jet charter service provides seamless air travel to and from Istanbul. We partner with leading private aviation operators to offer a fleet ranging from light jets for short regional flights to ultra-long-range jets for intercontinental travel. Whether you are flying in from Dubai, London, or Geneva, we arrange the aircraft, the crew, the catering, and the ground transportation so that your journey is effortless from door to door.

Our most popular private jet routes to Istanbul include flights from Dubai (approximately 4.5 hours on a midsize jet), London (approximately 4 hours), and Geneva (approximately 3 hours). We also arrange domestic flights within Turkey, including helicopter transfers from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport directly to your hotel or yacht. A helicopter transfer from Istanbul Airport to a Bosphorus hotel takes just 12 minutes, compared to 50 minutes by car — a service that is invaluable for clients with tight schedules or who simply prefer to arrive in style.

For VIP clients arriving on commercial flights, we offer a fast-track airport service that includes meet-and-greet at the aircraft door or jet bridge, expedited passport control, luggage assistance, and luxury car transfer. This service is available at both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and reduces airport processing time from 45 minutes to under 10 minutes. The fast-track service can be combined with our VIP airport lounge access, where clients can freshen up, enjoy a meal, or hold a meeting while their ground transportation is arranged.

Private jet charter prices vary based on aircraft type, route, and timing. A light jet from Dubai to Istanbul starts at approximately $25,000 one-way, while a midsize jet from London starts at approximately $32,000. Helicopter transfers within Istanbul start at $1,500 per flight. Contact us with your travel requirements and we will provide a detailed quote within hours, along with aircraft specifications and photo galleries.

Luxury Yacht and Boat Rentals

The Bosphorus is Istanbul’s most spectacular feature, and there is no better way to experience it than from the deck of a private yacht. Our luxury yacht rental service offers a fleet of motor yachts, sailing yachts, and traditional Turkish gulets, ranging from 15-meter day cruisers to 40-meter superyachts. All yachts are crewed with experienced captains, deckhands, and onboard chefs who prepare gourmet meals to your specifications.

A private Bosphorus yacht charter typically lasts 2 to 6 hours, with routes customized to your preferences. The standard route departs from Besiktas or Eminonu and cruises north along the European shore, passing Dolmabahce Palace, the Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge before reaching the second bridge at Sariyer. Along the way, your captain narrates the history of the palaces, waterfront mansions, and fortresses you pass. For a longer experience, we can cruise to the Black Sea entrance of the Bosphorus and anchor at a secluded bay for swimming and lunch.

Our most popular yacht charter is the Bosphorus Sunset Cruise, a 3-hour experience timed to catch the golden hour and sunset over the city. The yacht departs at 5:30 PM (6:30 PM in summer), serves champagne and canapes on deck as the sun sets, and returns to port as the city lights illuminate both shores. This is one of the most romantic and memorable experiences available in Istanbul, and it is a favorite for marriage proposals, anniversary celebrations, and special birthdays. For an extended experience, we can arrange a full-day yacht charter with a swim stop, a waterfront lunch at a seafood restaurant accessible only by boat, and a sunset return.

Yacht charter prices depend on the vessel size, duration, and season. A 15-meter motor yacht starts at approximately 5,000 TL per hour, while a 30-meter luxury yacht starts at 15,000 TL per hour. All prices include crew, fuel, and basic catering. Premium catering, champagne, and water toys (jet skis, paddleboards) are available at additional cost. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance during the peak season (June to September), as the best yachts are chartered early.

Exclusive Restaurant Reservations

Istanbul’s dining scene has exploded in recent years, with several restaurants earning international acclaim and Michelin recognition. However, the best restaurants are often fully booked weeks in advance, especially on weekends and during the peak tourist season. Our VIP restaurant reservation service secures tables at Istanbul’s most sought-after restaurants, including those that are nominally “fully booked.” We have direct relationships with restaurant owners and managers, and we can arrange reservations that are not available through standard booking platforms.

Our reservation service covers the full spectrum of Istanbul dining, from traditional Turkish fine dining to modern fusion cuisine. For traditional Ottoman palace cuisine, we recommend Tuti at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski, where the chef recreates 19th-century recipes from the Sultan’s kitchens. For modern Turkish cuisine, Mikla on the roof of the Marmara Pera hotel offers innovative dishes with panoramic city views. For seafood, we recommend Balikci Sabahattin in Sultanahmet, a historic fish restaurant that has served presidents and celebrities for decades.

For a truly exclusive experience, we can arrange private dining rooms, chef’s table seating, or even after-hours dining where the restaurant is closed to other guests. A private dinner at a top Istanbul restaurant, with a customized tasting menu and wine pairing, is an unforgettable experience. We can also arrange for the chef to join your table to explain each course, or for a private cooking demonstration before dinner. For business dinners, we can arrange private rooms with audiovisual equipment and dedicated waitstaff.

Our restaurant reservation service is complimentary for VIP clients — there is no booking fee. We simply need your preferred restaurant, date, party size, and any dietary requirements. For restaurants with tasting menus or wine pairings, we can provide the menu in advance and arrange for any modifications. We also handle special occasions — anniversary dinners with champagne, birthday celebrations with cake, or proposal dinners with flowers and a photographer. Contact us via WhatsApp and we will confirm your reservation within minutes.

Personal Shopping and Styling

Istanbul is one of the world’s great shopping destinations, with everything from historic bazaars to designer boutiques. For VIP clients who want a curated shopping experience, we offer personal shopping and styling services. Our personal shoppers are fashion industry professionals who know Istanbul’s shopping landscape intimately, from the luxury boutiques of Nisantasi to the vintage shops of Cukurcuma and the artisan workshops of the Grand Bazaar.

A typical personal shopping day begins with a consultation at your hotel, where your stylist discusses your preferences, budget, and wardrobe needs. Based on this conversation, your stylist creates a customized shopping itinerary. In Nisantasi, Istanbul’s premier luxury district, you will visit international brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Prada alongside Turkish designers like Vakko and Beymen. Your stylist can arrange private appointments with store managers, access to pieces not yet on the sales floor, and VIP fitting rooms with refreshments.

For a more traditional shopping experience, we arrange guided shopping at the Grand Bazaar, where our personal shopper navigates the 4,000 shops and negotiates the best prices on jewelry, carpets, leather goods, and ceramics. We have trusted relationships with the best jewelers and carpet dealers in the bazaar, ensuring that you get authentic, high-quality goods at fair prices. For clients interested in Turkish carpets, we can arrange a private viewing at a carpet dealer’s showroom, where hundreds of handmade kilims and carpets are laid out for your inspection with tea and snacks.

Our personal shopping service can also include wardrobe styling for a special event, a photo shoot, or a business trip. Your stylist can source specific items, arrange alterations, and deliver everything to your hotel. For clients who want a complete wardrobe update, we offer a full-day shopping experience with a stylist, a driver, and a personal assistant to carry purchases. Prices start at 2,500 TL for a half-day personal shopping session and 4,500 TL for a full day.

Private Museum and Gallery Tours

Istanbul’s museums and galleries house some of the world’s most extraordinary collections, but visiting them during public hours often means dealing with crowds, noise, and limited time at each exhibit. Our private museum and gallery tour service offers exclusive access to Istanbul’s cultural treasures, with expert guides and, in some cases, access outside of public opening hours.

The most popular private tour is the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace after-hours experience. Arranged through our contacts at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, this tour allows you to explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace after they have closed to the public, with only your guide and a security escort present. Standing alone beneath the great dome of Hagia Sophia, with no crowds and no noise, is one of the most profound cultural experiences available anywhere in the world. The tour includes the upper gallery mosaics, the Harem, and the Imperial Treasury, with your guide providing detailed historical commentary at each stop.

For art enthusiasts, we arrange private tours of the Istanbul Modern art museum, the Pera Museum, and the Sakip Sabanci Museum, with curators or art historians as guides. We can also arrange visits to private galleries in the Beyoglu and Karakoy districts, where you can meet gallery owners and artists, view works before they go on public display, and even arrange purchases. For collectors, we provide art advisory services, connecting you with reputable dealers and auction houses in Istanbul.

For a more specialized experience, we can arrange a private tour of the Chora Church (Kariye Mosque), which houses some of the finest Byzantine mosaics and frescoes in the world. Your guide, an art historian specializing in Byzantine art, will walk you through the 14th-century mosaics depicting the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. We can also arrange private tours of the Basilica Cistern, the underground Byzantine water reservoir, where the atmospheric lighting and 336 columns create an otherworldly setting.

Private museum tour prices vary based on the venue, the guide, and whether after-hours access is required. A standard private tour with an expert guide starts at 1,500 TL for a 2-hour tour. After-hours access at Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace starts at 15,000 TL per venue, which includes the access fee, security escort, and guide. Contact us with your interests and we will create a customized cultural itinerary.

VIP Event and Party Planning

Whether you are planning a birthday celebration, an anniversary dinner, a corporate retreat, or a marriage proposal, our VIP event planning service creates unforgettable experiences in Istanbul’s most spectacular settings. We handle every detail — venue selection, catering, decor, entertainment, photography, and transportation — so that you can focus on enjoying the moment.

One of our most requested events is the Bosphorus marriage proposal. We arrange a private sunset yacht charter with champagne, roses, and a photographer hidden on deck. As the yacht cruises past the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge, the moment is captured in professional photographs and video. After the proposal, the yacht docks at a waterfront restaurant where a private table awaits with a celebratory dinner. This complete package starts at 25,000 TL and includes the yacht, catering, flowers, photography, and restaurant reservation.

For birthday and anniversary celebrations, we can arrange private dinners at Istanbul’s most beautiful venues — a rooftop terrace with Hagia Sophia views, a waterfront restaurant on the Bosphorus, or a historic Ottoman mansion. We handle the decor, the customized menu, the birthday cake, the entertainment (live music, DJ, or traditional Turkish performers), and the photography. For larger events, we can arrange full venue buyouts at luxury hotels, private estates, or even historic palaces.

Corporate VIP events are a specialty of ours. We arrange executive retreats, client entertainment dinners, and conference after-parties at Istanbul’s top venues. For a corporate dinner, we can arrange a private room at a Michelin-recommended restaurant with a customized menu, branded decor, and audiovisual equipment. For a larger corporate event, we can arrange a full venue buyout at a Bosphorus-side hotel or a nightclub in Beyoglu, with catering, bar service, and entertainment. Our corporate event team works closely with your company’s event planner to ensure that every detail aligns with your brand and objectives.

Event pricing is customized based on the scope, venue, guest count, and services required. A private dinner for two starts at 5,000 TL, while a full venue buyout for 100 guests starts at 50,000 TL. Contact us with your event concept and we will provide a detailed proposal with pricing within 24 hours.

Security and Privacy Arrangations

For VIP clients who require personal protection or enhanced privacy during their Istanbul visit, we partner with licensed security firms to provide professional close protection officers. Our security personnel are former military or law enforcement professionals with experience protecting heads of state, business executives, and celebrities. They are trained in discreet protection — they blend in with your group while maintaining a security perimeter, rather than drawing attention with visible firearms and tactical gear.

Our security services include close protection officers for individuals or groups, secure transportation in armored vehicles, advance venue security sweeps, and 24/7 security operations center monitoring. For high-profile clients, we can arrange a full security detail including a personal protection officer, a driver, and a security advance agent who arrives at venues before the client to assess the situation and coordinate with venue security.

Privacy arrangements are equally important for many VIP clients. We can arrange private check-in at hotels (bypassing the lobby entirely), private dining rooms with dedicated entrances, and itineraries that avoid crowded tourist areas. For celebrities or public figures, we can coordinate with venues to ensure that photography and social media posting by staff and other guests is prohibited. We can also arrange for a private driver and vehicle for the duration of your stay, so that you are never dependent on taxis or public transport where you might be recognized.

Security service pricing starts at 3,500 TL per day for a single close protection officer, with full security details priced on request based on the level of protection required. All our security personnel sign non-disclosure agreements and are bound by strict confidentiality protocols. Contact us in advance of your trip to discuss your security needs — we recommend beginning the security planning process at least 2 weeks before your arrival.

How to Book VIP Services

Booking our VIP services is simple and confidential. All communication is handled through WhatsApp, ensuring privacy and rapid response. Our VIP concierge team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and responds to all inquiries within minutes.

To book, send us a WhatsApp message describing what you need — whether it is a private jet, a yacht charter, a restaurant reservation, or a complete VIP itinerary. Our concierge will ask any clarifying questions, provide pricing options, and confirm the booking. For complex services like event planning or multi-day VIP itineraries, we will schedule a call (WhatsApp, phone, or video) to discuss your requirements in detail and prepare a customized proposal.

Payment for VIP services can be made by credit card, bank transfer, or cash. For large bookings (private jets, yacht charters, event buyouts), a deposit of 30-50% is typically required to secure the reservation, with the balance due before the service date. All transactions are handled discreetly, and we can arrange for invoices to be sent to a corporate account or a private address.

We understand that VIP clients often have unique and specific requirements that go beyond the services described on this page. If you need something that is not listed here — whether it is a private helicopter tour of the Princes’ Islands, a personal chef for your hotel suite, a medical concierge for a healthcare appointment, or anything else — just ask. Our philosophy is that if it can be done in Istanbul, we can arrange it. Contact us on WhatsApp today and let us create an extraordinary Istanbul experience for you.