Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour
Overview
Discover Istanbul’s vibrant culture and rich history with a customizable private guided tour. Whether you have one, two, or three days, your expert guide will tailor the experience to your interests and preferences.
1-Day Tour:
Visit top attractions including the German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar.
2-Day Tour:
Enjoy all Day 1 highlights plus a Bosphorus Cruise by public ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, Taksim Square, Cicek Passage, an exterior view of Galata Tower, and the Spice Market.
3-Day Tour:
Delve deeper with Pierre Loti Panoramic Hill, the colorful Fener and Balat districts, Suleymaniye Mosque, and St. Stephen Church (Iron Church).
Enjoy the flexibility to adjust your itinerary, the personal touch of a private guide, and the convenience of complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off—making the most of your short time in Istanbul.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- 1 , 2 or 3 days (depending on option selected)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Lunch
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
Meeting and Pickup
****If the private Vehicle service is not booked, your guide will meet you ONLY on foot at centrally located hotels or Galataport. If your hotel is not centrally located or not easily accessible by public transportation, the meeting point will be the German Fountain (Sultanahmet Square). ****If private Vehicle service is booked, pickup is available from all centrally located hotels. Please note that an additional surcharge may apply for hotels located outside the city center or on the Asian side. ****Tours without Vehicle service can be comfortably operated using public transportation such as tram, funicular, and ferries. ****Tours starting from the airports must be booked with private van service. As airports are outside the standard pickup zone, an additional fee will apply.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Private istanbul Guided Tour Day:Blue Mosq,Hagia Sophia,Topkapi Palace,Basilica Cistern,Grand Bazar
7 Stops
Private istanbul Guided Tour : Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, and Taksim
7 Stops
Private istanbul Guided Tour : Suleymaniye Mosque ,Fener Rum ,Pier Loti Hill
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- N-A
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- For last minute bookings, tour starting time can be flexible.
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulations
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Private Tour.
- 1 , 2 or 3 days (depending on option selected).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (suggested).
- Museum/Attraction Tickets.
- Lunch.
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- N-A
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Tour
- 1 , 2 or 3 days (depending on option selected)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Lunch
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- N-A
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- For last minute bookings, tour starting time can be flexible.
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulations
