8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide
Overview
Experience Istanbul with a Private Guide tailored to your interests. Enjoy a personalized itinerary tour that caters to your preferences.
(Tour programme below is sample programme)
Design your ideal Istanbul experience with a customized private tour. Visit must-see landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern explore the city's diverse cultural heritage, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market for the shopping.
Our English Speaking Private Guide ensures a seamless and enriching experience, navigating the city with ease and uncovering hidden gems.
Get more out of your travels with a private guide. Design your own itinerary in European or Asian sides of Istanbul, it will be flexible, and you see what you want to see. And wherever you go, your guide will provide you with complete insight into the history and significance of the sites you visit.
Optinal Car Hire with Driver Service available.
What's Included
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop off (If Transportation option selected)
- Full Day 8 Hours Private English Speaking Licensed Guiding
- Transportation (if option selected)
- Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side
- Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport)
- Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
- Lunch
- All entrance Fees
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Private Guide + A/C Vehicle”.
Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport) Guide meets you at the point which you want in City Center Optional Car Hire Service with Driver (if option selected)
For the option “Private Guide Service”.
Sultanahmet
Alemdar, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No Skip the line service for active Mosques
- Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
- On Fridays, The Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayers
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Beylerbeyi Palace & Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- Ladies should have a scarf with them to visit Hagia Sophia. (or can buy one from the Mosque)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide?
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop off (If Transportation option selected).
- Full Day 8 Hours Private English Speaking Licensed Guiding.
- Transportation (if option selected).
- Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side.
- Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport).
- Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets.
- Lunch.
- All entrance Fees.
- Gratuities (optional).
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..
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 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No Skip the line service for active Mosques
- Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
- On Fridays, The Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayers
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Beylerbeyi Palace & Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- Ladies should have a scarf with them to visit Hagia Sophia. (or can buy one from the Mosque)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 8 hours Private Istanbul Tour with English Speaking Guide 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
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop off (If Transportation option selected)
- Full Day 8 Hours Private English Speaking Licensed Guiding
- Transportation (if option selected)
- Guide meets you at the central located hotels in European Side
- Guide meets you at the Cruise Port (Galataport)
- Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
- Lunch
- All entrance Fees
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No Skip the line service for active Mosques
- Tour guides have skip-the-line priority to buy Entrance Tickets
- On Fridays, The Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayers
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Beylerbeyi Palace & Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- Ladies should have a scarf with them to visit Hagia Sophia. (or can buy one from the Mosque)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
