Best of Istanbul in 1 Day
Overview
This Special Full-Day tour takes you to the main tourist attractions that are a must for any visitor to Istanbul, especially for the first timers. This includes the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
What's Included
- Transportation is being used only for the Pick Up service. The rest of the tour is a fully walking tour
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Topkapi Palace
- Hagia Sophia
- Drop off to Hotels (Tour ends in Grand Bazaar)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Small Group with Pick-up” and “Private Tour”.
For the option “Small Group at Meeting Point”.
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 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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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours 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 travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia is excluded
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6804P35
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Transportation is being used only for the Pick Up service. The rest of the tour is a fully walking tour.
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
- Topkapi Palace.
- Hagia Sophia.
- Drop off to Hotels (Tour ends in Grand Bazaar).
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Istanbul in 1 Day is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 in 1 Day 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
- Transportation is being used only for the Pick Up service. The rest of the tour is a fully walking tour
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Topkapi Palace
- Hagia Sophia
- Drop off to Hotels (Tour ends in Grand Bazaar)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia is excluded
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
