Istanbul Old City Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern
Overview
Discover Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage on a full-day private tour of the historic Old City, with entrance tickets, lunch and private hotel transfers included.
Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar with your own licensed local guide. Learn how Constantinople became the capital of empires while exploring palaces, mosques, underground structures and historic market streets.
Private pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and confirmed addresses throughout Istanbul. Your private vehicle will provide the transfers to and from the Old City, while the historical district is explored mainly on foot because most attractions are located close together and several streets are closed to regular traffic.
Standard admission to Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia visitor area and Basilica Cistern is included. Topkapi Palace Harem admission is not included.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- All Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Private transportation is included for pickup from your Istanbul accommodation and return after the tour.
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sultanahmet District
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 (7)
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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).
- Lunch.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- All Personal Expenses.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Old City Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Old City Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern 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
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- All Personal Expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
