Skip The Line Istanbul City Tour with Lunch
Overview
Experience an exceptional full-day tour of Istanbul's UNESCO-listed Sultanahmet district, designed for discerning travelers seeking an in-depth exploration of the city's most iconic landmarks. This comprehensive small-group guided tour includes skip-the-line tickets for seamless entry to premier attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy expert commentary in English from a professional guide, a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and comfortable transportation throughout the day. Convenient pick-up and drop-off services are available from Istanbul Port for cruise guests, with a guarantee of timely return to your ship. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Istanbul with this expertly curated experience.
What's Included
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Pick up from selected hotels / Istanbul Port
- All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Drinks at lunches
- Personal Expenses
- Entry tickets to Topkapı Palace
- Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Private Tour” and “Mini Group Tour With Pick Up”.
Transfer provided from meeting points.Please contact to the local provıder to reconfırm your pıck up tıme sınce pıck up tımes may change accordıng to the pıck locatıon and operatıonal reasons.
For the option “Meet at Starting 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
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome (pass by)
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry fee can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date.
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Free entry for childrens below 8yr. Please take passport for chıldren ıf any
- Please be advised that for our regular small group tours, a single departure time is available for guests already residing in Istanbul (8:30–9:00). Later departure options have been made available exclusively for cruise passengers arriving by ship.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-39776P25
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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 in a local restaurant.
- Pick up from selected hotels / Istanbul Port.
- All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Drinks at lunches.
- Personal Expenses.
- Entry tickets to Topkapı Palace.
- Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia.
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.
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 Skip The Line Istanbul City Tour with Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Skip The Line Istanbul City Tour with Lunch 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 in a local restaurant
- Pick up from selected hotels / Istanbul Port
- All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Drinks at lunches
- Personal Expenses
- Entry tickets to Topkapı Palace
- Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The tour guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry fee can be paid to the tour guide in cash Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date.
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Free entry for childrens below 8yr. Please take passport for chıldren ıf any
- Please be advised that for our regular small group tours, a single departure time is available for guests already residing in Istanbul (8:30–9:00). Later departure options have been made available exclusively for cruise passengers arriving by ship.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
