Old City Secrets: Sultanahmet Exploration Tour
Overview
In this guided tour you will witness the history of the Istanbul. Your guide will show you the best photo spots of the area. Your guide will explain you the local famous street foods.
What's Included
- Traditional Turkish tea
- Turkish Delight
- Entrance of The Blue Mosque
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Meals
- Entrance of The Hagia Sophia
- Tips
- Gratitudes
- Blue mosque is not operating until 02:30 pm on Friday
Meeting and Pickup
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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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (pass by)
Grand Bazaar
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old City Secrets: Sultanahmet Exploration Tour?
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Activity code: C-5588439P1
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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.
- Traditional Turkish tea.
- Turkish Delight.
- Entrance of The Blue Mosque.
- English speaking licensed tour guide.
- Meals.
- Entrance of The Hagia Sophia.
- tips.
- gratitudes.
- Blue mosque is not operating until 02:30 pm on Friday.
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 Old City Secrets: Sultanahmet Exploration Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Old City Secrets: Sultanahmet Exploration 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
- Traditional Turkish tea
- Turkish Delight
- Entrance of The Blue Mosque
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Meals
- Entrance of The Hagia Sophia
- Tips
- Gratitudes
- Blue mosque is not operating until 02:30 pm on Friday
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
