Half Day Walking Tour of Old Istanbul
Overview
Walking tour of Old Istanbul” will help travelers to discover ‘hard – to find’ secret spots and pay visits to the highlights of the old city of Istanbul with an experienced tour guide. Combine off the beaten tracks of old city with the highlights of Istanbul during less crowded times and experience a real city adventure.
- Hear the stories of the Greeks, Romans and the Ottomans in and around Sultanahmet
- Visit to Hagia Sophia once a church, mosque, museum and mosque again
- Walk through the streets of the Grand Bazaar, which is the largest covered souk in the world
- Explore Süleymaniye mosque and learn about Islam from a local eye
- Visit the beautiful Rüstempaşa mosque being famous for its size and the Iznik tiles
- Taste the spices and lokum (Turkish delight) in a must visit Space Market
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance tickets
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Rüstem Paşa
34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Your tour will come to an end in front of Spice Market in Eminönü.
What To Expect
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Sultanahmet Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sahaflar Carsisi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Suleymaniye Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rustem Pasha Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Entrance tickets.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. 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 Half Day Walking Tour of Old Istanbul 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 Half Day Walking Tour of Old Istanbul 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance tickets
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
