Highligts of Historic Peninsula
Overview
Embark on a journey through Istanbul's Sultanahmet district on this private tour available in 8 languages. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace (first courtyard) and the Grand Bazaar.
You will have a chance to tailor-made your day with our flexible tour itinerary.
You can set your own starting time between 8:30 am and 2 pm.
You can either choose to visit all the attractions or some, according to your preference. Nevertheless, your guide will share all the information outside even though you do the sightseeing.
Here are the optional entrance prices;
Hagia Sophia 25 Euros per pax
Basilica Cistern 1500 TL per pax
We provide skip the line option for Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line assistance at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
- Customizable private tour itinerary
- Flexible start time
- Professional tour guide
- Private transportation
- Basilica Cistern
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The location of Grandbazaar is very close to 'Vezneciler Metro Station' and 'Beyazit Tram Station'
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace Museum
50 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Highligts of Historic Peninsula?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-476775P1
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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).
- Skip-the-line assistance at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
- Customizable private tour itinerary.
- Flexible start time.
- Professional tour guide.
- Private transportation.
- Basilica Cistern.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque.
- Lunch and personal expenses.
- Gratuities (optional).
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..
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 Highligts of Historic Peninsula 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 Highligts of Historic Peninsula 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
- Skip-the-line assistance at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
- Customizable private tour itinerary
- Flexible start time
- Professional tour guide
- Private transportation
- Basilica Cistern
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
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
