Istanbul Combo Tour: Private Old City & Bosphorus Cruise
Overview
Explore Istanbul’s Old City before cruising the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. Visit Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, then sail past Ottoman palaces.
You'll see the Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market, and take a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait where Europe meets Asia, either by public ferry or your own private yacht.
Our family-friendly tour service will make it more charming for families with young kids.
Skip the line service is available for Hagia Sophia.
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
What's Included
- Traditional Turkish Arts & Crafts Demonstration (Depending on interest)
- Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide
- Private Tour with a Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Flexible Pick-up Point: Guide will meet you at central Istanbul hotels, Airbnb, or Galataport
- Museum & Ferry Tickets (Available upon request)
- Transportation with Private Van (Available upon request)
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities (Suggested)
Meeting and Pickup
*If van service is not booked your guide will pick you up ONLY at centrally located hotels or Galataport ON FOOT. The meeting point will be the German Fountain if the hotel is not centrally located and not accessible by public transportation.**If private van service is booked, we pick up from all central hotels, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is outside the city center or on the Asian Side.***Tours that are booked without van service could easily be operated by tram, funicular and ferries.****Tours starting from the airports should be booked with van service and additional payment is required as the airports are outside the pick-up zone.
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
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
2 hours 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are closed until 2pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Guests located in Sultanahmet will be near the museums so if you book van service, it will not be used effectively
- Informative, kid-friendly and professional guide
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Combo Tour: Private Old City & Bosphorus Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-11522P3
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 22 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
See the incredible Jewish history of Turkey on this intriguing 10 days tour from Istanbul taking in the most popular attractions including Cappadocia, Ephesus and...
$1,646
Having a private tour guide in Istanbul will help you to save time and money. You don’t need to wait to get the tickets, you...
$300
Turkey is a big country, jam-packed with many diverse regions, which makes it a compelling place. This tour will make sure you don’t waste any...
$653
Discover Istanbul’s top highlights on a guided walking tour! Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar with an expert guide. A...
$170
See the incredible Jewish history of Turkey on this intriguing 10 days tour from Istanbul taking in the most popular attractions including Cappadocia, Ephesus and...
$1,646
Having a private tour guide in Istanbul will help you to save time and money. You don’t need to wait to get the tickets, you...
$300
Turkey is a big country, jam-packed with many diverse regions, which makes it a compelling place. This tour will make sure you don’t waste any...
$653
Discover Istanbul’s top highlights on a guided walking tour! Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar with an expert guide. A...
$170
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul
Discover the beauty of Istanbul on a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise Tour and enjoy spectacular views from the water as you sail between Europe and Asia....
$7
Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 100 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 1,2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the...
$143
Discover the history and culture of the famous Whirling Dervishes during this 1-hour at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha. Wander the Whirling Dervishes’ museum and learn about their...
$26
With the magical view of the Bosphorus, the historical silhouette of Istanbul, the sea and the unique beauty of the night, we are at your...
$32
Discover the beauty of Istanbul on a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise Tour and enjoy spectacular views from the water as you sail between Europe and Asia....
$7
Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 100 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 1,2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the...
$143
Discover the history and culture of the famous Whirling Dervishes during this 1-hour at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha. Wander the Whirling Dervishes’ museum and learn about their...
$26
With the magical view of the Bosphorus, the historical silhouette of Istanbul, the sea and the unique beauty of the night, we are at your...
$32
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- 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).
- Traditional Turkish Arts & Crafts Demonstration (Depending on interest).
- Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide.
- Private Tour with a Licensed Professional Tour Guide.
- Flexible Pick-up Point: Guide will meet you at central Istanbul hotels, Airbnb, or Galataport.
- Museum & Ferry Tickets (Available upon request).
- Transportation with Private Van (Available upon request).
- Lunch and Drinks.
- Gratuities (Suggested).
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.
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 Istanbul Combo Tour: Private Old City & Bosphorus Cruise 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 Combo Tour: Private Old City & Bosphorus Cruise 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 Arts & Crafts Demonstration (Depending on interest)
- Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide
- Private Tour with a Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Flexible Pick-up Point: Guide will meet you at central Istanbul hotels, Airbnb, or Galataport
- Museum & Ferry Tickets (Available upon request)
- Transportation with Private Van (Available upon request)
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities (Suggested)
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are closed until 2pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Guests located in Sultanahmet will be near the museums so if you book van service, it will not be used effectively
- Informative, kid-friendly and professional guide
