Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Overview
First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments.
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. (Closed on Monday)
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. (Closed on Friday)
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities. (Closed on Sunday)
Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)
What's Included
- Insurance
- Professional Tour Guide
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off-Guide meet at Sultanahmet Hotels or Hagis Sophia
- Meal & Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
- Transportation
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Meeting Location
Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 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.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Irene Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Feshane Rugs
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Topkapi palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide?
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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).
- Insurance.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off-Guide meet at Sultanahmet Hotels or Hagis Sophia.
- Meal & Beverages.
- Personal Expenses.
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €.
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY.
- Transportation.
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide 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 Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide 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
- Insurance
- Professional Tour Guide
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off-Guide meet at Sultanahmet Hotels or Hagis Sophia
- Meal & Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
- Transportation
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Topkapi palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
