Istanbul Old City Private Walking Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
Overview
Discover the Historic Areas of Istanbul on a private tour of the Sultanahmet Old City with skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise. See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and more. Extended option: see more highlights such as the Grand Bazaar.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3,5-hour: Istanbul Old City Tour with Cruise
Go on 2H walking tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide).
4,5-hour: Istanbul Old City & Grand Bazaar Tour with Cruise
Go on a 3-hour walking tour of Istanbul’s Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See the Grand Bazaar, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide)
What's Included
- Free tea or water during the boat cruise
- Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only)
- - (sightseeing route depends on the option selected)
- Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with Tickets for a Bosphorus Boat Cruise -
- Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Audio Guide
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option)
Meeting Location
Divanyolu Caddesi
Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 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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World Heritage Center Hotel
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sultanahmet Square
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the route of your walking tour will depend on the option selected.
- Your Private Guide will only accompany you during the 2- or 3-hour walking tour. They will escort you to the dock and provide all the necessary information about the cruise. You will board on your own.
- During the cruise you can enjoy the official audio guide tour in English, German, French, Spanish and Russian.
- Skip-the-line tickets for the 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise allow you to board at any time without waiting in line at the tickets.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Free tea or water during the boat cruise.
- Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only).
- - (sightseeing route depends on the option selected).
- Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with Tickets for a Bosphorus Boat Cruise -.
- Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Audio Guide.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option).
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 Old City Private Walking Tour with Bosphorus Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Old City Private Walking Tour with 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
- Free tea or water during the boat cruise
- Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only)
- - (sightseeing route depends on the option selected)
- Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with Tickets for a Bosphorus Boat Cruise -
- Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Audio Guide
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the route of your walking tour will depend on the option selected.
- Your Private Guide will only accompany you during the 2- or 3-hour walking tour. They will escort you to the dock and provide all the necessary information about the cruise. You will board on your own.
- During the cruise you can enjoy the official audio guide tour in English, German, French, Spanish and Russian.
- Skip-the-line tickets for the 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise allow you to board at any time without waiting in line at the tickets.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
