Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Tour (Entry Fees Inculuding)
Overview
Immerse in Istanbul's UNESCO-listed Old City and visit the highlights of the ancient city of Constantinople on this 9-hour, small-group sightseeing tour led by an art historian. Marvel at the dome of the Hagia Sophia (from Out Side Not Entry)), descend into the bowels of the Basilica Cistern (from Out Side Not Entry), and explore the Roman-era Hippodrome. After a 3-course Turkish lunch, admire the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, and brave the chaos of the Grand Bazaar.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (English Tour-selected hotels only)
- All Entry Fees Inculuding
- The Spanish Tour Option guest must come meeting point place .this option not have transfer service
- Professional art historian guide
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Entry Ticket For St Sophia Mosque/Museum.
- Entry Ticket For Underground Cistern .
Meeting and Pickup
We are offer free transfer service just Europe Side and Just from City Center Hotels. This Service Just for English Tour Guide Option.
Alemdar
Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 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.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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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
- Infant meals not included
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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).
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (English Tour-selected hotels only).
- All Entry Fees Inculuding.
- The Spanish Tour Option guest must come meeting point place .this option not have transfer service.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Driver/guide.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected).
- Entry Ticket For St Sophia Mosque/Museum.
- Entry Ticket For Underground Cistern .
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..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Tour (Entry Fees Inculuding) 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 Old City Sightseeing Tour (Entry Fees Inculuding) 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
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (English Tour-selected hotels only)
- All Entry Fees Inculuding
- The Spanish Tour Option guest must come meeting point place .this option not have transfer service
- Professional art historian guide
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Entry Ticket For St Sophia Mosque/Museum.
- Entry Ticket For Underground Cistern .
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
- Infant meals not included
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
