Istanbul Private Guiding Service
Overview
This fully customizable private guided tour of Istanbul ticks off the highlights with a bespoke itinerary, tailor-made just for you. Arrange to be picked up at your hotel or port, making this an ideal option for first-time travelers or cruise ship passengers. Get enriching background commentary on your choice of attractions, from ancient relics to Ottoman splendors, as you take in the history-packed city at your own pace.
- A private, fully customizable guided tour of Istanbul’s top sights
- Enjoy VIP perks like complimentary bottled water and personalized attention from your private guide
- Cover as many sights as you can in a single outing, ideal for layovers and tight sightseeing schedules
- Skip the rigid group itineraries and enjoy a relaxing, flexible tour, created just for you
What's Included
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
- Transportation from/to Attractions
- Food & Beverages
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 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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Hippodrome
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Feshane Rugs
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
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).
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €.
- Transportation from/to Attractions.
- Food & Beverages.
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY.
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 Private Guiding Service is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Private Guiding Service 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
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
- Transportation from/to Attractions
- Food & Beverages
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
