Istanbul Taksim, Istiklal, Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Tour
Overview
This morning, your guide will take you on a tour of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace on the banks of the Bosporus. Thereafter, walk to the Tunel in Karakoy and take the funicular which is the second oldest metro in the world after London, to visit Old Galata and Pera neighborhoods, which were inhabited since the Byzantine Empire. During the 19th century Ottoman Empire, the street was known as Grande Rue de Pera and the district became a center for foreigners, Levantines, Ottoman intellectuals, and western culture admirers.
What's Included
- Local taxes and service charges
- Licensed guides throughout Istanbul tours
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Fees
- Customary tips to guide
Meeting and Pickup
Our guide will meet you before the pickup time and start the tour with you from the lobby of your hotel.
What To Expect
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Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Galata Tower
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Taksim Square
1 hour 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Local taxes and service charges.
- Licensed guides throughout Istanbul tours.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance Fees.
- Customary tips to guide.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Taksim, Istiklal, Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Tour 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 Taksim, Istiklal, Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Tour 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
- Local taxes and service charges
- Licensed guides throughout Istanbul tours
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Fees
- Customary tips to guide
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
