Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Bazaar Private Half-Day Shore Excursion
Overview
Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will meet with you at Istanbul cruise port.
Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Grand Bazaar in 5 -6 hours
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps.
What's Included
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- Private tour for your family and Friends only
- Private Professional tour guide
- Entrance to St. Sophia ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines )
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from Istanbul cruise port. Suggested pick up time will be given during your confirmation messageWelcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul cruise port. Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Grand Bazaar in 5-6 hours • Private Tour for your family and friends • You will decide on departure time • Our tour guide will meet you at Istanbul port with your name sign, • Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure, • You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary, • You do not have to wait for other group members • You may stop to have pictures during your tour. • You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during Religious Holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 17.30
- Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
- Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
- Shoes are not permitted in mosques
- NO HIDDEN COSTS Private Tour
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).
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT.
- Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
- Private tour for your family and Friends only.
- Private Professional tour guide.
- Entrance to St. Sophia ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines ).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
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.
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: Hagia Sophia, Bazaar Private Half-Day Shore Excursion is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Bazaar Private Half-Day Shore Excursion 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
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- Private tour for your family and Friends only
- Private Professional tour guide
- Entrance to St. Sophia ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines )
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during Religious Holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 17.30
- Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
- Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
- Shoes are not permitted in mosques
- NO HIDDEN COSTS Private Tour
