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Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide

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| Istanbul, Turkey
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Overview

Discover Istanbul with a local licensed Tour Guide. We'll organize a fully customized experience based on your requests and preferences. Travelers come from all over to visit the Constantinapol, some get here for the 1st time after years waiting for this trip, others will be here for the 100th time. We all have different expectations and ideas of what we would like to do once we land in Istanbul. With this Private Walking Tour, you can choose the number of things you will like to visit in 7 hours.

What's Included

  • Private Walking Tour
  • Professional licensed Local Tour Guide (Private)
  • Trasportation fees
  • Subways or Bus card
  • Foods and Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Binbirdirek mahallesi
Işıltı Sokak No:2 Ali Faik İş Hanı: K:3 D: 303, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Sultanahmet Square

Tour of "Sultanahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City in Istanbul" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Our tour guide will meet you at the meeting point and you will start to explore all around in old city.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Hagia Sophia once described as the greatest church in Christendom, is certainly a masterpiece with a synthesis of the Occident and the Orient. Built by Constantine the Great in 325 on the remains of a pagan temple. Rebuilt by Justinian and Theodora. In 1453, Mehmet the Conqueror added minarets to the huge, soaring dome and turned the former church into a mosque.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque, has a special place among the various Ottoman buildings constructed in the Sultanahmet Square. Constructed by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga who took classical Ottoman architecture and the Hagia Sophia into consideration in designing and construction of the Blue Mosque and created an interior space which is more spacious, well lighted and airy than the others. It is known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

Topkapi Palace(closed on Tuesday), which had been the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire that ruled three continents for centuries, was constructed between the years of 1460 and 1478 during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II(The Conqueror).
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar(closed on Sunday), is the oldest and biggest closed bazaar of the world. It was founded in 1461. Like an enormous labyrinth, it is a spectacular and unique part of Istanbul with 60 streets and over 3600 stores. The Grand Bazaar offers a wide range of products from copper to glazed tiles, from marriage articles to ready wear, and from various handicrafts to all types of spice. Western writers often mention the Grand Bazaar in their memories and travel journals.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

Hippodrome, a public park used in the days of the Byzantine Empire for ceremonies and sporting events(chariot races, athletics).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Built in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, it served as a water reservoir for the Great Palace. Located southwest of Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul’s most spectacular museums.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private Walking Tour.
  • Professional licensed Local Tour Guide (Private).
The following is NOT included:
  • Trasportation fees.
  • Subways or Bus card.
  • Foods and Drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop off.
  • Museum entrance fees.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Private Walking Tour
  • Professional licensed Local Tour Guide (Private)
  • Trasportation fees
  • Subways or Bus card
  • Foods and Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Museum entrance fees

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul in 2023 as follows; January 1-New Year. April 21-Ramadan Celebrations. June 28-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day

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