Private Cultural Tour of Istanbul with Certified Guide
Overview
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Discover Istanbul at your own pace with your family or group of friends on a 7-hour private tour.
A perfect tour to visit the most interesting monuments and attractions of the city such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce should not miss any visit to Istanbul. You can stroll through the legendary Grand Bazaar too, where everything from carpets to Turkish delicacies are sold.
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What's Included
- Private and exclusive tour, there will be no more people in the group
- Guide
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments
- Food and drink
- Public transportation
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Otherwise, we can meet at a central meeting point or pick up from the hotel is offered.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Kids not
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Cultural Tour of Istanbul with Certified Guide?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Private and exclusive tour, there will be no more people in the group.
- Guide.
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments.
- Food and drink.
- Public transportation.
- Private transportation.
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 Private Cultural Tour of Istanbul with Certified Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 Private Cultural Tour of Istanbul with Certified 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 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
- Private and exclusive tour, there will be no more people in the group
- Guide
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments
- Food and drink
- Public transportation
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- kids not
