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Private Guided İstanbul City Tour

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the one of the most historical and magical city in the world with a professional licensed local guide. Be ready to be mesmerized with magnificent architecture while learning the stories behind. For a stress free and efficient day tour your local guide is here. You will start the day with Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque then will visit over 500 years old Ottoman sultans Topkapi Palace.While heading to Basilica Cistern you will pass by Hippodrome of Constantinople and end the day with one of the oldest covered bazaar in the world; Grand Bazaar.Tour day can be customized according to your pleasure.

What's Included

  • Skip the ticket line opportunity
  • Private licensed tour guide
  • Private guided tour
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your professional English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel.

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Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Blue Mosque

Not the oldest, not the largest but the most visited 17th century mosque of Istanbul got its nickname ( Blue Mosque ) from the ceramic tiles decorating the interior walls. We will visit interior to see beauty of tiles and stained glass windows which create a peaceful atmosphere inside.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

With no doubt the most important historical monument of Turkey. It was built as a Christian Cathedral by Byzantine Empire in between 532 and 537 but in 1453, after the conquest of Istanbul it was converted into a mosque and 1935 opened as a museum.But since 2020 it has been an active mosque again. It is a temple older than one religionist is a temple served for two religion and it is a temple where you can still se the combination of two religion (Islam and Christianity).
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

The first residential palace and administration of Ottoman Sultans in Constantinople or Istanbul. It was built after the conquest of the city and today it is a museum with many exhibition halls which are full of valuable collections and holy relics of Christians, Jews and Muslims.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

1500 years old Roman water reservoir of Constantinople. It is like a hidden treasure beneath the city with 336 columns and mind blowing atmosphere.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

One of the oldest and largest covered bazaar of Istanbul with more than 3000 shops, more than 100 streets. A place easy to get lost.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

It was the social center of the city and horse chariot races took place herein Rome Romans had colosseum for gladiator wars and in Constantinople Roman had hippodrome for bloody horse chariot races.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided İstanbul City Tour?

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 Private Guided İstanbul City Tour?
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:
  • Skip the ticket line opportunity.
  • Private licensed tour guide.
  • Private guided tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Transportation.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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?
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Accessibility information for the Private Guided İstanbul City Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided İstanbul City 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 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

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  • Skip the ticket line opportunity
  • Private licensed tour guide
  • Private guided tour
  • Lunch
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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