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Private Guided Istanbul Day Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Explore Istanbul's rich history and magnificent architecture as you visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar on a full-day guided tour.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at city center area.
  • Transport by taxi (transportation provided only when necessary)
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup / drop-off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels on the European side of Istanbul or Galataport

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Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Visit Hagia Sophia
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

Visit Hippodrome
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

Visit Topkapi Palace
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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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
  • Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Istanbul Day 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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Activity code: C-20386P5

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Average 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 275 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private tour
  • Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at city center area.
  • Transport by taxi (transportation provided only when necessary)
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
  • Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
  • Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
  • Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
  • This is a walking tour.

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