Private Guided Tour: Discovering Istanbul
Overview
This private tour of Istanbul's old town district is a wonderful mix of history and culture, enriched by an expert tour guide.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to hotels at European side of Istanbul
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Parking Fees
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to attraction
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup / drop off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed.
- Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- This is a walking tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-8273P14
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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).
- Private transportation.
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to hotels at European side of Istanbul.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Parking Fees.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Entrance fees to attraction.
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 Private Guided Tour: Discovering Istanbul is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided Tour: Discovering Istanbul 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 transportation
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to hotels at European side of Istanbul
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Parking Fees
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to attraction
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed.
- Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- This is a walking tour.
