Private Guiding Service in Istanbul
Overview
Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 7-hour tour for up to 15 people with private guide – including skip-the-line access to sights you have requested in advance. You might want to discover Ottoman glories, or Byzantine highlights, step back into the world of ancient Rome, or explore districts like Taksim or Cihangir: the choice is entirely up to you.
What's Included
- Private guide in your language
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off by walking, yellow cab or public transport at only guide option
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Museum entrances
- Transportation is not included with only guide option
Meeting and Pickup
Only guiding service has walking or public transport pickup Guiding and vehicle option has vehicle pickup.
Binbirdirek
34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guiding Service in Istanbul?
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Activity code: C-10777P2
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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 guide in your language.
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off by walking, yellow cab or public transport at only guide option.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Museum entrances.
- Transportation is not included with only guide option.
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 Guiding Service in Istanbul is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guiding Service in 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 guide in your language
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off by walking, yellow cab or public transport at only guide option
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Museum entrances
- Transportation is not included with only guide option
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
- This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues.
