Private Istanbul Day Tour and Famous Grand Bazaar
Overview
Experience Istanbul’s rich cultural tapestry as you visit the Blue Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman Islamic architecture adorned with iconic İznik tiles. Step into Hagia Sophia, a monument where centuries of Christian and Islamic history meet under one magnificent dome. Walk through the Hippodrome, once the vibrant heart of Byzantine public life, and explore the Grand Bazaar, where centuries of Ottoman trade and culture come alive in every alley and stall. This journey immerses you in Istanbul’s layered history, blending faith, art, and daily life in unforgettable ways.
What's Included
- Local Taxes
- IF NEEDED transport via taxi or local transit from centrally located hotels on the European side
- Certified Professional Tour Guide
- Your guide will pick up and drop off at your centrally located hotel lobby on the European side
- Food or Drinks
- Enterence Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Your guide will pick you up from and drop you off at the lobby of your centrally located hotel on the European side.
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 a responsible adult.
- At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum and is open to public viewing, so long lines may occur. For skip-the-line tickets, please contact the supplier via WhatsApp.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays. Your guide will provide alternative options, such as a visit to the Spice Bazaar
- A minimum of two guests per booking is required.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Local Taxes.
- IF NEEDED transport via taxi or local transit from centrally located hotels on the European side.
- Certified Professional Tour Guide.
- Your guide will pick up and drop off at your centrally located hotel lobby on the European side.
- Food or Drinks.
- Enterence Fees.
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 Istanbul Day Tour and Famous Grand Bazaar is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Istanbul Day Tour and Famous Grand Bazaar 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
- Local Taxes
- IF NEEDED transport via taxi or local transit from centrally located hotels on the European side
- Certified Professional Tour Guide
- Your guide will pick up and drop off at your centrally located hotel lobby on the European side
- Food or Drinks
- Enterence Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 a responsible adult.
- At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum and is open to public viewing, so long lines may occur. For skip-the-line tickets, please contact the supplier via WhatsApp.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays. Your guide will provide alternative options, such as a visit to the Spice Bazaar
- A minimum of two guests per booking is required.
