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Private Istanbul Old City Tour

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| Istanbul, Turkey
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from $200 per person

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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.
1 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Our Private excursions are on V.I.P standarts and more reasonable than cruise company excursions rate, which are designed for the larger groups. Our driver and guide are never the same person, We are giving you a profesional tour guide and a profesional driver.

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances Fees
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Hippodrome

Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Istanbul port with a sign your name is written on it , Then You will start to tour with a professional local tour guide who is licienced by the tourism ministry.First stop will be Byzantine Hippodrome where once chariots ran and thousands of Byzantines cheered them. Furthermore You will have a chance to see Egyptian Obelisk which is dating back to 16th century BC. Serpentine Colums dated back 5th century BC. And Stone Obelisk erected in 10th century AD.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

After Byzantine Hippodrome you will visit the blue mosque right next to the hippodrome. The Blue Mosque whish was built in the 17th century and famous for its six minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles as interior decoration. It’s still in use and is the one of the biggest mosque in Turkey.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Afterwards you will be visiting Hagia Sophia Church, it was a piece of glory of the byzantine empire , built in the 6th century and houses magnificent gold-leafed mosaics.The Church was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in the 15th century and than was converted into a museum by Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK after the Republic.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

After a lunch break, You will visit Topkapi Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman Sultans located on a hilltop dominating the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Today, it’s used as a museum where precious displays such Sultan’s costumes and Treasury can be visited.At the end visit to world famous Grand Bazaar for your shopping of traditional goods. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day.
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Istanbul Old 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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Activity code: C-229605P8

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Istanbul Old 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:
  • Professional Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrances Fees.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1..

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 Istanbul Old 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 Istanbul Old 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?
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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

What's Included

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  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances Fees

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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