Private Istanbul Old City Tour
Overview
Explore the highlights of Istanbul’s entire Old Town on this flexible private tour. Admire the magnificent palaces and mosques from the outside, or choose to step inside and discover their fascinating interiors.
You set the pace of the tour, and your guide will adapt the itinerary to your interests and preferences, allowing you to enjoy Istanbul’s Old Town exactly the way you want.
What's Included
- Local taxes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional Local guide and driver
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Your guide will meet you at your hotel or at Galataport, holding a sign with your name on it, and at the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the same location.
What To Expect
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
30 minutes 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
- 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 an active mosque. Please note that waiting times may occur, particularly during peak hours and busy periods.
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays. Instead your guide will take you to Spice Bazaar.
- This tour takes place entirely within the pedestrian area.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Istanbul Old City Tour?
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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.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Professional Local guide and driver.
- Food and drinks.
- Entrance 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 Old City Tour 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 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 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
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional Local guide and driver
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
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
- 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 an active mosque. Please note that waiting times may occur, particularly during peak hours and busy periods.
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays. Instead your guide will take you to Spice Bazaar.
- This tour takes place entirely within the pedestrian area.
