Private Post/Pre Cruise Istanbul: Van, Guide & Airport/ Port Drop
Overview
Maximize your Istanbul time between flight and ship. We offer a seamless 2-way service:
PRE-CRUISE (Airport to Ship): Pickup from IST Airport. Full-day tour with secure luggage storage in our private van. Drop-off at Galataport for boarding.
POST-CRUISE (Ship to Airport): Pickup from Galataport. Explore city icons while your bags stay safe in our van. Guaranteed on-time drop-off at IST Airport.
Why choose us:
Private VIP Van: Your bags stay in the vehicle all day. No luggage stress, no dragging suitcases.
Tailored Pace: 100% private. We avoid crowds and adjust the itinerary to your interests and traffic.
Expert Timing: Professional guides manage the schedule perfectly, ensuring you never feel rushed while meeting your flight or ship.
Fully Licensed Operation: A professional service dedicated to the high standards and punctuality required by international cruise travelers.
Avoid crowded shuttles and long airport waits. Enjoy a worry-free transition day.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Reliable Pick Up and Drop Off – Guaranteed Return Before Departure
- Professional and Private Tour Guide Service
- Gratuities
- Hagia Sophia(25 euro pp)
- Basilica Cistern(35 Euro pp)
- Topkapı Palace(60 euro pp)
Meeting and Pickup
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the Galataport Passenger Exit holding a sign with your first name and the initial of your last name. Note: It usually takes about 15 minutes to get from the ship to the Galataport passenger exit, so please plan your time accordingly.
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace (pass by)
Taksim Square
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Post/Pre Cruise Istanbul: Van, Guide & Airport/ Port Drop?
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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.
- Reliable Pick Up and Drop Off – Guaranteed Return Before Departure.
- Professional and Private Tour Guide Service.
- Gratuities.
- Hagia Sophia(25 euro pp).
- Basilica Cistern(35 Euro pp).
- Topkapı Palace(60 euro pp).
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 Post/Pre Cruise Istanbul: Van, Guide & Airport/ Port Drop is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are 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 Post/Pre Cruise Istanbul: Van, Guide & Airport/ Port Drop 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
- Reliable Pick Up and Drop Off – Guaranteed Return Before Departure
- Professional and Private Tour Guide Service
- Gratuities
- Hagia Sophia(25 euro pp)
- Basilica Cistern(35 Euro pp)
- Topkapı Palace(60 euro pp)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
