Istanbul Private Tour with Official Licensed Guide Fast Entry
Overview
Enjoy a personalized walking tour of Istanbul’s historical heart — accompanied by a licensed professional guide. by the minister of culture and tourism of Türkiye more than 15 years experience.
Priority ticket access is provided by your licensed guide, allowing you to skip the ticket line.Entrance tickets are not included tour price
You’ll explore iconic sites such as the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar at your own pace, with rich historical, cultural, and architectural commentary tailored just for you.
Perfect for independent travelers who want a flexible, informative, and private experience in Istanbul
What's Included
- For guests picked up from their hotel or port, your guide will provide a public transportation card for use throughout the tour
- Priority access to Museums — avoid the regular ticket line with your guide
- Professional licensed local guide
- Basilica Cistern admission fee (42 Euro) to be paid onsite
- Private transportation
- Hagia Sophia Entry (€25euro) to be paid onsite
Meeting Location
Cankurtaran
Babı Hümayun Cd No:1, 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.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sultanahmet Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Private Tour with Official Licensed Guide Fast Entry?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- For guests picked up from their hotel or port, your guide will provide a public transportation card for use throughout the tour.
- Priority access to Museums — avoid the regular ticket line with your guide.
- Professional licensed local guide.
- Basilica Cistern admission fee (42 Euro) to be paid onsite.
- Private transportation.
- Hagia Sophia Entry (€25euro) to be paid onsite.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Istanbul Private Tour with Official Licensed Guide Fast Entry is as follows:
- 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 Istanbul Private Tour with Official Licensed Guide Fast Entry 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
- For guests picked up from their hotel or port, your guide will provide a public transportation card for use throughout the tour
- Priority access to Museums — avoid the regular ticket line with your guide
- Professional licensed local guide
- Basilica Cistern admission fee (42 Euro) to be paid onsite
- Private transportation
- Hagia Sophia Entry (€25euro) to be paid onsite
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
