Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included
Overview
Get to the heart of old Constantinople with this private 1-day walking tour of Istanbul's old city, Sultanahmet. Visit the Roman-era Hippodrome, the iconic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Serayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, and the stunning Hagia Sophia cathedral-mosque before haggling for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar. Most people spend 8 hours or less on this tour.
What's Included
- Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia
- Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles
- Private expert tour guiding for the day
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
- Lunch
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
we do pick up from hotels within 5-8 km from the tour point, pick up might be charged in case hotels are not located in the center
Alemdar
Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 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.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Tree Of Life Ceramics & Gift Shop
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
5K Rug Store
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included?
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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).
- Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia.
- Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles.
- Private expert tour guiding for the day.
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry).
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace.
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 skip line tickets included is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included 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
- Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia
- Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles
- Private expert tour guiding for the day
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
- Lunch
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
