Private: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme
Overview
PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul. Your personal guide and A/C Van will be at your service from meeting till the end of the tour.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps.
What's Included
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Private tour
- Local tax
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Professional Private tour guide
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up Places Hotel Guests : Your Hotel's Lobby in selected hotels only Cruise guests : Istanbul Cruise Terminal Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
- Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme?
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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).
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT.
- Private tour.
- Local tax.
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee.
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Professional Private tour guide.
- Lunch and Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines).
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: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme 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
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Private tour
- Local tax
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Professional Private tour guide
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
- Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
