Private Customizable Istanbul Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Overview
Get the most out of your time in Istanbul with a private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to you. This customizable day tour is ideal for travelers who value flexibility and a personal approach.
Tour highlights include:
• A private, licensed guide focused exclusively on your interests
• A customizable itinerary tailored to your pace and priorities
• The freedom to explore iconic landmarks, local neighborhoods, or both
• Historical context, cultural insights, and local perspectives throughout the day
• Themes such as religious heritage, architecture, local markets, or cultural highlights
This tour is part of our Private Istanbul Experience Collection, offering:
• Old City, Bosphorus, or Neighborhoods itineraries — or the option to create your own
Ideal for travelers who prefer a personalized experience over a fixed itinerary, this tour lets you discover Istanbul naturally and effortlessly.
What's Included
- Private Professional Licensed Guiding
- All Taxes
- Guide meets you at centrally located hotels
- Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
- Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Our guide will meet you at your hotel if it is centrally located. Meeting at the Cruise Ship Port is available for guests arriving by cruise. For guests staying in apartments or Airbnb accommodations, please select a nearby hotel from the list as your 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
Hippodrome
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
German Fountain
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Irene Museum
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
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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 Professional Licensed Guiding.
- All Taxes.
- Guide meets you at centrally located hotels.
- Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines).
- Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked).
- Lunch.
- Gratuities (optional).
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 Customizable Istanbul Day Tour with Licensed Guide is as follows:
- 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 Customizable Istanbul Day Tour with Licensed Guide 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 Professional Licensed Guiding
- All Taxes
- Guide meets you at centrally located hotels
- Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
- Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites unless van is booked)
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
