Private Tour in the Monuments of Ottoman Empire: Skip-the-line
Overview
The Hippodrome had been a center for sports and entertainment in the old Constantinople, the Eastern Roman Capital, and an important center for politics since sports and politics were closely knit in these times.
The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, a marvelous Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, marks the golden age of Justinianus.
The world's largest, oldest, and most attractive covered bazaar, where people have been trading jewelry, carpets, food, perfumes, and even gossiping for centuries!
Home to the imperial treasury, cabinet, and the site of the barracks for Janissaries, the army's elite, every corner of the palace mentions the splendor of the Ottomans.
While visiting the tombs of Sultans and various essential figures who had a say in the administration of the Ottoman Empire, you both will be fascinated by Ottoman history and have the chance to experience poetry in motion with their delicately constructed and decorated architecture.
What's Included
- English speaking and professional tour guide
- Lunch Lunch is NOT included in the tour price. You are kindly requested to be in Sultanahmet area during lunch break. If you need some recommendations about restaurants, you can consult your tour guide.
- Admission fees (Topkapi Palace approx. 35 $)
- Personal expenses
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Alemdar
Nuru Osmaniye Cd. No:35, 34110 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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Hippodrome
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- English speaking and professional tour guide.
- Lunch. Lunch is NOT included in the tour price. You are kindly requested to be in Sultanahmet area during lunch break. If you need some recommendations about restaurants, you can consult your tour guide.
- Admission fees (Topkapi Palace approx. 35 $).
- Personal expenses.
- Transportation.
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..
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 Tour in the Monuments of Ottoman Empire: Skip-the-line is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Tour in the Monuments of Ottoman Empire: Skip-the-line 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
- English speaking and professional tour guide
- LunchLunch is NOT included in the tour price. You are kindly requested to be in Sultanahmet area during lunch break. If you need some recommendations about restaurants, you can consult your tour guide.
- Admission fees (Topkapi Palace approx. 35 $)
- Personal expenses
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
