Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Private Tour
Overview
To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Istanbul than the Hagia Sophia.
On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about Hagia Sophia and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Istanbul as you visit the German Fountain, Little Hagia Sophia and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Istanbul from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!
Withlocals Treasures of Istanbul Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 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
3 hours 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-24380P712
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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 Tour.
- This tour is carbon neutral.
- Local Guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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 Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Private Tour 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 Tour
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
