Private Guided Istanbul Day Tour
Overview
Explore Istanbul's rich history and magnificent architecture as you visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar on a full-day guided tour.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at city center area.
- Transport by taxi (transportation provided only when necessary)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup / drop-off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels on the European side of Istanbul or Galataport
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- This is a walking tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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.
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at city center area.
- Transport by taxi (transportation provided only when necessary).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Entrance fees.
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. 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 Guided Istanbul Day Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Guided Istanbul Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at city center area.
- Transport by taxi (transportation provided only when necessary)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- This is a walking tour.
