Private Istanbul Layover Tour

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5h - 7h

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About this experience

Take advantage of a layover at Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a private tour. Meet your guide on arrival to old city, and enjoy a comprehensive city tour with round transfers from Airport via a private van; touring on foot and by public transportation, and seeing sights such as Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and a lot more. Your itinerary is flexible and can be customized around your interests and layover duration. Your layover must be at least 7 hours and Our tours are only from Istanbul Airport and cover professional tour guiding, private transfers, and public transportation during the tour. Tours are provided in the day time.

Available options

1 to 15 People

1 to 15 people<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Professional guide

Round-trip private transfer

Skip the ticket line at Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia ( not entrance tickets )

Public Transportation during the tour (tram, ferry, metro)

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

You can inform your guide of your interests when contacted before your tour. The itinerary can be customized around your interests and layover duration. After pick up from Istanbul Airport you will head to city center via private van. Depending on your wishes, admire landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower. Depending on your arrival time and preference, enjoy a Turkish Authentic Dinner in Asian Side of Istanbul

Layover In The Mornings and Noon: Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

Layover In The Afternoon and Evenings: Visit Grand Bazaar or Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Boat Tour, Galata Tower, Istiklal Street and Taksim Square, ( Instead of Boat tour, You may take a ferry to Asian Side of Istanbul and Enjoy an authentic dinner there ) Our experts and guides will customize a perfect itinerary with your preferences

Stop 2

Starting from 15th January 2024, Entry to Hagia Sophia is 25 Euros per person.

Stop 3

We will be able to see Blue mosque of Istanbul from outside or inside according to visiting hours and your layover time.

Grand Bazaar is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.

Stop 5

We will see Spice Bazaar or Rustempasha Mosque

Stop 6

We will see Egyptian Obelisk, German fountain on hippodrome where the chariot games used to happen

What's not included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Visa

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Entrance Fees of Museums if you like to see.

Basilica Cistern

Available languages

Guide guide

Reviews breakdown

Viator 4.8

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Tripadvisor 5.0

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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Layover tours are only available from Istanbul Airport

Children must be accompanied by an adult

You need at least a 7-hour layover in Istanbul Ataturk Airport to have a layover tour.

You will depart back to Airport at least 2.5 h Before your flight time.

Layover Tour includes professional guiding and Private transfer 2 ways

Important notes

Arrival & Tour Instructions – Istanbul

Dear Guest,

After landing in Istanbul and passing through passport control and customs, please proceed outside the airport to Exit Gate 14. This is the "Meet & Greet" point for all transfer services.

At the exit, you'll see many people holding signboards. Please look out for the sign labeled: SW39. When you see it, kindly introduce yourself to the Welcome & Greeting staff. They will escort you to your driver.

Please note: The sign holders are third-party personnel and may have limited English skills. If you encounter any issues, ask them to call Yunus at +90 541 769 2277.

Transfer to the City Center

Your driver will take you to the city center.

The drive will take approximately 1 hour.

Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide and begin your walking tour of Istanbul.

Tour Details

The tour will be on foot and may include use of public transportation (tram or ferry), depending on your itinerary.

The vehicle is only used for pickup and drop-off.

Exploring Istanbul is best done on foot, and the walking routes are considered easy.

If you have any mobility concerns, please let us know in advance. We can arrange a private car for you (subject to an additional fee).

Luggage Information
If you have luggage, we recommend storing it at the airport before the tour.

If that’s not possible, we will store it at a partner establishment in the city during your tour, and you will retrieve it afterward.

Airport Drop-Off

You will be dropped off at the airport 2 hours before departure, which is sufficient if you have already checked in and have your boarding pass. ( If you have a long layover, please be aware of that tour takes around 4-5 maximum )

For further questions or assistance, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp or iMessage at:
+90 541 769 2277

We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul!

Warm regards,