Private Layover Tour in Istanbul with options

4.8 (25 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Layover in Istanbul offers you a perfect time during your transit layover time for 8 hours by visiting Old city of Istanbul. In this private and flexible tour, you will see lots of monuments of Rome, Byzantium and Ottoman empires. Highlights Hagia Sophia, Blue mosque, Hippodrome, Palace, Basilica cistern, Galata, Taksim square, Bosphorus and more. You will have a chance to taste famous Turkish cuisine with Kebhaps, Fish, Turkish delight, Lokum, Baklava and more. And shopping of gifts and souvenirs of boutique products. Tour includes two way airport transfers which takes about 2 hours for round trip.

Options

Museum Tour

Museums in istanbul: Visit of Topkapi Palace museum, Harem, Hagia Sophia museum, Basilica cistern museum, Hagia Irene Museum, Blue Mosque, Bazaar
Pickup included

Plus Tour Guide

Guide: Full day tour with an expert guide
Pickup included

Full Day Private Layover Tour in Istanbul

Pickup included

Galata Area Tour 3 hours

Duration: 3 hours: We will visit the Galata area, Pera, Istiklal Street.
Galata Tower: We will visit the Galata area, Pera, Istiklal Street.
Pickup included

6 hours Layover Tour

Duration: 6 hours: 6 hours layover tour from ist airport visits Sultanahmet, Hippodrome, Grand bazaar or similar bazaar open, Galata
Pickup included

Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque

Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Airport transfers two way
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

What to expect

  1. 50m
    We will see Little Sophia Mosque, next to the hippodrome and visit interior before passing through Hippodrome and Blue mosque.
  2. Blue Mosque
    50m
    We will visit magnificent Ottoman Mosque of Sultan Ahmed.
  3. Grand Bazaar
    50m
    Our tour offers you to visit bazaars of Istanbul with a chance of shopping local and boutique staff, spices, delights and more.
  4. Hippodrome
    30m
    We will walk by the Hippodrome square and see grand Obelisk of Byzantium empire.
  5. Galata Tower
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    We visit one of the amazing symbols in Istanbul with its panoramic view of Istanbul, Bosphorus and Golden horn. Entrance fee 10 euro.
  6. The Walls of Istanbul
    50m
    We visit walls of Istanbul and view of Bosphorus between Europe and Asia continents.

    Note: the remaining time is for the round tour.
  7. Istiklal Caddesi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    We will walk through the most famous street in istanbul and see lots of shops, restaurants, church, mosque, and more. You will see local Turkish life.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We welcome at the airport arrival gate 13, signboard "G55"

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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