Sabiha Gokcen Airport Layover Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We are going to visit one of the most historical cities in the world in a short transit layover. We will discover the history of Rome, Byzantium, Ottoman and Turks and learn about the culture of the civilizations in Anatolia. We will have a chance to visit top monuments in the city, highlights of nice spots and try some local food and drink. You will have a fantasdic time in a short transit stopover.

Options

Sabiha Gokcen Airport Layover Tour

Pickup included

With Tour Guide

Guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Tower entrance is 25usd extra.
  • Cistern entrance is extra 30 usd.
  • Hagia Sophia entrance fee 30 usd

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h
    We will explore one of the wonderful and oldest churches in the world, for orthodox and catholics, also as a mosque today. We will learn about the history of Rome, Byzantium, Ottoman and Turks.
  2. Blue Mosque
    1h
    magnificient Sultanahmet mosque, also known Blue mosque is one of the largest and most popular mosques in Istanbul. With its special structure and 6 minarets, it will admire you.
  3. Hippodrome
    1h
    We will visit marvellous square of Hippodrome or Rome empire, with its 3 obelisk with a history of 3500 years and German fountain. We will pass by islamic art museum and ibrahimpasha palace.
  4. Bosphorus Bridge
    2h
    We will have a journey from Sabiha airport to old city with a duration of 2 hours for a round trip.
  5. Basilica Cistern
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    We will have a lovely sighseeing in one of the most amazing athmosphere in istanbul. Yerebatan or Basilica underground cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian. Cistern entrance is extra 15 usd.
  6. Galata Tower
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    One of the iconic symbol of Istanbul situated in the Galata, Pera district, Galata tower is considered among the oldest towers in the world and was used as a long-term fire watchtower and Fire Tower. During the history, it also kept as a prison, Tower of Christ, restaurant and a museum. Tower entrance is 15 usd extra.
  7. Istiklal Caddesi
    1h
    The most popular street in istanbul for locals and for tourists, istiklal streets, meaning independence, was also the most fancy street during Byzantium and Ottoman empire time, as Grand Avenue of Pera. Starting from Galata Tower and reaching to Taksim square, 2 km, the street covers lots of shops, rastaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, clubs, churches, synagogs, and more and almost open 24 hours of the day.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We welcome you on arrival, at Sabiha Gokcen Saw airport exit.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$160.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Istanbul
From
$160.00 per person
Check availability