1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour

5.0 (7 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration4h - 6h
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

If you have a long layover in Istanbul, take advantage of the time with one of these tour options and see some of the sights of this historic city. The 6-hour tours can be customized to your interests or the guide will take you to see the top attractions.

What's included

  • Private Airport Pick-up Service
  • Local Taxes
  • Private Airport Drop-off Service
  • Private Local Licensed Tour Guide
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Basilica Cistern

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    30m
    The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum.
  3. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The cistern was known in Byzantium as the basilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants ofConstantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.
  4. Hippodrome
    20m
    The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.
  5. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We provide pick-up/drop-off at the airport or at the hotels around the airport

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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