1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of your layover in Istanbul with this private city tour. With private airport pickup and drop-off, you'll waste no time in seeing the city and returning to the airport in time to catch your departing flight. No need to wait for slow-moving groups; you'll embark on a whirlwind tour of the city stopping at the sights that interest you while you listen to commentary tailored to your interests.

Private tour makes the most of your time in Istanbul
Dedicated guide tailors the itinerary and commentary to your group
Private transportation with luggage storage
Airport pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Private Airport Pick-up Service
Private Local Licensed Tour Guide
Private Airport Drop-off Service
Local Taxes

Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia

€25.00 per person
Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern

€31.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Istanbul Airport
TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye

Pickup details

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

Itinerary

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Great, flexible tour

Ken_B, Jan 2023

We had an 8 hour layover in Istanbul and this was the perfect way to spend the time. The pick-up at the airport was right on time, and in a very comfortable, clean, customized van with reclining captain chairs and a table. Pretty much just slept during the 1 hour drive into the city. Tour guide called as we got into the van to make sure everything was ok. When we met in the city he asked us what we were most interested in and then got us under way. Was very flexible and found us a place to grab a quick snack as we hadn’t had breakfast yet. Showed us around the Hippodrome, then took us past the Blue Mosque (couldn’t go in due to renovation works), then actually into the Sophia, and down into the Basilica Cistern. As we were getting a bit hungry he took us to the “Pudding Shop” for a great local lunch. Finished the Tour off wandering through the Grand Bazaar. All along the way our guide provided interesting information about what we were seeing and answered any questions we had. Trip back to the airport was in the same vehicle and got us back in plenty of time to catch our flight. No hesitation to recommend this tour! Great job.