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Private Istanbul Layover Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Professional guide
    • Round-trip private transfer
    • Public Transportation during the tour (tram, ferry, metro)
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Personal expenses
    • Skip the ticket line at Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower and Miniatürk

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We pick up transit passengers from Istanbul airport from the port, tour Istanbul with a guide(Preferred) and drop them back to Istanbul airport. At the exit of Istanbul Airport, our drivers will pick up the guests from the 13th exit gate with a sign with their name written on them.

    Itinerary

    1

    Istanbul

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Blue Mosque

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Grand Bazaar

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Rustem Pasha Mosque

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Hippodrome

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Misir Carsisi

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Balat

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Pierre Loti

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Galata Tower

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    11

    Ortakoy

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Istiklal Caddesi

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Miniaturk

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
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    It was the best transit because the person in charge was good.

    KUMI_B, Sep 2026
    The driver who was in charge was very polite and kind. I am very satisfied that you fulfilled all my requests. Thank you for taking pictures too. I was initially anxious because I didn't understand the system from the person in charge at the airport who connected me to the driver for the day.
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    Response from Host, Sep 2026

    イスタンブールでのご旅行が楽しいものだったとのこと、大変嬉しく思います。またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
    Member Pricing
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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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