Istanbul Private Layover Bosphorus & Shopping Tour with Airport Transfers
Start Point: Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Istanbul Private Layover Bosphorus & Shopping Tour with Airport Transfers
Turn your Istanbul stopover into a memorable private shopping and sightseeing experience with airport pickup and drop-off included.
In that way, you will be able to add not only the convenience but also culture and breathtaking views to your day. Such individual traveling is quite appropriate for those who only want to get out of the airport and enjoy the city.
Apart from the visits to the colorful Spice Market and the Grand Bazaar that is amazing, shopping enthusiasts can discover a collection of products including spices sweets ceramics textiles jewelry, leather goods, and many more authentic local souvenirs.
The sightseeing tour also covers a relaxing Bosphorus cruise and a visit to a typical Turkish carpet workshop where you will have a look at the production of one of Turkey's most famous crafts.
In addition to airport pick-up and dropping off, private guiding, and a good scheduling, this tour will change the time you have between flights to a wonderful Istanbul experience.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 9 Hours
- Start Point: Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- End Point: Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Transportation by Private Van, Round-trip Airport Transfer
- Exclusions: Admission Fees/Tickets, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Bosphorus Strait
Meeting your private guide in the airport and drive to the city center to begin discovering Istanbul through its vibrant markets and iconic Bosphorus views.
We will start with the Spice Market, a historic bazaar filled with rich aromas and vivid colors, offering a wide variety of spices, Turkish delights, dried fruits, and traditional local products. Enjoy free time to explore and experience one of the city's most atmospheric marketplaces.
Then we will continue with a Bosphorus Cruise, where you will take in breathtaking views of Istanbul from the water. Sail between Europe and Asia while passing by elegant Ottoman palaces, historic waterfront mansions, and the city’s famous suspension bridges.
After the cruise, we will visit Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. With thousands of shops, it offers an incredible selection of handcrafted goods, including ceramics, textiles, jewelry, leather products, and unique souvenirs.
Finally, we will visit a traditional Turkish carpet workshop, where you will witness a live weaving demonstration and gain insight into the craftsmanship and cultural significance of handmade Turkish rugs.
At the end of the tour, transfer back to the airport for your onward flight.
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below. Our operations team will contact you.
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Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Transportation by Private Van
- Round-trip Airport Transfer
Exclusions
- Admission Fees/Tickets
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.