Private Istanbul Layover Tour with Airport Transfers
Start Point: Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Private Istanbul Layover Tour with Airport Transfers
Istanbul is one of the world’s major transit hubs, welcoming thousands of passengers with time between flights. Instead of waiting at the airport, make the most of your stopover with a Private Istanbul Layover Tour.
Starting from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), this tour offers a convenient way to discover the city’s rich history, culture, and iconic landmarks in a limited time. Explore the Old City and visit highlights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
At the end of your Istanbul airport layover tour, you will be transferred back to the airport in time for your onward flight, leaving with unforgettable memories of Istanbul.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 6 - 8 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, Skip-the-line Access to Buy Tickets
- Exclusions: Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain
You will meet your tour guide and van at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Istanbul SAW Airport to start your Istanbul Layover tour, including the city's main attractions.
You will be transferred to the Old City area and the tour will start.
Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi): More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long as a backbone for the country.
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: Here is the square where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times and today you'll see German Fountain here.
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.
Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles gives the mosque its popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
Basilica Cistern: Built in the 6th century during the Byzantine period, the Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul’s most impressive underground landmarks. Its marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and reflections on the water create a mysterious and unforgettable setting.
Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi): The largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
At the end of your Private Istanbul Layover Tour, you will be transferred back to the airport for your international flight.
This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays so will be replaced with Spice Market if your Istanbul tour is on that day.
- Children aged 7 and under are free of charge. Please make sure that you have passport copies of children as we have to verify their ages at museums for free tickets.
- On Fridays, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque entrance will be restricted between 12:30pm - 14:30pm during Friday praying.
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below.
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Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Transportation by Private Van
- Round-trip Airport Transfer
- Skip-the-line Access to Buy Tickets
Exclusions
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- 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.