Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

This layover tour of Istanbul covers all the highlights of the city. Visit the monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, go to the Hagia Sophia, shop for all kinds of souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar, and see the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapi Palace and admire the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Accompany of your local tour guide will be useful for your family and young kids.

Skip the line service is not available for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - there is a queue for the entrance).

If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.

On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional local guide
Private tour
Roundtrip transfers from/to Airport
Museum/Attraction Tickets
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from Istanbul New Airport (IST) or SAW Airport. Please advise us your flight numbers to follow up.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sultanahmet District

    Sultanahmet District

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque (TEMPORARILY CLOSED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 - APRIL 1 ON 2023)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hippodrome

    Hippodrome

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sultanahmet Square

    Sultanahmet Square

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Hagia Sophia Museum

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    TopkapI Palace

    Topkapi Palace

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Grand Bazaar

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Supplied by Guided Istanbul Tours

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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Layover Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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