Istanbul Layover Tour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Specially Designed Tour of Istanbul for Long stopover

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Istanbul Layover Tour

Legendary istanbul layover tour: Got a long layover at Istanbul Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Get out and explore Istanbul and Bosphorus with this independent tour.

Set off from the airport in a private vehicle with your very own driver, and spend the day at your leisure before enjoying a stress-free return in time to catch your ongoing flight.

Enjoy the flexibility of a custom itinerary - simply let your guide know which sights you want to see, from Sultanahmer, the old city to Bosphorus, and they’ll take care of the logistics for you.

Key Highlights

7-hour layover tour in Istanbul from either Istanbul Ataturk or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (minimum layover of 8 hours required)
Enjoy a flexible itinerary and customize your own route, getting insider tips from your private driver
See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace
Stroll along the famous Galata Bridge, Golden Horn and Bosphorus
Visit the oldest bazaar, Grand Bazaar and enjoy a shopping fest

What to Expect

Istanbul Old city layover tour is the one of the best options for first time traveler who wants to see the major tourist attractions of the city during a layover in Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have a 4 -5 hour long stopover between the flights, it is possible to cover some of the sites in below given schedule.
Your tour guide will welcome you at the arrival airport and after your tour he will asist you back to departure gate of istanbul airport.
Among the sites to visit are must-see monuments such as the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the stunning subterranean Basilica Cistern.
Soak-up the exciting atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, and take in the enticing aromas of the Spice Market. Learn the history of Istanbul at Ottoman palaces, such as Dolmabahce Palace, and Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the sultans. You will be provided a guide that speaks your preferred language, and who will pre-book skip-the-line tickets to the most popular attractions.

Istanbul Layover in the Mornings depending your layover time from the selection of:
*A Turkish Breakfast
*Main Museums like; Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Chora Museum, Basilica Cistern, Archeology Museum and etc...
*Important Mosques like; Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Rustempasha Mosque and others.
*Bazaars like Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar, Kadikoy Food Market in the Asian side of Istanbul.
*Attractions like Bosphorus Boat Tour, Watching Football Game...etc
*District like Greek and Jewish district, Taksim, Kadikoy
*Anything you want, we will try best to make it possible for you.

Layover in the Afternoon and in The Evenings
*Anything from the first list ( our travel experts will let you know the possibility to do depending your arrival time and opening hours of the museums and sites.
*Ferry to Asian Side of Istanbul
*Dinner in an authentic restaurant to experience Turkish cuisine
*Sampling desert like Baklava
*Turkish Coffee and Turkish Tea with Shisha Experience ( hookah or waterpipe )
*Galata Tower opens till 8 pm
*Istiklal street and Taksim Square ( hustle bustle of the Istanbul )
*Anything you want, we will try best to make it possible for you.

Two hours private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus is highly recommended if you have enough time for this cruise.

Inclusions

Private guide service (in your preferred language)
Private vehicle with driver

Exclusions

Museum entrance fees
Lunches
Personal expenses
Tips/gratuities

Additional info

Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
5-8 yrs %30 discount / 0-4 yrs Free