Private Istanbul Layover Tour from Airport

Start Point: Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport 4.5

Overview

Istanbul remains as an important center for a large number of airlines. At any given time, thousands of transit travelers would be connecting to their subsequent flights at the Istanbul airports. Joining the Istanbul Layover Tour from the airport with us enables you to see the city instead of stucking at the airport. 

The Istanbul Layover Tour provides the best experience in a city’s history and culture in the shortest duration possible. The Old City is waiting for you, as soon as you set foot in Istanbul. You will, in a matter of a few hours, depart with beautiful memories of this city before carrying on with your trip.

Tour Info
Sight To See
  • Blue Mosque
  • German Fountain
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Hippodrome Square
  • Topkapi Palace Museum

Itinerary

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. 

The itinerary of Private Istanbul Layover Tour will be like the following;

Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi): More than just an imperial residence of Ottoman sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive Council for almost 400 years. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture that reflects the power of the Ottoman Empire.

Byzantine Hippodrome/Sultanahmet Square: The site of chariot races in Roman times. Its Egyptian Column dates back to the Byzantine Empire. Today, the German Fountain is the centerpiece of the square.

Hagia Sophia: Also known as Ayasofya or Santa Sofia, was constructed in the 6th century under the patronage of Emperor Justinian. It holds significant historical and religious prominence in both Christian and Islamic traditions. Following the Ottoman conquest, several modifications were made to adapt the structure into a mosque, including the removal of bells, the altar, and sacrificial vessels. Additionally, numerous mosaics were concealed during this transformation. It is important to note that skip-the-line service is not available for active mosques, thus, visitors should expect a queue for the entrance.

Blue Mosque: Constructed in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, stands as a remarkable architectural masterpiece. Despite its massive scale, the delicate proportions of this structure showcase exemplary craftsmanship and artistry.It is important to note that skip-the-line service is not available for active mosques, thus, visitors should expect a queue for the entrance.

Grand Bazaar: Also known as Kapali Carsi, is the largest and oldest covered market in the world, boasting over 4,000 shops. Visitors can explore a wide variety of colorful products, including ceramics, leather goods, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothing, silver, and gold.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to the airport in time for your 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.
  • If one of the mosques are not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
  • On Fridays, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque entrance will be restricted between 12:30pm - 14:30pm during Friday praying

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion
  • Private Tour
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Transportation by Private Van
  • Round-trip Airport Transfer
Exclusion
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Gratitudes (suggested)

Cancellation Policy

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.