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Full Day Istanbul Private Layover Tour

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Our Istanbul layover tours are the perfect way to make the most of your airport transit time. We organize customized private tours depending on how long your layover is at Istanbul Airport. Travel to some of the best sights in Istanbul .Highlights of a layover tour include seeing Istanbul, Hagia Sophia or Basilica Cistern. Tours are available from early in the morning to late in the evening according to your flight arrival and departure times.

What's Included

  • Private Transfers from airport to meeting point\from city to airport
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Topkapı Palace 500 Turkish Liras per person
  • Basilica Cistern 300 Turkish Liras
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please note that your pick-up time is one hour after the scheduled arrival of your flight. Our Meet & Greet staff will be waiting for you at Exit GATE 13 of the airport. Look for the sign with the code SW39, and give your name to the staff member. They will introduce you to your driver, who will take you to the city center where you will meet your tour guide. The drive to the center should take about one hour.During the tour, you will be exploring Istanbul on foot and using public transportation such as trams and ferries. The car will only be used for pick-up and drop-off at the beginning and end of the tour. We recommend storing any luggage you have at the airport while on tour, but if that is not possible, we can arrange for your luggage to be stored at a secure location during the tour. When it's time for your flight home, please note that the tour will end three hours before your departure time, and you will be dropped off at the airport two hours before your flight. This should give you plenty of time to check-in and get your boarding passes. If you have any walking difficulties, please let us know in advance so we can arrange for a private car at an additional cost. We hope you enjoy your time in Istanbul!

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Hagia Sophia was built by Justinian between 532-537 ad.It was the biggest church in the world till 1453
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

The Biggest cistern in the city,built by Justinian to provide water to his palace.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

One of the most famous landmark of Istanbul.Built by Sultan Ahmet at 17th century,right front of famous Hagia Sophia.There are thousands of blue tiles there.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

The Topkapı Palace from the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans until the 17th century. 500 Turkish Liras for per person
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

KapalIcarsI

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Spice Bazaar has a total of 85 shops selling spices, Turkish delight and other sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, and dried fruits and nuts.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower, officially the Galata Kulesi Museum, is an old Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the Walls of Galata, the tower is now an exhibition space and museum, and a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul.Ticket 175 liras for per person
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Istanbul Private Layover Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private Transfers from airport to meeting point\from city to airport
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Topkapı Palace 500 Turkish Liras per person
  • Basilica Cistern 300 Turkish Liras
  • Serefiye Cistern 300 Turkish Liras for Per Person
  • Regular Bosphorus Cruise 100 Turkish Liras for per person

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

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