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Istanbul Layover & Stopover Private Tour.

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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Waiting for your next flight but you have some time that you don't want to spend at Istanbul International Airport? Good news! We have got you covered. Join us for tour and get to see Istanbul's highlights and gain an insight into its history.
Start your layover tour with a pickup from the airport at the time that suits your arrival. Hop inside our Vehicle and be ready to get amazed by this cosmopolitan city and then by the end of the tour you will be dropped back to the airport in order to catch your next flight.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Please advise your flight number and time of landing at the time of booking. We will meet you at the main arrival hall.

    What To Expect

    Sultanahmet Square

    The area in and around the Sultanahmet Square is the historic Istanbul and leads about all of the historical sights of Istanbul that include the must-see mosques such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia sophia, the museums and monuments such as famous Topkapi Palace Museum, serpant column, obelisk of Theodosius, hippodrome and german fountain. The compact and relatively traffic free area makes it easy to explore the region on foot.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Holy Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia, is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul. It has been reopened as mosque in 2020.The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, was the largest Eastern Roman Church in Istanbul. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastest-completed cathedral. With its breathtaking domes that look like hanging in the air, monolithic marble columns and unparalleled mosaics, is one of the wonders of world’s architecture history.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bosphorus Strait

    The Bosphorus , also known as the Strait of Istanbul, is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia. Surrounded by breath taking views of Istanbul.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Galata Tower

    Galata tower, one of the icons of Istanbul, Considered among the oldest towers in the world and one of the symbols of Istanbul, Galata Tower was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. Galata Tower, one of the most important structures that make up the silhouette of Istanbul, was used as a long-term fire watchtower and was named Galata Fire Tower.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Taksim Square

    Taksim Square, at the northeastern end of İstiklal street, is the heart of modern Istanbul, laid out in the late 1800s. The Independence Monument (İstiklal Anıtı) in the circle at the southern end of the square commemorates the Turkish Republic‘s founder, Kemal Atatürk, in both his roles, as military commander-in-chief and as statesman.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • 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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Layover & Stopover Private 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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    Activity code: C-29206P187

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • 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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    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).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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