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Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport

5.0(43)1 hour
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR4.9(37)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Istanbul Layover Tour
  • Private guided tour including pick up/drop off to Ataturk Airport with a private van. Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

Sultanahmet District

30 min

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

15 min

Hippodrome

15 min

Sultanahmet Square

Admission not included60 min

Hagia Sophia Museum

Admission not included120 min

Topkapi Palace

60 min

Grand Bazaar

Highlights

Private transportation
Professional local guide
Private tour
Roundtrip transfers from/to Airport

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Professional local guide
Private tour
Roundtrip transfers from/to Airport
Not included
Museum/Attraction Tickets
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

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

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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.
  • Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2pm on Fridays.
  • Kid-Friendly tour guide will be accompanying your family on this tour.

Reviews(43)

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