Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport
In Istanbul
From
£210
pp
6h 0 mins · 5.0 (47)
Make the most of your stopover with a private Istanbul layover tour designed around your flight schedule. With airport pickup and drop-off, explore the highlights of Istanbul’s Old City with a knowledgeable local guide.
Visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar. As a private experience, the itinerary can be adjusted according to your available time and interests, making it ideal for first-time visitors, families, and travelers with limited time in Istanbul.
Skip the line service is not available for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - there is a queue for the entrance).
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION
- Professional local guide
- Private tour
- Roundtrip transfers from/to Airport
What's not included
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- LUNCH
Itinerary
- Sultanahmet District (15 min)
- Blue Mosque (TEMPORARILY CLOSED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 - APRIL 1 ON 2023) (30 min)
- Hippodrome (15 min)
- Sultanahmet Square (15 min)
- Hagia Sophia Museum (1h 0min)
- Topkapi Palace (2h 0min)
- Explore the Basilica Cistern, one of Istanbul’s most impressive Byzantine landmarks. Walk among its illuminated marble columns, see the famous Medusa heads, and learn how this 6th-century underground reservoir once supplied water to the imperial city. (45 min)
- Grand Bazaar (1h 0min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- Guided Istanbul Tours
- Travellers per booking
- 1–8
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 6 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.