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Istanbul:Private Layover Tour from Istanbul Airports&Hotels

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Activity provider:My Local Guide Istanbul
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Istanbul:Private Layover Tour from Istanbul Airports&Hotels

Activity provider:My Local Guide Istanbul
5  / 5
16 reviews

From US$ 159.89 per person

Enjoy the best of Istanbul with your local licensed guide. Discover the highlights and the hidden gems of the city in a short time instead sitting at the airport for hours.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Taste the rich and diverse Turkish cuisine at the local food market
  • Experience the ferry cruise from the Europen side to the Asian side
  • Visit the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sofia that hosts Islam and Christianity
  • Explore the 15th century Grand Bazaar with 4,000 shops
  • See the Blue Mosque and experience the live call to pray
Full description
Go on this tour and explore the city instead of waiting at the airport during your layover. With your friendly local guide, feel like you have done a lot in a short amount of time. Your itinerary will be redesigned according to your landing time and your guide will confirm the best itinerary for you when you meet at the airport. If your flight lands before 4:00 PM, you will be able to go inside the sights but if your flight lands after 4:00 PM, you will not be able to go inside the sights but you will see Istanbul at night. The sights you can see included the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Galata Bridge, Bosporus Bridge, Bosporus to Kadıköy cruise, Maidens Tower, Kadıköy food market, Karaköy neighborhood, Taksim Square, and Istıklal Avenue. You can choose the additional activities of a Turkish bath for 50 Euro, dinner at a local restaurant for between 10 and 20 Euro, or a baklava tasting for between 5 and 10 Euro. 
Includes
  • Round-trip private transfer to and from SAW Airport
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Fees for the tram in the center
  • Fees for the ferry cruise to and from the Asian side.
  • Food or drink
  • Entrance fees
  • Fees for the optional activities
  • Gratuities, between €10-20 is suggested

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Visa, if required
  • Scarf

Know before you go

  • Please note that, the car will be used only for pick up and drop off. Once you arrive the center the tour will be walking and we use the tram or the ferry depend on the itinerary you choose.
  • Women must bring a scarf to cover their hair when visiting the mosque or borrow one at the mosque
  • If you have any luggage with you we suggest you to store it at the airport luggage store for a small charge
  • Wi-Fi is available at some cafes
  • Please note that you might need a visa to leave Istanbul airport; please apply for an e-visa to save time at the airport

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Overall rating

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based on 16 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5
  • Service
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I spent an amazing six hours with Taylan seeing the major sights in the city. Although it was more crowded than usual due to election rallies and the May Day long weekend, Taylan adjusted the route to ensure that I could still see most of what I wanted. He was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for Turkish history was infectious. Highly recommended!

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May 1, 2023

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Jean – SingaporeVerified booking

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Great layover tour of Istanbul, well organized, I was chatting with the guide since landing, he basically walked me through Istanbul airport which is not that intuitive of an airport. Pick up was quick and smooth, great ride to the middle of town and then got going. The guide Salih was fantastic, he customized the tour to the time we had an available, as flexible and a lot of fun. Definitely recommend this service if you have few hours to spend in Istanbul waiting for your flight

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December 26, 2022

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Raimondo – ItalyVerified booking

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I had the opportunity to see Istanbul during a 24 hour layover. I’m a solo female traveler from the US and I wanted to see as much as possible without wasting time getting lost or spending my limited time going somewhere that wasn’t open. This was perfect! The ride from the airport to my hotel and back was smooth. The guide was fantastic, he took me to the places I was most interested in and skipped what I wasn’t. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and the opportunity to learn about the culture by asking questions. It really felt like a friend was taking me around.

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December 26, 2022

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