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Private Istanbul Layover Tours & Activities
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Private Istanbul Layover Tours & Activities
Next available dates
Sun
29 Dec
Mon
30 Dec
Thu
2 Jan
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Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.
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Next availability: Sun, 29 Dec
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SGD 411.87
Highlights
Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports.
Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport now. You will be met and accompanied to the vehicle by a welcome host at a spesific spot / time.
Timely & Safe Logistic; Enjoy comfortable round-trip transfer from/to airport with private and spacious van. .
Fast Track Entry: Be VIP and save precious time at the museums ticket desks thanks to the accredited tour guides from Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Professional and Enthusiastic Guides: Our guides are not only a good historian but also your travel companion. Learn about culture, politics & religion through personal stories and anecdotes.
Eat like a local: Taste delicious, reasonable non-touristy local food at the eatiers where the only locals eat. Various food restrictions are welcomed
Itinerary
Istanbul(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAll listed attractions below are not meant to be visited on every tour scenario due to the time limitations and the tour itinerary can be shortened and altered by the guide's suggestion or traveler's instructions with traveler's consent due to the crowds or restoration work at the sites /museums, personal interests & fitness level, weather conditions & closure times of the places, public gatherings, political rallies, religious/public holidays, marathons, traffic situation and flight arrival times. A tentative itinerary will be communicated prior to the day.Hippodrome
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe equivalent of Maxiumus Circus, city of Rome was immitated in new capital of Roman Empire as we call Byzantine Hippodrome; Hear the stories of glory chariot riders and amazed with monuments erected by the ambitios Roman engineers; Egpytian Obelisk, Serpent Colomn and Colomn of Constantine.Blue Mosque
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAs an operating mosque, your guide will take you inside of mosque complex in between praying times and help you to barrow a scarf or skirt if needed. it is closed until 14.00 pm on Fridays due to Friday noon prayer service. Attention; There is ongoing restoration and the view is blocked by scaffolding.Hagia Sophia Mosque
45 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedExplore the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia Mosque with our licensed tour guide, delving into its significance in terms of architecture, religion, and politics. Note that Hagia Sophia opens at 10:00 am, closes on Fridays until 14:00 pm, and welcomes visitors until 22:00 pm. Hagia Sophia serves a dual purpose today, operating as an active mosque for Muslim worshippers and a museum for international visitors. Please be aware that the admission fee is 850 TL or 28 USD, and the duration of this enlightening experience is approximately 45 minutes. Admission ticket is not included.Basilica Cistern
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDescending the stairs, you'll encounter a palace-like underground water system, crafted by the Romans in the 6th century. Its colossal dimensions allowed it to store ample water, catering to the needs of the Roman Palace and the surrounding neighborhood until it faded into obscurity. Today, it patiently awaits rediscovery. The admission fee for this historical site is 600 TL or 20 USD.Grand Bazaar Jewelers
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe world's oldest shopping mall was buit in 1460s by the order of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqurer, in order to generate income for maintaining their newly converted mosque. The city, being in the meeting point of oriental trade routes made the bazaar Grand and Famous. Today, with 3000 thousand shops offer huge range of colourful item from simple souviners to expensive items such as jewelery, carpets, mosaic lamps, magnets, leather. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.Suleymaniye Mosque
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe mosque is active since 1556 and named after its commissioner, the famous sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. It is located on the 3rd hill of the old city. In a short walk from Grand Bazaar along the wall of Istanbul University, you will be guided through and rest by the amazing view of Asian side and new city from the terrace.Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTaste delicious Turkish Delights, nuts and dried fruits while passing through a 400 year old stracture, Spice Market will help you to understand the origin of spices and Turkish Food.Bosphorus Strait
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedHop on a public ferry and make the fastest intercontinental trip to Asian Side of Istanbul. See Istanbul from old to new while passing by Bosphorus Bridge in distance.KadIkoy CarsIsI
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExplore hip neigborhood of Kadıkoy and eat your way through Kadıkoy Food Market. Sample Turkish food sourced from local suppliers. Maybe you would like to try some home cooked style in Ciya Sofrası, which has been recently featured in Netflix.Topkapi Palace
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisit Iconic Topkapi Palace; Learn about Ottoman History and see impressive collections of pieces from treasury to medieval weapons in this massive museum. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Admission Fee is 1500 TL or 50 USD.Galata Tower(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGet a panaromic view of city form this iconic tower, built late 13th Century by Genoise Colony as a part of defence and watch tower.Yeni Camii(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe New Mosque and later New Valide Sultan Mosque after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul
What's included
INCLUDED
Round-Trip Private Airport Transfers (not dedicated full time)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Tour
Proffesional Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Food & Drinks
Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace
Cabin Bags and Carry-ons should be stored at the Left Lugagge.
Visa Requirements; Please check evisa.gov.tr/en
Full Time Driving Tour with Dedicated Driver & Van
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2.30 pm on Fridays.
Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays
Location
Address
Istanbul, Turkiye
Provider
Layover Tours&Travel
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