Full Day Istanbul Private Layover Tour
Overview
Our Istanbul layover tours are the perfect way to make the most of your airport transit time. We organize customized private tours depending on how long your layover is at Istanbul Airport. Travel to some of the best sights in Istanbul .Highlights of a layover tour include seeing Istanbul, Hagia Sophia or Basilica Cistern. Tours are available from early in the morning to late in the evening according to your flight arrival and departure times.
What's Included
- Private Transfers from airport to meeting point\from city to airport
- Private Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Topkapı Palace 2400 Turkish Liras per person
- Basilica Cistern 1500 Turkish Liras
- Hagia Sophia
Meeting and Pickup
Please note that your pick-up time is one hour after the scheduled arrival of your flight. Our Meet & Greet staff will be waiting for you at Exit GATE 13 of the airport. Look for the sign with the code SW39, and give your name to the staff member. They will introduce you to your driver, who will take you to the city center where you will meet your tour guide. The drive to the center should take about one hour.During the tour, you will be exploring Istanbul on foot and using public transportation such as trams and ferries. The car will only be used for pick-up and drop-off at the beginning and end of the tour. We recommend storing any luggage you have at the airport while on tour, but if that is not possible, we can arrange for your luggage to be stored at a secure location during the tour. When it's time for your flight home, please note that the tour will end three hours before your departure time, and you will be dropped off at the airport two hours before your flight. This should give you plenty of time to check-in and get your boarding passes. If you have any walking difficulties, please let us know in advance so we can arrange for a private car at an additional cost. We hope you enjoy your time in Istanbul!
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galata Tower
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Istanbul Private Layover Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Private Transfers from airport to meeting point\from city to airport.
- Private Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
- Topkapı Palace 2400 Turkish Liras per person.
- Basilica Cistern 1500 Turkish Liras.
- Hagia Sophia.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Istanbul Private Layover Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Istanbul Private Layover Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Transfers from airport to meeting point\from city to airport
- Private Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Topkapı Palace 2400 Turkish Liras per person
- Basilica Cistern 1500 Turkish Liras
- Hagia Sophia
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
