Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.
Overview
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
What's Included
- Private Walking Tour
- Private Airport to City & City to Airport Rides
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food & Drinks
- Cabin Bags and Carry-ons should be stored at the Left Lugagge.
- Private vehicle for the whole tour duration
- Topkapı Palace
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
Meeting and Pickup
Arrival & Meet-Up:Upon landing at Istanbul Airport, proceed through passport control and follow signs to the Exit.Please Do NOT go to the Transit Area, unless you are arriving significantly earlier than the earliest starting time (which varies seasonally and by weekday, typically 06:00 AM or 06:30 AM on weekends) or heading to Business Lounge.If you are not going directly to your accommodation for an overnight stay, it is highly recommended to store your luggage at the airport's left luggage facility next to the Turkish Airlines Hotel Desk before exiting.Exit through Door #13 in the Arrivals Terminal.Look for MEET&GREET representative holding an “M55” sign outside the terminal, just beyond the exit of door #13. They will be waiting for you there, not inside the terminal. Please approach and check-in for transfer. Expect to meet your representative approximately 1 hour after your flight lands. The MEET and Greet service is a 3rd party service to help direct you to your driver. They have no information on your tour.For any issues or if you cannot find the team, contact Mr. Latif immediately at +90 544 585 98 51 (WhatsApp available). Tour Commencement & Transfer Details:The standard tour service includes two-way airport transfers. Vehicles provided are not dedicated and reserved for the full day. After meeting the representative, you will be transferred to the city center (45-60 minutes).There, you will meet your tour guide for your personalized Istanbul tour. After the tour, you will be returned to the airport at least 2 hours prior to your departure.If you require the van to be dedicated and reserved for the full day, or if you request a detour for hotels located outside of the standard touring area, additional fees will apply.For Cruise Travelers or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Arrivals, pickup point info will be provided separately. Wish you a great Istanbul Experience on your layover!
What To Expect
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Istanbul (pass by)
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar Jewelers
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Suleymaniye Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
KadIkoy CarsIsI
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galata Tower (pass by)
Yeni Camii (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2.30 pm on Fridays.
- Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays
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