Waiting for your next flight but you have some time that you don't want to spend at Istanbul International Airport? Good news! We have got you covered. Join us for tour and get to see Istanbul's highlights and gain an insight into its history. Start your layover tour with a pickup from the airport at the time that suits your arrival. Hop inside our Vehicle and be ready to get amazed by this cosmopolitan city and then by the end of the tour you will be dropped back to the airport in order to catch your next flight.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $650.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
The area in and around the Sultanahmet Square is the historic Istanbul and leads about all of the historical sights of Istanbul that include the must-see mosques such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia sophia, the museums and monuments such as famous Topkapi Palace Museum, serpant column, obelisk of Theodosius, hippodrome and german fountain. The compact and relatively traffic free area makes it easy to explore the region on foot.
Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Holy Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia, is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul. It has been reopened as mosque in 2020.The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, was the largest Eastern Roman Church in Istanbul. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastest-completed cathedral. With its breathtaking domes that look like hanging in the air, monolithic marble columns and unparalleled mosaics, is one of the wonders of world’s architecture history.
The Bosphorus , also known as the Strait of Istanbul, is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia. Surrounded by breath taking views of Istanbul.
Galata tower, one of the icons of Istanbul, Considered among the oldest towers in the world and one of the symbols of Istanbul, Galata Tower was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. Galata Tower, one of the most important structures that make up the silhouette of Istanbul, was used as a long-term fire watchtower and was named Galata Fire Tower.
Taksim Square, at the northeastern end of İstiklal street, is the heart of modern Istanbul, laid out in the late 1800s. The Independence Monument (İstiklal Anıtı) in the circle at the southern end of the square commemorates the Turkish Republic‘s founder, Kemal Atatürk, in both his roles, as military commander-in-chief and as statesman.
Please advise your flight number and time of landing at the time of booking. We will meet you at the main arrival hall.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Istanbul Layover & Stopover Private Tour. lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $325 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $650. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 24 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Children aged 0–9 pay from $100, adults from $325.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please advise your flight number and time of landing at the time of booking. We will meet you at the main arrival hall. Pickup points include Istanbul International Airport.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We had an 8 hour layover and wanted to see the city. The company provided video instructions on where to find our guide. Upon arrival to gate 14 we were escorted to a nice and clean Mercedes van. Our guide provided excellent knowledge of the key points of the Old City. We were then driven back to the airport wo any concerns or worries. This was the most seamless and amazing experience.
Mahdi was very accommodating and was always giving options on places to visit, which is a necessity for first time travelers. We were also able to adjust the schedule based on what is needed to timely catch our connecting flight
We are truly encouraged by your positive feedback as it resonates with our fundamental goal at Layover in Istanbul: to craft unforgettable journeys. Your satisfaction drives us to continuously improve our services, guaranteeing that upcoming travelers enjoy extraordinary experiences that surpass their imaginations.
Very nice to deal with customers، Prices are good, speed of performance and communication، Thanks a lot
Your positive feedback inspires us because it aligns with our core mission at Layover in Istanbul: creating memorable trips. When you're happy with our service, it motivates us to enhance our offerings, ensuring that future travelers have exceptional experiences that exceed their expectations.
I can tell its nice, I love İstanbul, all features in the city the historical places, also no delays
Your positive feedback fuels our mission at Layover in Istanbul: to create unforgettable trips. It drives us to continually improve, ensuring travelers enjoy outstanding experiences that surpass their expectations.
İt was cool grip, ı really enjoyed it, next time I will visit the City with bigger olan, I advise this trip
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Great team and great service. Multiple language are also available which is very important and we love the experience
Your positive feedback fuels our mission at Layover in Istanbul: crafting unforgettable trips and continually improving for outstanding traveler experiences.
İt was amazing with amazing tour guide, the place the car everything was amazing, also no delay and comfort
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Nice quick trip around Istanbul. Hospitable, educated and nice tour-guide had excellent English skills.
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Very nice place to visit. We enjoyed our tour and the history of the country. The historical buildings were amazing to tour.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Layover & Stopover Private Tour. | 5 hours | 5.0 (9) | $325 | |
 Private Layover Sightseeing Experience of Istanbul | 6 hours | 4.9 (9) | $183 | View |
 Private Istanbul Layover Bosphorus Cruise and Authentic Bazaars | 6–7 hours | — | $275 | View |
 Layover Tour - Glimpse of Istanbul | 4–8 hours | 5.0 (2) | $580 | View |
 Private Stopover Tour in Istanbul with Transportation Included | 6h 30min | 5.0 (9) | $160 | View |
 Private Layover Tour in Istanbul with options | 8 hours | 4.8 (25) | $119 | View |
 Istanbul Private Layover Tour | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (21) | $195 | View |