Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Price from
- $275 / person
- Location
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 49 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Guided Istanbul Tours
Description
Make the most of your stopover with a private Istanbul layover tour designed around your flight schedule. With airport pickup and drop-off, explore the highlights of Istanbul’s Old City with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar. As a private experience, the itinerary can be adjusted according to your available time and interests, making it ideal for first-time visitors, families, and travelers with limited time in Istanbul. Skip the line service is not available for Blue Mosque - there is a queue for the entrance. Fast-track tickets are available for Hagia Sophia. On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 53 times a day, 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 29
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $275
- Child (ages 3–7)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $550.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 28.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sultanahmet District
Sultanahmet District
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Hippodrome
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia Museum
Topkapi Palace Museum
Topkapi Palace
Basilica Cistern
Explore the Basilica Cistern, one of Istanbul’s most impressive Byzantine landmarks. Walk among its illuminated marble columns, see the famous Medusa heads, and learn how this 6th-century underground reservoir once supplied water to the imperial city.
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
What's included
Included
Roundtrip Airport Transfers with Private Van
Private Tour with a Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide
Not included
Museum Tickets (Available upon request)
Lunch and Drinks
Gratuities (Suggested)
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from Istanbul New Airport (IST) or SAW Airport. Please advise us your flight numbers to follow up.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
49 reviews
How it compares in Istanbul
- Price unchanged over the last 16 days
Excurgo comparison of 3,642 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2pm on Fridays.
- Kid-Friendly tour guide will be accompanying your family on this tour.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport take?
Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport cost?
Prices start at $275 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 $550. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 53 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
How much does Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport cost for children?
Children aged 3–7 pay nothing, adults from $275. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from Istanbul New Airport (IST) or SAW Airport. Please advise us your flight numbers to follow up. Pickup points include Istanbul Port, Istanbul International Airport.
What languages is Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Kid-Friendly tour guide will be accompanying your family on this tour.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guided Istanbul Tours.
Reviews(49)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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