Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport


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Pricing Info:

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This layover tour of Istanbul covers all the highlights of the city. Visit the monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, go to the Hagia Sophia the former mosque and church turned into museum, shop for all kind of souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar, see the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapi Palace and admire the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Accompany of your local tour guide will be useful for your family and young kids.


What's Included

Private tour

Private transportation

Professional local guide

Roundtrip transfers from/to Airport

What's Not Included

Lunch

Museum/Attraction Tickets


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2pm on Fridays.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Kid-Friendly tour guide will be accompanying your family on this tour.
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays
  • Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1 – New Year May 2/3/4 – Ramadan Celebrations July 9/10/11/12 – Eid Celebrations October 29 – Republic Day
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sultanahmet District
Sultanahmet District

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome
Hippodrome

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia Museum

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sogukcesme Sokak
Sogukcesme Street

• Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern
Byzantine Cistern; was the water storage of Byzantine Empire providing clean drinking water to the citizens of city, especially during period of siege.

Please note that Basilica Cistern is under restoration until the end of 2022.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hagia Irene Museum
Hagia Irene Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sarnic
Byzantine Cistern; was the water storage of Byzantine Empire providing clean drinking water to the citizens of city, especially during period of siege.

Please note that Basilica Cistern is under restoration until the end of 2022.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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