Istanbul Layover & Stopover Private Tour.

5.0 (9 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: KEY 2 DESTINATIONS

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Sultanahmet Square

20 min Admission not included

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 Grand Mosque

15 min Admission not included

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.
Bosphorus Strait

15 min Admission included

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

10 min Admission not included

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

20 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Istanbul International Airport

Please advise your flight number and time of landing at the time of booking. We will meet you at the main arrival hall.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.