Why choose this Istanbul tour ?

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, shop for all kinds of souvenirs in the world’s oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar, and 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.

Skip the line service is not available for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque – there is a queue for the entrance).

If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.

On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.



Make the most of your Istanbul adventure

What makes Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport a unique experience ?

Sultanahmet District

Blue Mosque (TEMPORARILY CLOSED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 – APRIL 1 ON 2023)

Hippodrome

Sultanahmet Square

Hagia Sophia Museum

Topkapi Palace

Grand Bazaar

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Istanbul Layover Tour
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    Private guided tour including pick up/drop off to Ataturk Airport with a private van.
    Pickup included
  • Professional local guide
  • Private tour
  • Roundtrip transfers from/to Airport

Not Included

  • Museum/Attraction Tickets

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Special Instructions:

    • Please send us your email address so that you can receive a confirmation email which includes details about departure time, point, museum tickets and tour guide and van. (guidedistanbultours.ist@gmail.com)

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  • This Tour is Provided by Guided Istanbul Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 34 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.