Make the most of your layover in Istanbul with a private guided stopover tour that includes round-trip airport transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST).Choose between a 4, 6, or 8-hour experience and discover some of the city's most iconic landmarks with a professional licensed guide before returning to the airport in time for your next flight.
After meeting your driver at the airport, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Istanbul's Historic Peninsula, where your licensed guide will begin a guided walking tour. Visit the German Fountain, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque(outside during prayer times), and Hagia Sophia (exterior guidance), while learning about the city's rich Byzantine and Ottoman history.
Depending on the duration selected, continue to additional attractions such as Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, the *Grand Bazaar,the Spice Bazaar, or enjoy a scenic drive along the Bosphorus.Entrance tickets to museums are optional and not included.
Choose from 4, 6, or 8-hour options to match your layover. Longer tours allow additional time to visit museums, local neighborhoods, or enjoy a meal at a traditional Turkish restaurant (at your own expense).
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to Istanbul Airport with sufficient time before your departing flight.
Suggested Itinerary
4-Hour Tour
- Pickup from Istanbul Airport
- Transfer to Sultanahmet
- Guided walking tour of the German Fountain, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia (outside)
- Return transfer to the airport
6-Hour Tour
- Everything included in the 4-hour tour
- Visit the Grand Bazaar or Basilica Cistern (optional entrance)
- Scenic drive through the historic city
- Return transfer to the airport
8-Hour Tour
- Everything included in the 6-hour tour
- Visit Topkapi Palace (optional entrance)
- Stop at the Spice Bazaar or Bosphorus waterfront
- Free time for lunch (at your own expense)
- Return transfer to the airport