Private Istanbul Layover Tours & Activities

Istanbul, Turkiye
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$145.00
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Overview
Duration
10h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports.

Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport now. You will be met and accompanied to the vehicle by a welcome host at a spesific spot / time.

Timely & Safe Logistic; Enjoy comfortable round-trip transfer from/to airport with private and spacious van. .

Fast Track Entry: Be VIP and save precious time at the museums ticket desks thanks to the accredited tour guides from Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Professional and Enthusiastic Guides: Our guides are not only a good historian but also your travel companion. Learn about culture, politics & religion through personal stories and anecdotes.

Eat like a local: Taste delicious, reasonable non-touristy local food at the eatiers where the only locals eat. Various food restrictions are welcomed

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Infants must sit on laps. Infant seats available. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2.30 pm on Fridays.. Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

included
What's included
included-item
Proffesional Guide. Private Tour. Air-conditioned vehicle. Round-Trip Private Airport Transfer. Public Transportation tickets - Ferry & Tram. Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Food & Drinks. Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace. Cabin Bags and Carry-ons should be stored at the Left Lugagge.. Visa Requirements; Please check evisa.gov.tr/en
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When

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Istanbul Layover Tours & Activities
11/2/2023 - 8/31/2024

Monday - Thursday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday : 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday : 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM

9/1/2024 - 9/30/2024

Monday - Saturday : 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Operating days

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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Istanbul Layover Tours
Meeting Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Meet & Greet Service

MEET& GREET (M44) will be waiting you with a board sign M44 in front of Exit Gate #14 Arrivals Terminal and accompany you to your vehicle.

We would like to inform you that Meet & Greet service is provided by a third-party firm (M44) merely to assist you to reach your driver & vehicle at the airport and they are not able to answer to the questions regarding the scope of the tour services and itineraries to be provided by Istanbul Layover Tours.

Please first store your luggage at the left luggage before exiting through Gate 14. The detailed directions for Meet & Greet and Left Bag with a map, picture and video footage will be provided upon receiving booking confirmation.

We expect to meet our travelers in 1 (one) hour after landing with earliest 06.00 am for weekdays and 06.30 am for weekends. We will be tracking the flight and adjust the pick-up time accordingly. In case of any issue with navigating at the airport, failing to spot the meeter, delayed pick-up or any issue can be occurred that day regarding pick-up, please contact to Mr. Latif at this number +90 544 585 98 51 immediately. Please do NOT send email or messages as it may take time to be seen. Preferably, please add the number to your contacts (WhatsApp available) prior to the day in case of that you may not have internet connection.

The airport transfer takes roughly 45 - 60 minutes to city center and then you will be meeting your guide. Following the tour, you will be dropped off at the airport 2 hours prior to departing flight time at the latest.

PLEASE GO THROUGH PASSPORT CONTROL AFTER LANDING.
FOLLOW THE SIGN EXIT AFTER PASSPORT CONTROL
PLEASE STORE YOUR BAGS AT THE LEFT BAG BEFORE EXITING THROUGH GATE 14
KEEP EYE ON THE SIGN GATE #14 AND YOU WILL SEE THE MEETERS WAITING FOR THEIR GUESTS ON THE LEFT, OUTSIDE OF THE GATE #14 EXIT

Airports

  • Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye
  • Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye

Ports

  • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye