Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.
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
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Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.
Pickup included
What's included in Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
IstanbulPass-by Only
All listed attractions below are not meant to be visited on every tour scenario due to the time limitations and the tour itinerary can be shortened and altered by the guide's suggestion or traveler's instructions with traveler's consent due to the crowds or restoration work at the sites /museums, personal interests & fitness level, weather conditions & closure times of the places, public gatherings, political rallies, religious/public holidays, marathons, traffic situation and flight arrival times. A tentative itinerary will be communicated prior to the day.
Hippodrome
The equivalent of Maxiumus Circus, city of Rome was immitated in new capital of Roman Empire as we call Byzantine Hippodrome; Hear the stories of glory chariot riders and amazed with monuments erected by the ambitios Roman engineers; Egpytian Obelisk, Serpent Colomn and Colomn of Constantine.
Blue Mosque
As an operating mosque, your guide will take you inside of mosque complex in between praying times and help you to barrow a scarf or skirt if needed. it is closed until 14.00 pm on Fridays due to Friday noon prayer service. Attention; There is ongoing restoration and the view is blocked by scaffolding.
Inclusions
- Round-Trip Private Airport Transfers (not dedicated full time)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Tour
- Proffesional Guide
- 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
- Full Time Driving Tour with Dedicated Driver & Van
- TopkapI Palace
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are closed until 2.30 pm on Fridays.
- Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Arrival & Meet-Up: Upon landing at Istanbul Airport, proceed through passport control and follow signs to the Exit. Pleade Do NOT go to the Transit Area, unless you are arriving significantly earlier than the earliest starting time (which varies seasonally and by weekday, typically 06:00 AM or 06:30 AM on weekends) or heading to Business Lounge. If you are not going directly to your accommodation for an overnight stay, it is highly recommended to store your luggage at the airport's left luggage facility next to the Turkish Airlines Hotel Desk before exiting. Exit through Door #14 in the Arrivals Terminal. Look for an SBL MEET&GREET representative holding an “SBL” sign outside the terminal, just beyond the exit of door #14. They will be waiting for you there, not inside the terminal. Please approach and check-in for transfer. Expect to meet your representative approximately 1 hour after your flight lands. The SBL service is a 3rd party service to help direct you to your driver. They have no information on your tour. For any issues or if you cannot find the team, contact Mr. Latif immediately at +90 544 585 98 51 (WhatsApp available). Tour Commencement & Transfer Details: The standard tour service includes two-way airport transfers. Vehicles provided are not dedicated and reserved for the full day. After meeting the SBL representative, you will be transferred to the city center (45-60 minutes). There, you will meet your tour guide for your personalized Istanbul tour. After the tour, you will be returned to the airport at least 2 hours prior to your departure. If you require the van to be dedicated and reserved for the full day, or if you request a detour for hotels located outside of the standard touring area, additional fees will apply. For Cruise Travelers or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Arrivals, pickup point info will be provided separately. Wish you a great Istanbul Experience on your layover!
