Istanbul:Private Layover Tour from Istanbul Airports&Hotels Pickup from İstanbul Havalimanı Airport
ID: GYG203728-317287
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy the best of Istanbul with your local licensed guide. Discover the highlights and the hidden gems of the city in a short time instead sitting at the airport for hours.
Go on this tour and explore the city instead of waiting at the airport during your layover. With your friendly local guide, feel like you have done a lot in a short amount of time. Your itinerary will be redesigned according to your landing time and your guide will confirm the best itinerary for you when you meet at the airport.
If your flight lands before 4:00 PM, you will be able to go inside the sights but if your flight lands after 4:00 PM, you will not be able to go inside the sights but you will see Istanbul at night. The sights you can see included the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Galata Bridge, Bosporus Bridge, Bosporus to Kadıköy cruise, Maidens Tower, Kadıköy food market, Karaköy neighborhood, Taksim Square, and Istıklal Avenue. You can choose the additional activities of a Turkish bath for 50 Euro, dinner at a local restaurant for between 10 and 20 Euro, or a baklava tasting for between 5 and 10 Euro.
Highlights
- Taste the rich and diverse Turkish cuisine at the local food market
- Experience the ferry cruise from the Europen side to the Asian side
- Visit the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sofia that hosts Islam and Christianity
- Explore the 15th century Grand Bazaar with 4,000 shops
- See the Blue Mosque and experience the live call to pray
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that, the car will be used only for pick up and drop off. Once you arrive the center the tour will be walking and we use the tram or the ferry depend on the itinerary you choose.
• Women must bring a scarf to cover their hair when visiting the mosque or borrow one at the mosque
• If you have any luggage with you we suggest you to store it at the airport luggage store for a small charge
• Wi-Fi is available at some cafes
• Please note that you might need a visa to leave Istanbul airport; please apply for an e-visa to save time at the airport
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
After landing, walk to the exit outside the airport. Due to pandemic rules, staff are not allowed to enter the airport, so they have to wait outside. Find platform 13 after you exit the airport. Here, there will be many people holding signs. Look for the "M44" signboard. After you find your staff member, show them your name and they will lead you to the driver. You will then be driven to the center which will take about one hour. Your guide will meet you at your drop off point and the tour will start from there.
The activity provider will be monitoring your flight and will be aware of any delays. Your pickup time is one hour after landing.
If you have any extra luggage with you on the tour, it is suggested to store it at the airport, as the car will only be used for pickup and drop-off from the airport. If you are unable to store your luggage at the airport, your luggage can be stored at a partner's restaurant in the center and it will be picked up at the end of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
