1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour
Overview
If you have a long layover in Istanbul, take advantage of the time with one of these tour options and see some of the sights of this historic city. The 6-hour tours can be customized to your interests or the guide will take you to see the top attractions.
What's Included
- Private Airport Pick-up Service
- Local Taxes
- Private Airport Drop-off Service
- Private Local Licensed Tour Guide
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
Meeting and Pickup
We provide pick-up/drop-off at the airport or at the hotels around the airport
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Private Airport Pick-up Service.
- Local Taxes.
- Private Airport Drop-off Service.
- Private Local Licensed Tour Guide.
- Hagia Sophia.
- Basilica Cistern.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Airport Pick-up Service
- Local Taxes
- Private Airport Drop-off Service
- Private Local Licensed Tour Guide
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
