Private Istanbul Layover Tour
Why spend your stopover waiting at the airport when you can experience the magic of Istanbul? Our exclusive layover tour is designed to turn your transit time into an unforgettable journey.
From the moment you land, we provide a private pickup service to whisk you away to the heart of the city, where your expert guide awaits. Wander through centuries of history, immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture, and explore iconic landmarks like the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, the lively Grand Bazaar, or even cruise along the Bosphorus for stunning skyline views.
With seamless airport transfers, a fully customized itinerary, and a hassle-free return for your next flight, you’ll make the most of every moment. Why wait at the terminal when Istanbul’s wonders are just a short ride away? Let’s turn your layover into a story worth telling!
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, your layover should be at least 6 hours. This allows enough time for customs clearance, transfers, and other necessary arrangements before beginning your tour.
Meeting Point: Istanbul Airport
Itinerary: Upon your arrival in Istanbul, we’ll provide you with clear instructions to follow. Our private driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the historic Old City or city center, where you’ll meet your licensed local guide. Your guide will tailor the tour to your interests, ensuring you see the places that matter most to you. Once your tour is complete, your guide will take you to a convenient meeting point to reconnect with your driver, who will safely return you to the airport in time for your next flight.
Price:
1 to 4 people: 400 Euros
5 to 10 people: 500 Euros
for larger groups please ask, prices are for the group not per person.
Included:
- Privately Guiding
- 2 Private transfers from the airport
Not Included:
- Personal expenses
- Foods and drinks
- Entry fees, depending on your choices and your arrival time, you can decide to visit some of them.
We provide round-trip transfers between the airport and the city. If you’re staying overnight, you can use your return transfer from your hotel to the airport instead. Please note that the tour includes a total of two transfers.
We will skip the ticket lines but none has priority skip the security lines and lines at the Blue Mosque.
This is a private tour and our guides are flexible to have food and drinks stop.
Your transfers will be in a private vehicle, but depending on your chosen itinerary, we’ll explore the city on foot or use public transportation between sites. This is the best way to navigate Istanbul’s vibrant streets and experience the city like a local.
Our tours are available during the daytime, but depending on your arrival time, we can also arrange evening experiences such as a food tour, a traditional hammam visit, or a boat tour. However, please note that we do not offer late-night tours.
EXCELLENT Based on 600 reviews Lidia Moharic2025-02-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a fantastic time on the Free Istanbul Tour! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating stories about the city's history. The pace was perfect, and I loved exploring both popular and lesser-known sights. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul! Faamanu Lefiti2025-02-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tour guide was very informative! Hit main points I wanted to see. Would recommend!! Aj2025-02-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Younes was amazing, very friendly and all around good???? Darpan Gautam2025-02-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Younes was amazing, would highly recommend for everyone! Albert Packer2025-02-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a tour with Yunus and it was a wonderful experience! He took plenty of time to answer all of my many questions! He was super informative and now I see Istanbul and the culture from a totally different perspective. Can’t recommend this tour enough! Maria S2025-02-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an mazing walking tour with Yunus. Thank you very much. High recommended Prashanth Shankar2025-02-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mohamed was an excellent guide and a story teller giving us both cultural and historical relevance to each place we went to. Marissa Weaver2025-02-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did an afternoon walking tour with Mohammad today. He was very lively and friendly. Would recommend his tours! Beth Graley2025-02-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mohamed’s tour was exceptional! Really informative and interesting. He provided such useful insight on Istanbul for tourists & responded to any and all questions. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again - plus the kebab recommendation was 10/10!