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Short Layover Tour from Istanbul Airport

9 Reviews 4.56 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by City Sky Diving and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Istanbul, the city of Constantinople, on your short layover in istanbul and visit the old towns in the city. Learn about the culture and history of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. You may have chance to try amazing local tastes, Turkish cuisine like kebhaps, seafood, street food, Turkish delight, baklava, Turkish coffee, icecream and more.

You will enjoy with your journey starting from Istanbul Ist airport to downtown and passing by magnificent sites and taking lovely photos by Golden Horn, Bosphorus, Galata, Sultanahmet, Marmara sea and more.

You will also have a chance to visit major sites like Blue mosque, Hippodrome. And visit one of the biggest bazaars in the world, with more than 3000 shops. You will see jewelry, gifts, tiles, leather, rugs, lamps, textile and more.

At the end of our layover tour, we will return back airport for your next transit flight from ist airport.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tayakadın
Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Blue Mosque

We will see one of the most famous mosques in istanbul, 400 years old, built by Ottoman empire.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

We will explore the Roman Hippodrome and learn about the history of Roman and Byzantine periods in the city.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

We will explore one of the oldest shopping malls in the world built by Ottoman Empire and see thousands of shops from jewelleries to gifts.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Short Layover Tour from Istanbul Airport?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-340738P20

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Airport transfers
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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