Airport Layover Tour: Experience the Best of the Istanbul With a Local
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Overview of the tour in Istanbul
Hey traveler!
Why bother counting down the minutes and getting bored out of your mind when you've got a layover in Istanbul? Trust me, you don't want to spend hours pulling your hair out at the airport.
Instead, why not join my tour and discover cities highlights & hidden gems, see stunning sights & taste delicious food
Let's check some places & activities:
Hagia Sophia: Stunning 1500-year-old structure that will take your breath away.
Blue Mosque: Magnificent beauty of Ottoman architecture as you admire over 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles that adorn this masterpiece.
Basilica Cistern: The underground world of impressive engineering from the 6th century. You'll be surrounded by a mysterious and fascinating vibe
Grand Bazaar/Egyptian Market: Visit the largest trade center from the Middle Ages. Still in its original shape with more than 4,000 shops with a great variety of products
Local Districts: Explore and capture cool photos of local districts like trendy Beyoglu&Galata, hip Cihangir, cozy Karakoy, and hippie Kadikoy
Turkish Cuisine: Don't settle for a boring burger at the airport. Instead, indulge in mouthwatering kebabs, sweet baklava, and other delicious local dishes
This activity includes:
- The Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
- All about transportation: gas, tool fees, parking at airport and at the city, public transportation in the historical peninsula & my guideness ofc:)
On arrival
After booking the tour, I will tell you about the meeting point at the airport.
Things to note
The places to cover highly depends on your layover time and duration.
Please indicate your flight number for tracking.
Entrance tickets are not included in Basilica Cistern.
Better to be in comfy shoes:) and for ladies to have a piece of fabric to cover their hair during mosque visits.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.