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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.

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

Description

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. 

Includes

Round-trip private transfer to and from Airport Professional & Licensed English-speaking guide Fees for the tram in the center Fees for the ferry cruise to and from the Asian side.

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. This is the best option to avoid Istanbul traffic congestion.
• 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. There is a place available “ Left Baggage “ before the exit gate #13
• 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. USA passports not need a visa to enter in the country.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund