Service of expert tour guide /6 hours and airport pick up/drop off. The price is per your group or family for 1 to 4 people, not per person. There will be $20 additional charge per additional tour participant after 4 (excluding the museum tickets). Now, start by choosing your tour date.About private tours
A private tour is defined as your family, friends, or other group of people you’ve assembled. We offer private tours only and don’t combine individuals or smaller parties into groups
About Istanbul Layover tours
Discover Istanbul on your layover on your schedule for a valuable experience in a short period of time. Need at least 5-6 hours layover to do this tour. Suggested ideal plan would be to discover some of the the city’s most historic and iconic sites in Sultanahmet /Old city area and visit the Grand Bazaar.
Highlights
Private pick up and drop off at the airport.
Visiting historic and iconic sites in Sultanahmet /Old city area.
Chance to try an authentic Turkish meal
Chance to shop at historical Turkish Bazaars
Customized tour plan
Express tickets for fast track entry (not included/to be paid separately)
Visiting historic and iconic sites in Sultanahmet /Old city area.
Chance to try an authentic Turkish meal
Chance to shop at historical Turkish Bazaars
Customized tour plan
Express tickets for fast track entry (not included/to be paid separately)
Overview
We customize your layover tour around your schedule with a local guide to get the most out of your time. Only private tours ! No crowds to wait for, no schedules to worry about, no busses to catch. Leave the airport in your private minivan and discover an entire culture in hours. Airport pick up and drop off will be included.
Notes
Please note that transportation is only for transfers. We don’t keep it during the tour.
Meeting with your private guide will be just outside customs area after baggage claim.
You may leave your bags at the airport.
Please tell us if you also want to try an authentic Turkish meal (at your own expense) during the tour.
Meeting with your private guide will be just outside customs area after baggage claim.
You may leave your bags at the airport.
Please tell us if you also want to try an authentic Turkish meal (at your own expense) during the tour.
Inclusions
Service of a professional tour guide /6 hours
Airport pick up / drop off
Airport pick up / drop off
Exclusions
Transportation during the tour
Entry/Admission / All museums
Lunch
Gratuity
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Fantastic private evening tour in Istanbul!
I had an 8 hour layover in Istanbul and decided to take advantage of that and see a bit of the city. Since my flight wasn’t scheduled to arrive until 5 PM, I wasn’t sure that would be possible. But, Ali agreed to a private personal tour and give up his Sunday night for me. I found a car and driver waiting for me when I arrived and, even better, the driver knew the short-cuts to avoid traffic jams.
This couldn’t have worked out better. Ali is friendly, knowledgeable on a variety of topics and a great conversationalist (with impeccable English). He gives tours focused on food, history, shopping and religions. I got a taste of each. After an excellent walking tour of old Istanbul, we took a ferry to the Asian side for dinner. Ali took me to a restaurant well known to locals but I was probably the only tourist there – perfect! We got a table outdoors and watched the pedestrians stroll by while enjoying our conversation and food. This is how you’d image the introduction to Istanbul being if Anthony Bourdain’s location scouts were in charge. I’m so pleased I decided to leave the airport and have Ali introduce me to Turkey. I had a great time.