Istanbul Layover Tour: Personalized, Private Journey with a Local

Experience Istanbul like a local on a personalized layover tour. Skip the tourist traps and explore the city’s iconic attractions, neighborhoods, and cultural diversity.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eminonu Pier - Join a like-minded host to explore Istanbul’s unique districts and discover hidden local gems along the way
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  • Grand Bazaar Jewelers - Explore…
What's Included
  • Transfers to and from the airport via taxi
  • Choose 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Your host will meet you at the airport
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Additional transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city – even if it is only for a few hours. Join one of our hosts in a personalized experience where they’ll enable you to see Istanbul through the eyes of a local that knows it inside out! From iconic mosques to tangles of streets and bazaars that enrich its cultural diversity- there is so…

Location
Istanbul Airport
Terminal Caddesi
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joniel_v
Dec 15, 2024
A short and concise over view - The guide was very pleasant on time and knowledgable with history he speaks fluent english and organize his tour in a smooth fashion way. He is honest and does nlt waste any time . Thank you.
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Elisabethp723
Jul 17, 2024
Big bang for the buck - I was so lucky to get to spend my layover with Feruza! She showed such amazing knowledge and passion for the city that it was infectious! She met us at the airport, took us up to olde towne where we got to see the bazaar, the blue mosque, a subterranean museum, and got to enjoy the local cuisine. If you have the time get out and see the city with an amazing and passionate guide Feruza!!!
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Leebj2663sy
Jul 7, 2024
Outstanding layover experience! - Latif is a perfect guide to help a first time visitor understand the historical, religious, and political landscape of Istanbul. I had only 3 hours but he packed them with visits to key sites and insightful commentary. I will be back in a couple of years and definitely plan to engage his services again. Outstanding guide!
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Elisabeth_p
Jun 27, 2024
Great taste of Istanbul - Our guide Feruza was excellent! She picked us up straight from the airport! We got to see the Grand Bizarre, several historic sites, and sampled the local cuisine! She got us back to the airport in ample time to make our connection!
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Miroslav_h
Jun 17, 2024
Perfect day in Istanbul! - Feruza figured out how to make it possible for us to visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Market, the spice market, take a sunset cruise, and a stroll through the modern district all in one day! She kept us informed with important facts regarding each historical monument we visited. We would highly recommend taking a tour with her on your next trip to Istanbul!
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Donovan_w
Jun 8, 2024
Great layover tour - Jamal is amazing. He’s very conversational, warm and knows all the short cuts around the city. This tour is great for someone who doesn’t want to just settle for the basics and would like to explore in depth.
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Alyx_a
Jun 1, 2024
An incredible 8-hours in Istanbul. Get a taste of the city. - We booked this tour on an 18-hour layover in Istanbul. It was a wonderful way explore, learn and BE in the city with a local. Jamal was amazing. Very communicative, knowledgeable about history, landmarks, and current events. He customized the tour to our interests. It was such a great way to see so much of the city and get a taste of Istanbul in 8-hours.
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N4671sfanthonyp
Jun 1, 2024
Great way to see Istanbul at your choice - Jamal was excellent. Very professional and Interesting. He really cared to made it a great day. He was showed me the part of the city I wanted to see and Kept it a great day. if you get Jamal he will make it special for sure.
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D_m
May 27, 2024
Great layover tour - Guide met me at 7am as I requested I only had 3-4hr. She was very informative. Changed the itinerary to what I wanted to see and I told her I walk fast and she kept up lol. Even had time to eat and grab a beer. Great layover tour
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X5907afoliviad
Apr 16, 2024
Istanbul Tour with Aylin - Aylin was an amazing guide. I was able to see all of the city in such a short amount of time. We did everything I could’ve dreamed of and more. She was so informative and very accommodating to my needs
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