In the evening, you can still enjoy the beautifully illuminated exteriors of both landmarks and explore the surrounding courtyards. Your licensed guide will provide a detailed panoramic explanation from outside during the night tour. Hagia Sophia’s upper gallery is open only during the day and typically closes around 19:00. After this time, interior visits are not allowed since it is an active mosque. The Blue Mosque also closes early — around 19:00 in summer and 17:30 in winter.
Night Layover Tour including Airport Transfers and Private Guide
Istanbul Night Tour is one of the best options for travelers who arrive in Istanbul late afternoon or evening and want to see major tourist attractions of Istanbul with some leisure activities during an overnight layover in Istanbul. If you have 7 hour or any longer stopover duration between two flights, it is possible to experience Istanbul by night.
Perfect for Late Afternoon – Evening Arrivals & After Midnight or Next Day Early Morning Departures
Flight Window: Arrive at IST- SAW between 15:00 –19:00 PM |
Tour Duration: 5–6 hours including transfers
How It Works
Your flight arriving late afternoon/evening? Well, now you may think that it is a missed chance to see major museums inside. Maybe you won’t have the opportunity to visit all famous sites of Istanbul, but you will definitely see a few of them and experience a different aspect of the city at night. Istanbul is a city that never sleeps and it is alive even after dark.
In this private walking night tour with built-in airport transfers, you will be accompanied by a professional tour guide following your airport pick-up and it will be fully customized for your likes. You will experience busy atmosphere of historical markets Grand Bazaar or Spice Market before closing its doors; Walk through vibrant spice stalls at Spice Market where locals searching the best deals and freshest staples from local suppliers; Watch fishermen waiting for their catch on Galata Bridge and as the sun goes down, hop on ferry for a ride crossing between continents while city lights turn on; Witness Istanbul on a different continent!
Kadıkoy Neighborhood is a heaven for foodies. Sample some interesting food or may want to sit for a proper dinner for exploring Turkish Cuisine in depth; Catching ferry back to European side of Istanbul and see Bosphorus bridge decorated in colorful lights; Continue for a walk on Istiklal Street strolling down to Galata Tower; Catch public tram to old city to walk around of famous attractions; Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Roman Hippodrome. If time permits, you can treat yourself with Turkish Bath before heading back to Airport.
Once tour has been concluded, you will be transferred back by private van and dropped off at international departure gate.
Istanbul Night Tour Pricing (Per Group)
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1 Person: $220 USD
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2 People: $120 pp ($240 total)
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3 People: $87 pp ($260 total)
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4 People: $70 pp ($280 total)
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5 People: $60 pp ($300 total)
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6 People: $53 pp ($320 total)
Optional Full-Time Vehicle Upgrades (Exclusively Designed)
If you require more than the standard airport/hotel transfer and prefer to keep a private vehicle and driver at your disposal throughout the entire tour, you may choose one of the following options according to your group size.
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Mercedes Vito Minivan (up to 6 passengers): + $100 USD per group
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Mercedes Sprinter Large Van (up to 14 passengers): + $150 USD per group
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Minibus (up to 27 passengers): + $250 USD per group
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