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    Touristanbul

    Distinctive İstanbul experiences, a complimentary service from Turkish Airlines

    Touristanbul helps you make the most of your time in İstanbul!

    About Touristanbul

    If you have a connecting international flight in İstanbul, and a layover between six and 24 hours, you can take advantage of our complimentary Touristanbul service to discover İstanbul.

    You can select one of the eight tours offered by Touristanbul according to the time frame best suited to your flight arrival and departure schedule. During the tours, you can visit İstanbul’s most notable historical sites and enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine. In the city that never sleeps, Touristanbul offers an unforgettable experience.

    After landing at İstanbul Airport, you will be picked up by a vehicle and driven back to the airport at the end of the tour.

    Although the tour times are carefully arranged and planned, if a guest is unable to make their flight in cases that are our responsibility, we will ensure that the passenger reaches their destination smoothly via the next flight.

    How to book Touristanbul

    If you are on an international flight that connects through İstanbul with a layover between six and 24 hours, you can enjoy the Touristanbul. After your Turkish Airlines connecting international flight lands in İstanbul, you can sign up for Touristanbul at the Hotel Desk in the International Arrivals Terminal of İstanbul Airport or from our Touristanbul Desk Office in the Transfer desk area.

    Passengers can take advantage of free tour using their ticket number only ıf issued by Turkish Airlines ticket number starting 235. Touristanbul is available for Turkish Airlines’ flights including codeshare flights.

    Before visiting Türkiye, you can obtain an e-visa at www.evisa.gov.tr/ website. Please check your country’s requirements to see if it is necessary to obtain a visa to enter Türkiye.

    If you are eligible for an e-visa you may obtain it from the Turkish Airlines Sales / Ticket Desks before or on the day of your departure.

    Tour Schedules & Details Tour schedules & details

    • T01 08:00-11:30 Sightseeing Tour
    • T02 08:00-12:00 Balat Tour
    • T03 08:30-15:00 Half day tour
    • T04 08:30-18:00 Full day tour
    • T05 12:00-18:00 Afternoon tour
    • T06 16:00-21:30 Evening tour
    • T07 18:30-23:00 Bosphorous tour
    • T08 18:30-23:00 Shopping tour
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace 

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins 

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace 

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins 

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace 

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins 

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace 

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins 

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace 

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins 

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Sightseeing tour*

    Yedikule Fortress 

    Old Samatya Armenian District 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Walls of Constantine

    Eminonu District 

    Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins


    *Outer visit & Sightseeing tour


    Dolmabahçe Palace 

    Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins 

    Departure from Dolmabahçe Palace

    Taksim Square 

    Galata Tower 

    Golden Horn 

    Aqueduct of Valens 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Return to Istanbul Airport

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Church of St. Mary

    Balat**

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    **a walk through the streets with ancient houses

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Topkapı Palace

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Topkapı Palace

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Topkapı Palace

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Golden Horn and Bosphorus Cruise*

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *Depending on the weather conditions in winter, whole day Sultanahmet tour is planned


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Departure from İstanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Lunch

    Return of İstanbul Airport


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Breakfast 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Obelisk of Thedosius 

    Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

    Topkapı Palace 

    Lunch 

    Grand Covered Bazaar 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Breakfast 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Thedosius


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Lunch

    Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

    New Mosque and Spice Bazaar

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Thedosius


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Topkapı Palace

    Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam 

    Lunch

    New Mosque and Spice Bazaar

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

    Topkapı Palace 

    Lunch

    Grand Covered Bazaar

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Golden Horn and Bosphorus Cruise*

    Hagia Sophia Mosque


    *Depending on the weather conditions in winter, whole day Sultanahmet tour is planned


    Lunch

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Caferaga Medrese

    Topkapı Palace

    Lunch

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Breakfast

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Lunch

    Topkapı Palace

    Return to Istanbul Airport

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Lunch

    Pierre Loti Hill & Coffee House

    Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Square

    Byzantine City Walls

    Ayvansaray Sahaba Tombs

    Church of St. Mary (Panagia - Blachernae)


    Balat**

    Bulgarian St. Stephen Church*

    Ahrida Synagogue*

    Fener Greek Orthodox College*

    Patriarchate of Istanbul

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    *a walk through the streets with ancient houses


    Departure from İstanbul Airport.

    Ortaköy Square, where Ottoman Sultan Beyazıd 2nd welcomed the Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain by the religious disturbance of the Spanish king and queen


    Free time

    Dolmabahçe Palace

    Late Lunch


    Departure from Istanbul Airport.

    Ortaköy Square, where Ottoman Sultan Beyazıd 2nd welcomed the Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain by the religious disturbance of the Spanish king and queen


    Free time

    Dolmabahçe Palace

    Late Lunch


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Lunch

    Taksim Square

    The Statue of Liberty

    Consulate General of France

    Aya Triada Church 

    Aga Mosque


    Saint Antonine Church

    Galata Mevlevihane**

    Galata Tower*

    Free time

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    *Lodge used by Mevlevi dervishes


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Lunch

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Lunch

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain

    Serpentine Column


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Caferaga Medrese

    Hagia Sophia Mosque

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Lunch

    Blue Mosque*

    Hippodrome: German Fountain


    *The Blue Mosque complex is closed to visitors between 2 January and 21 April 2023.


    Serpentine Column

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    Topkapı Palace

    Return to Istanbul Airport

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque

    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd 

    Column of Constantine 

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 

    Grand Bazaar 

    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd 

    Column of Constantine 

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 

    Grand Bazaar 

    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd 

    Column of Constantine 

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    YenikapıHarbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 

    Grand Bazaar 

    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd 

    Column of Constantine 

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 

    Grand Bazaar 

    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd 

    Column of Constantine

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 

    Grand Bazaar 

    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd 

    Column of Constantine 

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Departure from Istanbul Airport 

    Following the Coastal Road 

    Yenikapı Harbour 

    Beyazit Square 

    Istanbul University*

    Beyazit Tower 

    Old Book Market 

    Grand Bazaar 

    Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.


    Tomb of Mahmud the 2nd

    Column of Constantine 

    Hippodrome Square 

    German Fountain 

    Egyptian Obelisk 

    Serpentine Column 

    Obelisk of Theodosius 

    Blue Mosque*

    Hagia Sophia*

    Dinner 

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Information is provided about its historical and cultural importance without entering the building.

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November


    Bosphorus Tour

    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner (Takeaway)

    Bosphorus Cruise*

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    *Operating between 01 May - 30 November

    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport


    Departure from Istanbul Airport

    Dinner

    Shopping in Galataport

    Return to Istanbul Airport

    Welcome to İstanbul

    To take advantage of Touristanbul during your layover, simply proceed through the passport and customs control points after you arrive at İstanbul Airport. You can book a tour at the Touristanbul Desk, located in the International Arrivals Terminal or from the Touristanbul Desk office. Touristanbul is the opposite of the arrival hall of the Turkish Airlines and opposite the passport control at the Transfer Desk area. After you book your tour, a guide will pick you up.

    Discover İstanbul

    Touristanbul takes you to İstanbul’s most iconic sites and monuments. You’ll see some of the world’s most prominent structures and experience a taste of the city, as well as a fabulous view of the legendary Bosphorus!

    Discover the beauties
    Enjoy your meal

    Enjoy your meal

    During your tour, you will have the opportunity to sample traditional Turkish and Ottoman cuisine at an elegant restaurant.

    See you soon

    Thank you for joining our tour. We hope you enjoyed your time in İstanbul and we look forward to seeing you on another Turkish Airlines flight!

    See you soon

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