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Unique Istanbul experiences free with Turkish Airlines

Touristanbul organized for you and make your waiting period a journey!

Enjoy our daily Bosphorus tours from 1 May - 31 October (18:00-23:00).

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What is Touristanbul?

If you have a connecting international flight in Istanbul with a layover between 6-24 hours, you can make use of our free Touristanbul service to discover Istanbul.

How to apply?

After your Turkish Airlines connecting international flight, you can sign up for Touristanbul at the Hotel Desk in the International Arrivals Terminal of Istanbul Airport.

Before visiting Turkey, you can get an e-visa, in accordance to the terms of your own country, from www.evisa.gov.tr/ website.

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

T01 08:00 - 11:30 Sightseeing tour
T02 08:30 - 15:00 tour
T03 08:30 - 18:00 tour
T04 12:00 - 18:00 tour
T05 16:00 - 21:30 walk tour
T06 18:00 - 23:00 Bosphorus tour

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Departure from Istanbul Airport

Following the Coastal Road

Sight seeing tour (outer visit & sight seeing tour)

Yedikule Fortress

Old Samatya Armanian District

Yeni Kapı Harbour

Walls of Constantine

Eminonu District

Photo break on Galata Bridge for 10 mins

Dolmabahçe Palace

Free time at Dolmabahçe Palace for 20 mins

Departs from Dolmabahçe Palace

Taksim Square

Galata Tower

Golden Horn

Aqueduct of Valens

Yeni Kapı Harbour

Returns to Istanbul Airport

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Departure from Istanbul Airport

Following the Coastal Road

Yeni Kapı Harbour

Beyazit Square

Istanbul University (outer visit)

Beyazit Tower

Old Book Market

Grand Bazaar

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 (outer visit)

Hagia Sophia (outer visit)

Dinner

Returns to Istanbul Airport

Welcome to Istanbul

Let’s say you arrived at Istanbul Airport and if you have visa or no visa requires and have 6-24 hours layover time. You will be picked up by a tour guide. When you proceed to the Hotel Desk, 30 minutes before the tour starts, after passport and customs controls.

Enjoy your meal

Are you ready to be introduced to the extraordinary tastes alongside Istanbul’s magnificent views? During the tour you will get chance to taste delicious Turkish and Ottoman traditional food at an elegant restaurant.

Discover the beauties

Get ready to see world famous monuments witnessing history! We are confident that this will be one of your most memorable experiences. You will enjoy a great Bosphorus view from Ortaköy and fill every moment with joy in Istanbul.

See you soon

Thank you for joining our tour. Hope you enjoyed your tour and see you again on another Turkish Airlines flight. You can share your experience with all your friends and travel lovers. You will always remember this unique Istanbul adventure.