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Unique Istanbul experiences free with Turkish Airlines

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

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 Ataturk Airport.

Tour schedules & details

08:30 - 11:00 sightseeing tour
09:00 - 15:00 tour
12:00 - 18:00 tour
09:00 - 18:00 tour
16:00 - 21:00 Walk tour

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Departure from Istanbul Ataturk 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 Ataturk Airport

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Departure from Istanbul Ataturk Airport

Lunch

Pierre Loti Hill & Coffee House

Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Square

Byzantine City Walls

Ayvansaray Sahaba Tombs

Church of St. Mary (Panagia - Blachernae)

Balat (a walk through the streets with ancient houses)

Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (from outside)

Ahrida Synagogue (from outside)

Fener Greek Orthodox College (from outside)

Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

Return to Istanbul Atatürk Airport

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Departure from Istanbul Ataturk 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 Ataturk Airport

Places to see

Welcome to Istanbul

Let’s say you arrived at Istanbul Ataturk 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.