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Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems
(49) Reviews
Fatih
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Istanbul is very chaotic and going through a well-thought city route that covers a lot of good spots both hidden and must-see ones is a great opportunity to make. It would save a great time for the visitor and also localize the experience. You can learn a lot about the current news, trends, culture which might be broader and more open-minded that what you could find available on a blog post or a old time youtube vlog.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Tour Guidance Service
Museum Fees
Lunch
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Alemdar Caddesi
we are meeting in front of the entrance of the Gulhane Park on Alemdar Street.
Return
Grand Bazaar
After seeing the Grand Bazaar lastly, our tour will end nearby a tram station.
Itinerary
1
Topkapi Palace Museum
This visit to the 15th-century palace is very telling to understand the life and culture during Ottoman Empire that took Istanbul from Romans in 1453 and ruled until the foundation of Republic of Turkey in 1923.
Topkapı Palace Fee > 1500 Lira
2 hours
2
Hagia Sophia Mosque
We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.
1 hour
3
Hippodrome
At Hippodrome Area we will learn about the culture and entertainment hub of Roman and Ottoman Empire and also learn the background story of the interesting monuments such as Serpent Column and Obelisk of Theodosius.
30 minutes
4
Blue Mosque
This 17th-century mosque is worth to pay visit to get familiar with religion of Islam. It a complex of tomb, school and market place 'Arasta Bazaar' with small street full of little shops. There is a great variety of goods to buy great souvenirs. No admission fee for the mosque. It is suitable to carry a scarf to cover the head during the visit.
45 minutes
5
Basilica Cistern
We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of the biggest Roman cistern in Istanbul
30 minutes
6
Grand Bazaar
After a walk with highlights of the market and assistance for the specific product you intend to buy, we complete the trip in a special venue where we have a turkish coffee or a tea and a traditional dessert in a great ambiance.
15 minutes
Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems
(49) Reviews
Fatih
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Istanbul is very chaotic and going through a well-thought city route that covers a lot of good spots both hidden and must-see ones is a great opportunity to make. It would save a great time for the visitor and also localize the experience. You can learn a lot about the current news, trends, culture which might be broader and more open-minded that what you could find available on a blog post or a old time youtube vlog.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Tour Guidance Service
Museum Fees
Lunch
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Alemdar Caddesi
we are meeting in front of the entrance of the Gulhane Park on Alemdar Street.
Return
Grand Bazaar
After seeing the Grand Bazaar lastly, our tour will end nearby a tram station.
