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Istanbul Private Old Town Tour By Art Historian
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Take an Art Historian tour of Istanbul led by a knowledgeable local. You have the option of letting him handle all the excellent and essential planning, or you can alter it to suit your preferences. In addition to helping you experience history, a ton of laughs, loads of pictures, customs, and of course the legendary Istanbul, your guide will be there even if you just have one day to explore this city.
In five hours, we promise not to squander your time and never pressure you into looking at or purchasing a carpet or leather jacket. Yunus, a single local art historian, will be your tour guide for the entire duration. Take your time and experience this stunning city of Istanbul without feel...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed Art Historian Guide
Private Tour
Food and drinks
Museum Entry Fees
Pick Up and Drop Off Service
Topkapı Palace Entry ticket fee 1500 Turkish Liras per person
Meeting Points
Departure
German Fountain
The guide with the red strip License with a black umbrella will be at the meeting point, so it will be easy to recognize him in front of German Fountain
Return
Grand Bazaar
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Take an Art Historian tour of Istanbul led by a knowledgeable local. You have the option of letting him handle all the excellent and essential planning, or you can alter it to suit your preferences. In addition to helping you experience history, a ton of laughs, loads of pictures, customs, and of course the legendary Istanbul, your guide will be there even if you just have one day to explore this city.
In five hours, we promise not to squander your time and never pressure you into looking at or purchasing a carpet or leather jacket. Yunus, a single local art historian, will be your tour guide for the entire duration. Take your time and experience this stunning city of Istanbul without feel...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed Art Historian Guide
Private Tour
Food and drinks
Museum Entry Fees
Pick Up and Drop Off Service
Topkapı Palace Entry ticket fee 1500 Turkish Liras per person
Meeting Points
Departure
German Fountain
The guide with the red strip License with a black umbrella will be at the meeting point, so it will be easy to recognize him in front of German Fountain
Return
Grand Bazaar
Itinerary
1
Blue Mosque
-Blue Mosque/ Sultanahmet Mosque: Although known by many as Blue Mosque it is the mosque of Sultan Ahmet who gave the name to the famous square of Istanbul' Old Town 'Sultanahmet Square'
Did you know that the blue tiles inside the mosque are called Turkuaz(turquoise) Color created by the Turkish People themselves?
1 hour
2
Hippodrome
-Hippodrome is the Arena with all the monuments located from the Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh to the Symbole of Brotherhood Serpent Column
30 minutes
3
Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Hagia Sophia/ Santa Sophia: The head temple and maybe one of the most welcoming ones that continues to appeal to the Christians and Muslims at the same time. However is Sophia only a girl's name?
Duration - Not interior visit- Since 15th January 2024 the entrance fee of Hagia Sophia, visitor entrance to the Second floor is 25 Euro
4
Topkapi Palace
- Topkapı Palace and Harem: Istanbul had more than 20 times attempts to be conquered by many but the Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmet was the only one to achieve it. Topkapı Palace is the art of the only conqueror of Istanbul. It is the Palace of Victory that has seen many celebrations of the Ottoman Empire
2 hours and 30 minutes
5
Basilica Cistern
For the Turkish People, it was an Underground Palace but for the Roman Emperors, it was the water resource.
6
Grand Bazaar
Welcome to one culture that stays even for Modern Days... Bazaar culture of Istanbul. Once you go inside the entrance like a fortress you will join another world and of course, we are not talking about Matrix. Or do we? Blue or red...