Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour | 6 hours to 8 hours

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Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour
2 Adults x $169.72
$339.44
Approx Total
$339.44
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide (English Speaking)
  • Culturel Heritage Professional Guide
  • Archeology Professional Guide
  • As tour will be a whole day programme we will have 60 minutes lunch break and 30 minutes coffee/tea break
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Museum Entrance Fees > Topkapı Palace: 1700TL/per person (approx. $51)
  • Museum Entrance Fees > Basilica Cistern: 900TL/per person (approx. $27)
  • Museum Entrance Fees > Hagia Sophia: 25€/per person

Overview

You will spend a day with a professional licensed tour guide exploring the beautiful city of Istanbul. You will learn about the history of Istanbul, visit Byzantine and Ottoman monuments from both historical and art historical perspectives. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste local food and drinks recommended by a local professional. With the guide's privilege, you will be able to skip some queues. You will also have chance to have detailed information about other importart atractions and recomendations (such as, food restaurants, hamams, shopping, other important touristic routes, etc.) from local guide who is also a world traveller who had travelled 34 countries and many cities all around the world. This multicultural knowledge will be your advantage of planning rest your holiday and you will find many answer for your questions about Istanbul City and Turkey. Upon your request if all members agree we can customize your route which will be tailor-made for your group.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

I can pick you up from Galataport terminal gate exit with a board your name written on. After you book your tour you can also text me for a hotel pick up. This is only valid for central hotels (Taksim, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Pera, Galata, Karaköy Districts) This pick up is only a ... meeting with guide. Then we will either walk or use public transportation together. Read more ▼

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Meeting points

I will be meeting you at Sultanahmet Square, right in front of German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi). I will be holding a card on which "Eylem Yalcinkaya" "Professional Tour Guide" and "Viator Booked Walking Tours" written. It is only 2minutes walking distance from Sultanahmet Tram Station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • TopkapI Palace

    Topkapı Palace / Short Route (Topkapı Palace is closed for Tuesdays if your tour is in Tuesday it will be w/out Topkapı Palace no worries we will still enjoy our day with many others :)

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Hippodrome

    Ancient Roman Hippodrome - open air museum and monuments

    30 minutes

  • Blue Mosque

    Historical Ottoman Mosque

    30 minutes

  • Basilica Cistern

    Underground Cistern from 6th century Byzantine Era. a Unique experience spot

    1 hour

  • Hagia Sophia Moschee

    The monumental building which is both a museum and a mosque today; had been first built as the biggest operational cathedral in Constantinopolis (today İstanbul) throughout the Byzantine era. As well as today it is for us, it has been very important for both Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, where you can see the layering of architecture and history of art for centuries.

    1 hour

  • Arasta Bazaar

    Historical Ottoman Bazaar were we will find many traditional stores and products of Turkiye. If requested we will alsı have some time for mini workshops and tastings.

    1 hour

  • Sultanahmet Square

    We will have 30minutes coffee/tea break. It will be personal expense.

    30 minutes

  • Sultanahmet Square

    We will have 60minutes lunch break. It will be personal expense.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This is a walking tour. After I meet you at the meeting point, in our route, we won't be using any transportation. All the attraction points stated in the route are in historical center and close to each other. Our walking time in between the points, and waiting for the ticket queues etc. are all inclueded in the durations. So depending on the day and group it will be a minimum 6 hours maximum 8 hours route.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Great day

Published on Dec, 2024

Great day. Eylem is an amazing guide. The tour was excellent, with detailed and helpful information. Perfect timing for each place. She has a great knowledge of the history and the city and is very nice. Wonderful day!

Discover Istanbul the right way!

Published on Nov, 2024

I normally do not use tour guides when exploring new cities - I am glad I made an exception this time! Eylem is extremely knowledgeable in the history of her country and of these landmarks. Her guidance made my visit to Istanbul tremendously more enjoyable by providing loads of valuable insights that I would not have found otherwise. Highly recommended!

Incredible!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great time with Eylem, she was able to tailor the old town tour around things we had yet to see. She is incredibly knowledgeable yet makes learning the history and culture fun. When we visit again we’ll absolutely ask Eylem to show us around again.

Absolutely excellent guide for Istanbul.

Published on Nov, 2024

Eylem gave us a truly excellent tour of the "Old City" of Istanbul. Her depth or historical knowledge is inspiring, and she was able to teach us at exactly the level we needed. She did not just recite the standard descriptions and histories that so many tour guides use, but applied her deep knowledge and interest in Turkey to help us learn and love this beautiful city. Among the best tour guides we have ever had.

Perfect guide in Instanbul!

Published on Nov, 2024

We spent an amazing day with Eylem and we learned so much from her! She has extensive knowledge about the city, sharing insights and history that made our experience memorable. She maked the day enjoyable and informative. Highly recommend if you want to discover the city with a warm and knowledgeable guide!

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