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Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$351.82
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.
Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Archeology Professional Guide
  • Culturel Heritage Professional Guide
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide (English Speaking)
  • Museum Entrance Fees > Hagia Sophia: 25€/per person
  • Museum Entrance Fees > Basilica Cistern: 900TL/per person (approx. $27)
  • Museum Entrance Fees > Topkapı Palace: 1700TL/per person (approx. $51)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • As tour will be a whole day programme we will have 60 minutes lunch break and 30 minutes coffee/tea break

Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.

  • 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 :)
  • Hippodrome
    Ancient Roman Hippodrome - open air museum and monuments
  • Blue Mosque
    Historical Ottoman Mosque
  • Basilica Cistern
    Underground Cistern from 6th century Byzantine Era. a Unique experience spot
  • Ayasofya
    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.
  • 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.
  • Sultanahmet Square
    We will have 30minutes coffee/tea break. It will be personal expense.
  • Sultanahmet Square
    We will have 60minutes lunch break. It will be personal expense.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • How it works?
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $351.82
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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