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Old Istanbul Uncovered: Courtyards, Stories & Coffee with a Local
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This is not a checklist tour and not a lecture.
We move slowly, read the city, and experience how Istanbul still lives inside its historic layers.
Instead of only monuments, you will notice daily life, hidden transitions, and places most visitors walk past without realizing.
The experience is designed like a story: leaving the busy city, getting lost in old passages, discovering quiet courtyards, and ending with a traditional coffee together.
Small group size allows conversation, questions, and a more personal atmosphere — more like exploring with a local than following a guide.
We move slowly, read the city, and experience how Istanbul still lives inside its historic layers.
Instead of only monuments, you will notice daily life, hidden transitions, and places most visitors walk past without realizing.
The experience is designed like a story: leaving the busy city, getting lost in old passages, discovering quiet courtyards, and ending with a traditional coffee together.
Small group size allows conversation, questions, and a more personal atmosphere — more like exploring with a local than following a guide.
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Old Istanbul Uncovered: Courtyards, Stories & Coffee with a Local
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.
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.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Local recommendations after the tour
- Small group walking experience
- Traditional Turkish coffee
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Story-based cultural interpretation
- Gratuities (optional)
- Additional food & drinks
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the main gate of Istanbul University (Beyazıt Gate) in Beyazıt Square, located in the historic district of Fatih, Istanbul.
The guide will be standing in front of the main university gate and will be holding a stick with a red flag, so you can easily recognize the group.
Return details
- Beyazıt Square – meeting and introduction (pass by)
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Suleymaniye MosqueSüleymaniye District – historic streets and panoramic viewpoints
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Grand BazaarGrand Bazaar Area – the traditional trade network and the hidden Gems inside.
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Mahmut Pasha BazaarLocal Shopping Street – everyday Istanbul life
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Misir CarsisiSpice Bazaar Area – living market culture and the Coffee Ending.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Old Istanbul Uncovered: Courtyards, Stories & Coffee with a Local
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$42
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!