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Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!
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29 Ratings
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Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks, hidden cisterns, and vibrant Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a 3-course Turkish lunch and expert insights in a small group tour.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- German Fountain - This is going to be start point of the tour!
- Blue Mosque - Blue mosque (Sultanahmet mosque)
- Basilica Cistern - Largest water cistern in Istanbul dating 6th centey A.D. Currently operating as a museum.(entry fees are inculded)
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Church of Divine Wisdom/ Largest church of 6th century A.D. (currently operating as museum half a Mosque )
- Hippodrome - One of the biggest Horse Chariot arenas in the word with the cappacity of 100 thosend spectators.
- Obelisk of Theodosius - Egyptian Obeslisk brought into Hippodrome of Constantinople in 4th century.
- Serpent Column - Monument of victory of Greek Persian war!
- Walled Obelisk - Central obelisk of Roman Hippodrome square and the higgest with the hight of 32 metres.
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Cistern Art Gallery - Nakkas Cistern, Cistern which use to supply water to Boucheleon Palace / Exibition of Constantinople in 1200 A.D.
(admisson inculuded) - Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles - Carpet demonstration. Admisson included.
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Tamara Restaurant - 3 Course lunch.
Soup of the day with mezes and Salad
mixed kebab platter tastes of 5 diffenrt Turkish Kebabs
or vegeterian 4 options.
Dessert / Turkish tea + Water
All the meals and drinks are included. - Divanyolu Street - Imperial Council Road.
- Kapali Carsi - Worlds largest covered Bazaar with 4 thousand shops layed on 66 streets. Transfer hub for silk and spice road in the history living marvel of Istanbul. (on sundays Arasta Bazaar as alternative)
- Column of Constantine - Column of Constantine
- Nuruosmaniye Camii - First baroque Mosque I’m istanbul
What's Included
- Small group guarantee
- Hagia Sophia Museum tickets
- Basilica Cistern Museum tickets
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratitudes
Additional Information
In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine. Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts. Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world’s most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul’s culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
We will meet in front of German fauntain at 09.00am (next to Blue Mosque and Sultahahmet Tram station)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Şevval
May 27, 2024
Amazing experiance! - As a female solo traveller i was little nervous with İstanbul holiday from start and için joined this old town tour to understad İstanbul history!
This was the best decision of my whole trip and my day went beyond my ecpectations!
Thanks to Guide Gülce who were extramly knowlagable, kind and caring! Along with deep interesting informations she gave us she also gave tips about good restourants what other atractions we must experiance where to go and where not to!
I will always remember İstanbul with good memories! Higly recomended.
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Dogancansk
May 23, 2024
Extra ordinary guide Extra ordinary tour 🤩 - We have been guided by guide Gulce on this tour and she was absolutely amazing, fot sure she knew in and out all sites we have visited and the way she had presented the history made us understand each detail of the sites
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Frank_m
May 10, 2024
Great walking tour of Istanbul - Emre was a great guide! Very knowledgeable. He was great at navigating the crowds to give us the feeling of being special! Great lunch at Tamara’s as well. If you are so lucky to get Emre as your guide you will not be disappointed.
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698esrat
May 2, 2024
The best day in istanbul! - I made my dream come through and visit Istanbul for a week joined four tours and this was the best one with an amazing tour guide who gave insight information about the sights and made the day outstanding. Lunch was great as well. What else to say? Thanks to Mr. Emre for the day. Highly recommend any tour with him!
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Ismail
May 2, 2024
Go for it, it’s a good tour! - My wife and I joined this tour to cover intereting sites in the old town of İstanbul and this tour inculde munch more then we have expected! Thanks to our guide Mustafa it was a great day!
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Elinork578
Apr 3, 2024
Tour with Ozzy Ceylan - Istanbul has been on my bucket list for years and we finally made it. Had seen lots of positive reviews about Ozzy so booked a guide with him which included my dream of the blue mosque. As I have limited mobility Ozzy never rushed ahead or left us behind. His knowledge on the history of his country and this city is outstanding. His English perfect and his sense of humour fantastic. Ozzy Ceylan is the perfect guide and we highly recommend him to everyone else.
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Jeanpierreba7549qx
Apr 2, 2024
when a professional guide makes you feel more than a tourist... - Ozzy is first and all, a true professional guide, he might be young but he has an old soul and a true passion for what he does. I might blame him for making me fall in love with Istanbul.
This guide will read you and adapt to your knowledge and interets like I have never experienced before, he will make sure that you learn while having an amazing time.
6 Stars to Oguzhan Ceylan without the slightest doubt,
I will be back for more, you are a true Istanbul gem !
Bravo et Merci
JP Boutefeu
Travel Agent for 30 years so, I know about guides ha ha ha
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Lainey654
Apr 1, 2024
Incredible Istanbul - We had the most amazing time in Istanbul,it truly is a wonderful city to explore .Our guide Ozzy is amazing and very passionate about his country and the city. The tour is great and gives you the best of must see sights when visiting Istanbul. Ozzy speaks perfect English so easy to understand and he loves when you ask him questions, he is fun and friendly too, we just loved our time with him. We can't wait to go back in the future and we will be sure to book with Ozzy again. Book now you won't be disappointed.
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Dream55006817183
Mar 31, 2024
Outstanding! - Oguzhan is absolutely amazing! The knowledge is unmatched. Istanbul is the most amazing city and I am so glad he was my guide! He ensured the wait times were at a minimum and that you get the most out of every experience! I can’t wait to come back
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Mary_k
Mar 16, 2024
Memorable highlights of historic Istanbul - Our guide Oguzhan Ceylon made the tour especially memorable. His insight and knowledge of the history and cultures of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires was staggering. His presentation was thoughtful. His delivery was not too fast nor too slow. His English was perfect. So when we were looking at something like Hagia Sophia or the Basilica Cisterns we understood their importance. He chose interesting places and people to visit in the Grand Bazaar. Lunch was authentic, delicious. Bravo!
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