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Orient Express Walking Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a different side to Istanbul’s history as you trace the route of the original Orient Express train, the legendary rail route that ran from Paris to Constantinople, on this unique 4-hour small-group walking tour. Learn all about the luxurious trains that connected Europe and Asia, and how they became famous around the world, even inspiring an Agatha Christie murder mystery. Finally, experience the nostalgia of 19th century Istanbul as you cross the Golden Horn by passenger ferry, visit the original Orient Express station and ride the historic Tünel funicular.
  • 4-hour Orient Express walking tour of Istanbul, with a local guide
  • Visit Sirkeci station, a terminal on the original route
  • Hear how the train inspired Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
  • Ride the Tünel, one of the world’s oldest subways
  • Enjoy a boat ride on the Golden Horn, and explore Galata and Beyoğlu
  • Small-group tour limited to 15 people for a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Complimentary pick up and drop off service from centrally located European Side Istanbul hotels

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Meeting point

  • Sırkecı
    Hocapaşa Mahallesi Ankara Cadddesi,Halil Lütfü 4. İş Merkezi K: 1 No:113,Hoca Paşa,, Hoca Paşa, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Halic

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Sirkeci Station

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Karakoy

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
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Cancellation Policy

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From USD 209.16

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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