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Journey Through Istanbul's History

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Coffee and/or Tea
    • Private Licensed Tour Guide
    • Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia entry costs €25 per person and is not included in the tour. If you prefer not to enter, we will provide information from outside and continue the tour smoothly.
      €25.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • German Fountain
      Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      We will meet at the German Fountain, located in Sultanahmet Square (At Meydanı)

    End point

    • Yeni Mosque
      Rüstem Paşa, Yeni Cami Cd. No:3, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      We will conclude our tour at the New Mosque (Yeni Camii) in Eminönü, right at the heart of the historic peninsula.

    Itinerary

    1

    Hippodrome

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Blue Mosque

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Sahaflar Carsisi

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Beyazit Mosque

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    7

    Suleymaniye Mosque

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Grand Bazaar

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    9

    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Yeni Camii

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 3 reviews
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    Fantastic tour and even better tour guide!

    Pablo_A, Aug 2024
    We really had a great time with Eren. He is an excellent tour guide and showed us hidden gems of Istanbul. Thanks Eren for Turkish coffee, tea, and the fantastic authentic kebab! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    Amazing tour

    Eren_a, May 2024
    We had a really good time. It was like I was on tour with my close friend. We saw a lot of historical information and unknown things

    Amazing

    Eren_a, Jan 2024
    Everything is so good. He was brilliant guide. Nice storyteller. We explore many hidden gems. Thanks Ahmet

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