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Istanbul Essentials For First Timers

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Istanbul, Turkey
  • 6 to 9 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Professional Licenced Tourist Guidance Service
    • Entry Tickets To Museums
      €40.00 per person
    • Lunch
    • Public transportation
      €2.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Merhaba Pastaneleri Sirkeci
      Hoca Paşa, Ankara Cd., 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      Use "T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar Tram Line" and exit at "Sirkeci" station if you are staying in Galata/Pera, Taksim, Sultanahmet or Laleli areas. Use "Marmaray" and exit at "Sirkeci" underground station and follow gate number "1", if you are staying on Asian side. For help, contact with me via Whatsapp.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Gulhane Park

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Basilica Cistern

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Blue Mosque

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Sultanahmet Square

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Beyazit Mosque

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Important Note: The guide will only provide “tourist guidance service” in accordance with the legal guidelines in Türkiye.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 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 19 reviews
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    From $120.00

    per person

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

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