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Istanbul Hidden Gems: Local Streets and Bazaars Tour
5.0
11 Ratings
Fatih
Join me for a private full-day tour of Istanbul and uncover the hidden gems of the city. Explore local markets, taste delicious street foods, and immerse yourself in the culture and history of Istanbul with a knowledgeable local guide.
Join me for a private full-day tour of Istanbul and uncover the hidden gems of the city. Explore local markets, taste delicious street foods, and immerse yourself in the culture and history of Istanbul with a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Mosque - Commonly referred to as the Blue Mosque, its official name is Sultan Ahmet Mosque. It stands as one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
- Hippodrome - Located in front of the Blue Mosque, this square was once the most renowned stadium of ancient Byzantium, accommodating 100,000 spectators and showcasing artifacts from across the…
- Blue Mosque - Commonly referred to as the Blue Mosque, its official name is Sultan Ahmet Mosque. It stands as one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
- Hippodrome - Located in front of the Blue Mosque, this square was once the most renowned stadium of ancient Byzantium, accommodating 100,000 spectators and showcasing artifacts from across the empire.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Originally constructed as a Christian cathedral nearly 1,500 years ago, Hagia Sophia has been converted into a mosque, then a museum, and back to a mosque. As it is partially open to tourists, please inform us if you wish to explore the interior.
- Kapali Carsi - Known as the oldest and largest covered market globally, it attracts an average of 700,000 visitors daily. Here, you will witness the blend of modern and traditional, East and West, all in one place. You will have ample time and numerous tips for shopping here. If you need advice, feel free to ask.
* It is closed on Sundays, so it will be substituted with the Spice Market.
- Kadikoy Carsisi - Following our visit to the Spice Market, you will be taken by ferry to see the Kadikoy Fish Market, where locals enjoy themselves at traditional restaurants and cafes. You will experience the city like a local. After our local adventure in Kadikoy, you will be ferried back, enjoying the sail on the Bosphorus as the breeze of the Istanbul Strait touches your face.
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Established in 1664, the Spice Bazaar is one of Istanbul’s most vibrant markets, offering a vast array of spices, Turkish delights, caviar, dried nuts, and more.
We will conclude our tour here, or if you prefer, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Professional Guiding Service
- Public Transportation
- All fees and/or taxes
- Professional Guiding Service
- Public Transportation
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Museum Tickets
- Museum Tickets
Additional Information
Let’s join me for a unique tour of the best and hidden part of Istanbul. You will discover my favorite streets and backstreets, bazaars, local markets. You will experience the culture and architecture of Istanbul and also gain an overview of Turkeys history. Come and discover the typical culture and customs of Istanbul, taste delicious local street…
Let’s join me for a unique tour of the best and hidden part of Istanbul. You will discover my favorite streets and backstreets, bazaars, local markets. You will experience the culture and architecture of Istanbul and also gain an overview of Turkeys history. Come and discover the typical culture and customs of Istanbul, taste delicious local street foods and drinks. Experience the city like a local with a local. Let me know if there are any other places in the city that you would like to visit. I can personalize your tour the way you want it. See you!
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Swfrance
Jun 3, 2024
It's like having a smart and funny friend in Istanbul - Honestly, I wouldn't even think of going to Istanbul without Seyhan as my guide. He's super helpful and knowledgable, will adapt his plan to meet your interests and needs, has a terrific sense of humor and is an all-around great guide. From the moment you book with him he stays in touch, and he even went far out of his way to rescue me from a jam at the airport, even though it was the day before our planned tour and we hadn't even met yet. Don't hesitate to book with him!
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Michael_g
Oct 23, 2023
Great tour to see the highlights of Istanbul - Our guide took into account our age,(74) our mobility and adjusted the tour to meet our needs. He guided us to the Bazzar and helped us to find a good mom and pop restaurant.
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Y3441hzdonm
Jun 4, 2023
Excellent friendly and knowledgeable Istanbul private tour guide - Seyhan was my private guide in Istanbul for a day. He is an excellent local guide with a first class knowledge of Istanbul. Seyhan speaks English very well. He was very flexible in his approach to what places we visited during the day to fit in with my interests. He took me to a great restaurant for lunch that was full of locals more than tourists, with great Turkish food. Seyhan is very friendly and easy going and we had a great day together. I highly recommend Seyhan!
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Delva_d
Sep 24, 2022
A Day at Istanbul with Seyhan - Seyhan picked us up early. We hit the highlights of the city in a short span of time and Istanbul traffic. We ate at an authentic Turkish restaurant. We traveled with 2 kids: 4 and 6. He made them comfortable; even bought them traditional ice cream.
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Wander222912
Oct 24, 2021
Last minute change - Seyhan stepped last minute for a sick colleague and knocked my tour out of the park. He quickly ascertained my goals for the day and formulated a plan. As the day went he continued to adapt, further personalizing my experience, as he saw my reactions to certain experiences. Seyhan has a great friendly personality and in-depth knowledge of all things Turkey; I would strongly recommend his services.
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Luismg17vx
Jun 10, 2021
Amazing because of Seyhan - I have to say that Seyhan was an amazing tour guide. He really took his time to teach me all about Turkey. I learned so much about the vast history and I can not thank him enough. He really ensured that I felt safe as well and that I left satisfied with my trip.
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Moeeda418
Apr 11, 2021
Best Tour of Istanbul - This was an amazing tour with Seyhan! I was with my wife and 2 kids and he took us to all the historical places in Istanbul. His knowledge on all the historical sites is remarkable and his restaurant choice is top notch. I had the best lunch of my 14 day trip to Turkey on that day.
I highly recommend this tour with Seyhan. His conduct is friendly and professional. He goes out of the way to accomodate requests and is a very nice person. I will definitely contact him whenever I come to Turkey the next time for more tours and recommendations!
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Moeed_a
Apr 11, 2021
Highly Recommended! - My family and I had a very lovely time with Seyhan on this tour. Although it was raining on the day, the trip was very well organized and we were able to visit all the important places in Istanbul. Seyhan has very good knowledge on all the historic sites and shopping destinations in Istanbul. His conduct is very professional and he was friendly throughout the tour. His restaurant recommendation was top notch and I most definetely had the best lunch of my Turkey trip during this tour. I highly recommend this tour!
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Basanth_s
Jan 20, 2021
Well done Seyhan - It was an honor to be Seyhan’s first customer on Viator, and based on the job he did, I imagine that he will be receiving a lot more customers through the platform. He was flexible to schedule the tour around my flight departure time, and was very easy to get along with. He also took good care of me to ensure I had something to eat prior to departing Istanbul. Excellent job!
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Y5302vucherylb
Dec 1, 2020
He is a historian!! Very fun walk - He is more than a tour guide, he is historian!! His explanation about places is fun and enjoyable, and the selection of stores is very2 good (this included restaurants, shopping point and merchandise shop). The great thing about him is he makes the whole day walk become enjoyable with the stories that attach in every building, every ornaments and the side stories about it. And you can talk about EVERYTHING about Turkey 🇹🇷 - background countries, political view, social life..
I really-really recommend him especially if it is the first time you visit 🇹🇷. You will have a full package of knowledge coming from him..
I will definitely contact him again when I’m back to istanbul and explore other place that I have not explore it before.
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