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Istanbul Old Town Tour: Explore Classics, Highlights & Discover Hidden Gems
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43 Ratings
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Embark on an Istanbul Old Town Tour and uncover the city’s classics, highlights, and hidden gems. Experience the chaos of Istanbul while exploring well-thought city routes and immersing yourself in the local culture.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Topkapi Palace Museum - This visit to the 15th-century palace is very telling to understand the life and culture during Ottoman Empire that took Istanbul from Romans in 1453 and ruled until the foundation of Republic of Turkey in 1923.
Topkapı Palace Fee > 1500 Lira
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.
- Hippodrome - At Hippodrome Area we will learn about the culture and entertainment hub of Roman and Ottoman Empire and also learn the background story of the interesting monuments such as Serpent Column and Obelisk of Theodosius.
- Blue Mosque - This 17th-century mosque is worth to pay visit to get familiar with religion of Islam. It a complex of tomb, school and market place ‘Arasta Bazaar’ with small street full of little shops. There is a great variety of goods to buy great souvenirs. No admission fee for the mosque. It is suitable to carry a scarf to cover the head during the visit.
- Basilica Cistern - We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of the biggest Roman cistern in Istanbul
- Grand Bazaar - After a walk with highlights of the market and assistance for the specific product you intend to buy, we complete the trip in a special venue where we have a turkish coffee or a tea and a traditional dessert in a great ambiance.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
- Expert tour guidance service
What's Not Included
- Museum Fees
- Lunch
- Tips
Additional Information
Navigating the bustling energy of Istanbul can be quite an endeavor. Crafting a carefully planned urban itinerary that encompasses a variety of notable and lesser-known attractions provides an invaluable chance for exploration. Such planning not only conserves time for travelers but also enriches their encounter with local flavors. Delving into the latest happenings, fashionable waves, and cultural depth of the city might offer a more expansive perspective than that found in static blog entries or outdated YouTube vlogs.
Location
Alemdar Caddesi
we are meeting in front of the entrance of the Gulhane Park on Alemdar Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ana
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic, knowledgeable guide who made our Istanbul tour efficient and enjoyable. - We had a fantastic experience with Tugçe in Istanbul. She was extremely friendly and always available to help with any questions or needs we had. Her knowledge of the city is impressive, and she shared valuable information in a clear and engaging way. Thanks to her suggestions and advice, we were able to explore the most interesting spots in Istanbul without wasting time on less significant places. The tour was well-organized and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend it!
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Cara
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing choice for families! Don’t hesitate this is the tour you want! - What an amazing tour, we had a private tour with Tuğçe for myself, hubby and 6 year old. Instead of the usual sites we did 2 amazing museums that was perfect for us but also incredible with our 6 year old. The one museum we had the whole place to ourselves!! We then included a cable car ride oh and not to forget starting the day off with the best Turkish breakfast ever. Tuğçe was amazing, her English is perfect and her knowledge of Turkish history and food is flawless! I highly recommend reaching out to her!
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831marku
Jul 25, 2024
An amazing tour by an amazing tour guide. - Tugce is am amazing tour guide. She was very enthusiastic and passionate about her job. I appreciate her vast knowledge on the area and her answering all of our questions. She was very helpful with suggestions. If you book this tour make sure you ask for her.
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Vacation57254074134
Jul 11, 2024
One day in Istanbul and a second day to Gallipoli - Tugce was a delightful knowledgeable and friendly guide. She communicated with us extremely well when making plans. She picked us up from our hotel. We went to Gallipoli with Tugce on a second day. She organised a very comfortable car and local restaurants for meals. We highly recommend Tugce to enhance a trip to Istanbul and beyond.
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Paul
Jun 7, 2024
Tuğçe is the best! - Tuğçe ıs wonderful! She adds so much to the experience. She described the history of the area and knew so much about the mosaics in the mosques. Highly recommended.
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106vivekp
May 13, 2024
1 day tour in Istanbul with The Little Flag - It was a very nice tour. Especially our Tour Guide Ms. Tuche (I hope, I am spelling it correctly), she was extremely good. In a short day, she got us through Old Town area, Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square to Galata Tower area. It was fun.
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Jacksomm2023
Apr 9, 2024
A memorable tour with Tugce - Tugce is an amazing tour guide. She is very kind and easy going to answer all of my question about culture, history, daily life in her beloved city. The tour made me find out interesting facts of Turkey
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312amitt
Apr 2, 2024
Old city guided tour - We had a private tour arranged with Tuğçe for a half day tour in the old city including Ayasofia and Tapkapi Palace for friends and family.
The tour was very informative. Tuğçe was kind and understanding, keeping the whole tour exciting and fitting in our needs.
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Fytravel
Nov 6, 2023
Istanbul on foot - We booked Tugce Rehber on the 25th Sept 2023 to tour the Golden Horn area of Istanbul - what an experience!!! Tugce, a young vibrant and very knowledgeable guide took us to see the Peirre Loti point and then walk down to visit several beautiful churches - the Bulgarian Iron Church and the Orthodox church in the Fenner area. We also went to the Eyub Sultan mosque with a tomb, sat in the square and enjoyed a local wrap !
We walked in the small streets passing by the colourful residential buildings ; the most fascinating part of of this day tour was Tugce introduced us to several local foods, a winter drink made from pickled vegetables. We ended our day with her in a nice roof top local restaurant with a wonderful spreed of the local cuisine.
I would recommend Tugce to anyone looking for a guide in Istanbul. Thank you Tugce
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416setus
Oct 5, 2023
Best experience in Istanbul - Tugce was phenomenal! She was extremely informative and we learned so much. She was patient, and very sweet. She took great pictures of me and my wife, answered all of our questions, and took us to a great place for Lunch !!
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