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Classic Old City with Bosphorus Trip
Joined 2024
The capital of the Romans, Byzantions and the Ottomans: The Old City
This tour will give us the story of how Byzantium become Constantinapolis and how Constantinapolis is now Istanbul.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Sultanahmet Square, German Fountain
- The famous meeting point among all the tourists and the guides. A marble fountain with geen dome. You can recognise me with my red flag.
Hagia Sophia
Since 537, the very first catedral of christian community and the biggest mosque museum in the world. Ticket price is 25€ and visitation is not avaible during praying times. Don't forget to get your hicarf with you :)
Sultanahmet Mosque
Right in front of the Hagia sophia, the Blue Mosque is the one of the best example of the Ottoman architecture. There is no ticket for this place and hicarf is requied. Also you should wear properly for visitation (or the mosque officers provide a long dress for you.)
Topkapı Palace
Build by Sultan Mehmet II, Topkapı Palace is situated in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul; the historic peninsula bounded by the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn inlet. It is one of the city’s most iconic buildings, covering an area of 700,000 m². Ticket price is 1500₺ and the palace contains more than 10 collections with in three courtyards such as; Palace kichens, Imperial Counsil Room, Holy Artifacts of Prophet Muhammed, Clock collection, Treasure Room...
Lunch Break
Basilica Cistern
The archeologists are estimate that there are more than +200 roman cisterns in Istanbul and the Basilica cistern is the biggest. 7000 slaves constructed this place in 38 years and it's right under the old city center. The place proves how glory the Roman empire was.
Bosphorus Trip
Takes bit longer than an hour, the ending part of our tour take it's place between Europe and Asia continents. Ticket price is 150₺ and it's always busy between 17:00 - 19:00 because the sunset is the best time to take a bosphorus trip.
Spice Bazaar Shopping (Optional)
Ending Point
Eminönü District, Near Spice Bazaar
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Hotel Meet-up (optional)
Public Transportation
Museum Tickets
Lunch Costs
Private driver and Transfer car (optional, please inform early)
Tour Important Information
This program contains all the highlights of the İstanbul trips but we may walk more than 8km/5miles.
We can change Spice Bazaar with Grand Bazaar if you wish.
If you got asthma, Basilica Cistern may troublesome for you.
There will be waiting lines for Blue Mosque and Hagia sophia but in the other places, we have guide priorty acces and we can pass the line.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Doğan M.
There is a saying in the Middle East called "hello". If you look in the dictionary; It will translate as "hello" but the real meaning of this word is "you will find friendship here, feel comfortable".
Merhaba, I'm Dogan. I am 27 years old, I have a degree in both international relations and international trade, a master's degree in guidance, and I am currently an art history student. I have been a student for many years and my area of expertise is having a pleasant time with a low budget - just like students.
$200/ per group
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