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Istanbul Daily (Old City) Walking Tour
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Joined 2023
Meeting at your hotel/location
Tour Itinerary
~ Topkapi Palace (Harem included) -
Enterance fee : 2400 Turkish Lira per person
~ Hagia Sophia (Upper Gallery for non muslims Enterance fee (25 Euro) per person.
~ Basilica Cistern - Enterance fee : 1500 Turkish Lira per person
~ Blue Mosque - Free
~ Hippodrome - Free
~ Grand Bazaar - Free
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or location
Blue Mosque
Visiting Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Visiting Hippodrome
Hagia Sofia
Visiting Hagia Sofia
Basilica Cistern
Visiting Basilica Cistern
Lunch
Lunch
Topkapi Palace
Visiting Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Visiting Grand Bazaar
End of the tour
End of the tour
Ending Point
Hotel or location
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private guiding service with accredited guide, Fast Track (skip-the-line) for admission tickets.
Transportation, Admission tickets, food and beverages
Tour Important Information
The old city tour is a walking tour, but all the places we will visit are very close to each other and we do not need public transportation or taxi.
~ On Tuesdays, the Topkapi Palace Museum is closed. Alternatively, we can visit Dolmabahçe Palace.
~ On Sundays, the Grand Bazaar is closed. Alternatively, we can visit the Spice Bazaar.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Sedat C.
Merhaba(Turkish)
First of all, welcome to my profile. I don't want to keep it too long and bore you, as I believe my life story will be much more interesting the day we embark on a tour together :)
I was born in Kuwait and lived there for many years. After completing my education at an Indian school, my family and I permanently moved to Türkiye in 2003.
After completing high school and university in Turkiye, I began my career as a Police Officer. While working as a Tourism Police officer, I discovered my passion for traveling. In 2018, I took the initiative to resign and ventured into the path of becoming a Tourist Guide.
I have traveled to more than 15 countries and still love exploring. I believe traveling is the best investment one can make in themselves.
I am fluent in English and Arabic. I believe that living abroad and studying in a foreign school are crucial factors for communication with people of different languages, religions, and races.
Looking forward to meeting you on tours soon.
Best wishes,
Sedat
Reviews
Dominique S.
“A knowledgable and interesting guide”
Sedat took us (a group of four friends) on a tour of the old city and then to two of the Palaces. His knowledge of history is excellent and he tells stories well that bring it to life. He navigated our tours very well. He is a very interesting man and passionate about his job.
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Sedat C.
Dear Dominique, Thank you so much for your comment. It was such a fun tour for me, and I hope you’ll always keep that wonderful joy and cheerfulness!
Chris C.
“Istanbul in the rain”
Despite the weather, we had a wonderful experience with Sedat. His knowledge of the city and its history is exceptional. His outgoing and friendly nature made us feel welcomed, comfortable and safe. His “connections” at the various attractions managed to get us out of the rain quicker than expected. Would recommend Sedat to anyone
Sedat C.
Thank you very much Chris. Despite the rainy weather, the warmth of you both warmed my heart. You completed Turkey’s most challenging tour despite the harsh weather conditions, and that is truly commendable. You are both true adventurers.
$300/ per group
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