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Old City Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

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Expert licensed guides, small group experience, and zero tourist traps. We focus on real history, local insights, and skip-the-script storytelling through Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Drinks, during the the Lecture in Istanbul Handy Craft Center
  • Guiding Service
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Private transportation
  • Not included: Museum Entrance Fees

Gate 1

Meeting and Pickup

  1. The Hippodrome; Serpentine Column, Egyptian Column, Tiled Column, German Fountain

  2. Sultanahmet / The Blue Mosque

  3. You will visit the Hagia Sophia Museum

  4. Deraliye Restaurant has a unique menu, but you can also eat at other restaurants in the area if you wish. (Your restaurant bill is not included in the tour fee.)

  5. You will visit the Topkapi Palace and see the artifacts from Ottoman era, sacred leavings for muslim travellers, The Spoonmakers Diamond, the Harem

  6. Before visiting the Grand Bazaar, you'll be briefed on Turkish carpets, the most important and well-known product of Turkish culture. Afterward, you'll likely want to own one yourself. Note: Wherever you shop, make sure the carpet you're buying is genuine Turkish.

  7. You can bid farewell to your guide to visit the world's oldest and largest bazaar. Note: If there's a particular item you're looking for, you can ask your guide for assistance.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Not recommended for travelers with walking problems (approx. 10-15K steps)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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