Istanbul with Local Eyes Tour - Full Day

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration6h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

There is a saying in Latin: Live like a Roman when you are in Rome! Istanbul is a city which is built for walking. For that reason, the best way of exploring Istanbul is to walk up and down through the hills and try the best local food along the way as the locals do. Here, with this tour, we would like to show you the hidden local gems and how the locals live.

Options

Without Pickup
With Pickup

Tour with Private Pick-up/Drop: Get picked up and dropped off via our private van in the beginning and in the end of your tour. This includes 2-way transfer.

What's included

  • Hookah tasting
  • Tour with a private guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Food tasting
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Column of Constantine
    1h
    That gigantic column dates back to the 4th century AD.
  2. Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
    1h
    This madrasa used to be an Islamic school but now it's a local cafe, where local people hang out.
  3. Grand Bazaar
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Hidden corners of oldest bazaars - We're going to explore the ancient and local bazaars. That's going to be a journey to the 1001 nights of Arabic fairy tales.
  4. Suleymaniye Mosque
    1h
    Suleymaniye Mosque is the masterpiece of architect Sinan. We're going to learn about Islamic architecture.
  5. Galata Koprusu
    Pass by
    Galata Bridge has a splendid view of the Golden Horn, Bosphorus Strait, and the historical peninsula - Sultanahmet.
  6. Galata Tower
    30m
    We're going to see the 650 years old Galata Tower from the outside as well.
  7. Karakoy
    1h
    Old Jewish Town / End of the tour - We're going to explore an old Jewish town and then end our tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll pick you up from your hotel if it's centrally located - Sultanahmet Old City or Taksim areas.

Alternatively you may take a private transfer option, catch a taxi or use public transportation to reach Sultaahmet area.

End point

The tour will end in Karakoy after visiting this old Jewish town.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This is a walking tour, you will not need a vehicle during the tour. If you'd like to have a pick-up and/or drop-off service by our private van, please choose the option.
  • Suleymaniye Mosque is closed on Mondays until 2 PM because of the prayer.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Cancellation policy

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