Overview
Finish:Istanbul, Turkey
Travel Period
Istanbul is a beautiful city, but it pays to know where to look. Join this Istanbul tour to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Istanbul so captivating.
Highlights
- Discover the secret haunts of locals in Sultanahmet and explore the backstreets and hidden gems
- Explore the labyrinth that is the Grand Bazaar
- Wander through the Sahaflar Carsisi (book bazaar), one of the oldest markets in Istanbul
- Explore the Blue Mosque with a local and gain insight into Islam
- Stop of an authentic coffee or tea on the way
- Be stunned by stellar views of Istanbul and hear tales of both Byzantine and Ottoman drama and intrigue.
- Optional Full-Day Discovery Upgrade: Enjoy a local lunch and guided visits to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia
Excludes
- Tips / gratuities for your local guide
- Additional food/drink
What's Included
- Half‑Day Sultanahmet Walking Tour (3.5 hours) – Inclusions
- Local English‑speaking guide
- Guided walking tour through the Sultanahmet district
- Visit to the historic Sahaflar Book Bazaar
- Visit to the Grand Bazaar
- Visit to the Ancient Hippodrome
- Visit to the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
- Traditional Turkish tea at a local tea house
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- Full‑Day Discovery Tour (8.5 hours) – Inclusions
- Everything included in the Half‑Day Sultanahmet Walking Tour
- Sit‑down lunch at a trusted local restaurant (lokanta)
- Entrance and guided visit to Topkapı Palace
- Entrance and guided visit to Hagia Sophia
Dates & Pricing
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