Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems

Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Istanbul is very chaotic and going through a well-thought city route that covers a lot of good spots both hidden and must-see ones is a great opportunity to make. It would save a great time for the visitor and also localize the experience. You can learn a lot about the current news, trends, culture which might be broader and more open-minded that what you could find available on a blog post or a old time youtube vlog.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

This 17th-century mosque is worth to pay visit to get familiar with religion of Islam. It a complex of tomb, school and market place 'Arasta Bazaar' with small street full of little shops. There is a great variety of goods to buy great souvenirs. No admission fee for the mosque. It is suitable to carry a scarf to cover the head during the visit.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

This visit to the 15th-century palace is very telling to understand the life and culture during Ottoman Empire that took Istanbul from Romans in 1453 and ruled until the foundation of Republic of Turkey in 1923.

There are 2 options here. You can either visit only the general palace or also harem section.
Topkapı Palace General Section Fee > 500 Lira
Topkapı Palace + Harem Section Fee > 650 Lira

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hagia Irene Museum, Sultanahmet Meydani Topkapi Sarayi 1. Avlusu Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Location for lunch is flexible! Next to Aya İrini there is a great restaurant with cool ambiance!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

At Hippodrome Area we will learn about the culture and entertainment hub of Roman and Ottoman Empire and also learn the background story of the interesting monuments such as Serpent Column and Obelisk of Theodosius.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles, Nakilbent Sokak, No: 13, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of a Byzantine cistern which is not really included to classic tours.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

After a walk with highlights of the market and assistance for the specific product you intend to buy, we complete the trip in a special venue where we have a turkish coffee or a tea and a traditional dessert in a great ambiance.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Tour Guidance Service
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions
  • Museum Fees
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Alemdar Caddesi, Alemdar, Alemdar Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Grand Bazaar, Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 to 8 hours


User's Reviews

FYtravel

06 Nov, 2023

We booked Tugce Rehber on the 25th Sept 2023 to tour the Golden Horn area of Istanbul - what an experience!!! Tugce, a young vibrant and very knowledgeable guide took us to see the Peirre Loti point and then walk down to visit several beautiful churches - the Bulgarian Iron Church and the Orthodox church in the Fenner area. We also went to the Eyub Sultan mosque with a tomb, sat in the square and enjoyed a local wrap ! We walked in the small streets passing by the colourful residential buildings ; the most fascinating part of of this day tour was Tugce introduced us to several local foods, a winter drink made from pickled vegetables. We ended our day with her in a nice roof top local restaurant with a wonderful spreed of the local cuisine. I would recommend Tugce to anyone looking for a guide in Istanbul. Thank you Tugce

416setus

05 Oct, 2023

Tugce was phenomenal! She was extremely informative and we learned so much. She was patient, and very sweet. She took great pictures of me and my wife, answered all of our questions, and took us to a great place for Lunch !!

OnAir32261179373

16 Sep, 2023

Tugce came highly recommended from friends and she certainly did not disappoint. From the moment she met us at our hotel to start our tour of magnificent Istanbul we knew we were in good hands. Her depth of knowledge about the history not only of landmarks of Istanbul, but also the surrounding regions, made the day far more meaningful. She has a passion for Istanbul, Turkey and its culture, and was equally curious to understand our culture (of Australia). She put her personal stamp on the tour by taking us to some of her favourite spots for traditional coffee snd lunch. It was truly a memorable and informative day - we highly recommend her.

ScubaGalME

11 Sep, 2023

Tuğçe Uçar is a wonderful tour guide. She is energetic, efficient, and has a very positive personality. She offers a wealth of information about history, culture, and food. She is also extremely personable and inquisitive. She loves learning about foreign cultures as much as she loves educating people about her Turkish culture and history. I appreciated that she was willing and able to customize the tour to meet my specific interests. It was a flawless and fun day.

John D

07 Sep, 2023

My wife and I booked a 2 day tour with Tuğçe and it was more informative, fun, and interesting than we ever could of imagined! She took us to a number of off the beaten path places where we learned a lot about the culture and lifestyles of the people of Istanbul. We would definitely recommend a tour with Tuğçe to anyone!

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