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Essentials of Istanbul For a First Timer

Essentials of Istanbul For a First Timer

Walking tourFull day

Run by a local guide · Unsal Koslu

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Join the best tour to discover the must-see places in Istanbul on your first visit. Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and more. Includes stops to try local delicacies and take memorable photos.

Duration
7 h
Destination
Istanbul
Meeting Point
In Front Of Merhaba Pastaneleri Sirkeci
Provider
Unsal Koslu

Description

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar... These are some of the places you had definitely heard of once you started researching Istanbul. Those legendary places definitely deserve their reputation. However, there are several other sights in Istanbul that will shock you with their history and architecture or just because of their unique story.

This "Essentials of Istanbul For A First Timer" walking route will provide you the opportunity to discover such amazing places, including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, ancient Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. This route, which can be fully personalized, also contains several delightful food stops.

Turkish delights, baklavas, and Lahmacun- the so-called Turkish pizza- are just a few possibilities you can taste and enjoy. As a serious amateur photographer, I will also provide you with the best spots for taking a photograph to immortalize your visit.

Includes

  • The Blue Mosque
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Merhaba Pastaneleri Sirkeci
  • Basilica Cistern
  • Licenced Professional Tourist Guide

Meeting Point

In Front Of Merhaba Pastaneleri Sirkeci

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Traveler reviews

1 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

The Essentials of Istanbul with attention to details

As a solo traveler I spent an amazing day in Istanbul guided by Unsal. Besides the tourist hot spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace in beautiful Gülhane Park and the Basilics Cistern I also got to explorer a more quiet area around the Laleli mosque. Unsal drew my attention to many details that I would otherwise have overlooked and explained the connections across the eras in history. On the great bazar I took chance to get a high quality scarf. On our way we stopped in serveral nice places to taste delicious turkish coffee, tea, freshly squizzes pomegranate/orange juice, pide and baklava. I would absolutely recommend to book this tour with Unsal who is not only an enthusiastic tour guide, but also has a great and warm-hearted personality.

Myriam · May 2024

FromEUR €25

approx. MXN $521

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EUR €25

approx. MXN $521

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