Istanbul Old Town: Gems and Tales with Dr Sib
Overview
Timeless Stories with Dr. Sib
This is not a lecture; it is a journey where the very stones tell stories of people who shaped history. Join Dr. Sib, an expert guide and researcher, for a premium walking tour designed to bring the past vividly to life.
- Blue Mosque (interior visit)
- Sokullu Mosque (interior visit)
- Hippodrome Square
- The Walled Obelisk
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Serpent Column
- The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- The Sphendon Walls
- Arasta Bazaar (optional)
- Advises for restaurants, shopping places and ferry piers
- Opportunities for picturesque photo stops and ideas for more places...
Note: In case there is a difficulty visiting a mosque (prayers etc.) we will go at least inside one of them.
Adequate dressing is needed to enter the mosques. Ladies, headscarves too.
Please feel free to contact me for private tours in Arabic, English or Spanish.
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Have a nice trip!
Dr. Sib
This activity includes:
- Sultanahmet Square
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- German Fountain
- The Blue Mosque
- Serpent Column
- Hurrem Sultan Hammam
- Ibrahim Pasha Palace
- Hagia Sophia
- The Stone of Million
- Cafer Ağa Madrasa
- Fountain Sultan Ahmed III
- Topkapi Palace Museum
- Inner visit of Blue Mosque
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting Point: We meet at the Serpent Column in Sultanahmet Square (the ancient bronze spiral column). Please gather on the Blue Mosque side of the column, where I will be waiting on the benches. Mostly, I am holding a walking stick to make me easy to spot. Our groups are typically intimate, so if you are early, you'll likely find me waiting for the group to gather.
Rainy Day Plan: If the weather is wet, I will be waiting under the covered archway at the "C" Gate of the Blue Mosque, which is very close by in the same immediate area.
Things to note
Please contact me through WhatsApp.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
