Must-See Istanbul: Old City & Daily Life

9.8
545 Reviews
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Provided by: Istanbulian Guides
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Egyptian Obelisk
Languages
English
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Overview

Don't just book a tour. Book an adventure.

Start with the must-see sites of the Old City, learn about Istanbul's most important landmarks, and dive deeper into lesser-known sites that are massively underrated in one tour.

You will witness the change of scenery as you walk from the touristic part of the city into a more serene and beautiful area where the blue meets the green and poetically ends with an incredible sea view.

- Must-See sites (check below)
- Lesser-known sites
- Bosphorus viewpoint
- Insider tips & recommendations
- Best photo spots
- Small break
- 4 km route
- Essential information on sites
- Access to online PDF guides

You will not only access all the essential information about the Old City of Istanbul, but you will also unlock an underrated area of the city with a local that you probably would have missed otherwise.

You will love it.

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Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:

  • The Blue Mosque
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Hippodrome (open air museum)
  • Hurrem Sultan Hammam
  • Istanbul University
  • Beyazit Square
  • Second Hand Book Bazaar
  • Hidden Shisha Corner
  • Suleymaniye Mosque
  • Column of Constantine
  • Food recommendations
  • PDF guides
  • Small break
  • Lesser known sites
  • Bosphorus viewpoint

Our Guides

Kedi — Guide of Must-See Istanbul: Old City & Daily Life, Turkey
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Meeting point

Egyptian Obelisk

On arrival

Your guide will be waiting in front of the Egyptian Obelisk (Obelisk of Theodosius) with a GREEN flag. The obelisk is a giant stone column with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs on it, located in the center of the Hippodrome, which is located between the Blue Mosque and the Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum.

Things to note

This is an outdoor activity, so make sure you dress accordingly, wear comfortable shoes, and take necessary accessories such as sunglasses, an umbrella, or a hat!

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Organisation
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Atmosphere
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Content
9.9
Guide
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Usefulness
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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.

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