Istanbul Essentials in Two Hours!

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Provided by: Istanbulian Guides
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Egyptian Obelisk (Obelisk of Theodosius)
Languages
English
From €0
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Overview

How do you get the most out of your precious time in Istanbul?

You leave that to us. We have guided tens of thousands of people in our years of experience entirely focused on Istanbul and we are both born-and-raised locals of this city. We will deliver the most compact and crucial information you need in only 2 hours.

-What are the must-see sites
-Visiting hours, ticket prices
-How to avoid queues
-Where to get good cheap food & drinks
-Where do locals shop
-What activities you shouldn't miss
-Lesser-known sites of Istanbul
-How to avoid tourist traps
-How to get around
-BONUS information

Warning!

By the end of the tour, you'll learn and have access to so much information about Istanbul that it might take a few hours to digest. Might want to do that over a nice cup of Turkish coffee after lunch.

We'll meet:
In the most central place in Istanbul, the Old Town center. Then we'll walk you through the sites of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires to modern day Istanbul.

And btw, we have a group limitation, and it's the season! So if you're thinking this is it, Book Now!

See you soon!

IMPORTANT:
We do not enter any of the sites on the tour.
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:

  • Egyptian Obelisk
  • Sultanahmet Square
  • The Blue Mosque
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Hurrem Sultan Hammam
  • Forum of Constantine
  • Second Hand Book Bazaar
  • PDF guides
  • Food recommendations
  • Insider information
  • Additional offers

Our Guides

Kedi — Guide of Istanbul Essentials in Two Hours!, Turkey
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Meeting point

Egyptian Obelisk (Obelisk of Theodosius)

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. You can get there with tram line T1. Get off at "Sultanahmet" station and walk 5 mins.

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!

Rating
9.8
Organisation
10.0
Atmosphere
9.9
Content
9.8
Guide
9.9
Usefulness
9.9
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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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