Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill, and Kariye Museum: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul

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5 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Beat the crowds of Sultanahmet and discover a new side of Istanbul on this small-group 8-hour tour of Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill, and the Golden Horn. You'll visit the Eyup cemetery, Pierre Loti Hill, the Kariye Museum (Chora Church), the Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate, and the Suleymaniye Mosque, and pick up bags of local color along the way.

What's Included

Hotel drop-off
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch and drink
Hotel pick up (Please put your full details so we can pick you from hotel depending on group size)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    With your guide you will walk through this 400 years old market and listen to the stories of the shops, shop owners and the customers.Feel free to go in shops and enjoy the flavors that the market offers

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chora Museum

    You will be facinated with the frescos and the mosaics which are supposed to be the best ones of the late Roman era. Your guide will explain the history of the Church and the meanings of the frescos during your visit.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Halic

    The Golden Horn is the reason for the existence of Constantinople. It is not just harbor of the city. There are more... You will hear them all from your guide.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Sultan Suleyman was lucky to have an architect like Sinan. And Sinan, thanks to Suleyman, was lucky to have an endless budget in front of him. So, Suleymaniye Mosque was built. You will enjoy the stories of Sİnan and Suleyman here.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Eyup

    Even though Eyup is a sacred place for Muslims now, it was always a sacred place since pagan eras. Today, you will take a cable car to Pier Loti Hill for breath taking Golden Horn view. Then you will visit Eyup Mosque and 600 years old Ottoman cemetery.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    The best place to watch Golden Horn where you can also enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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