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"If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul"-Alphonse de Lamartine. Many come and visit Istanbul, and many eyes have tasted the beauty of Istanbul. Now it is your turn to welcome this city within the gaze of an Art Historian with lots of tales, facts, humor, and photos to keep with you forever until you come next time to this city, Istanbul. Experience Istanbul with a local and history buff Art Historian guide. Even if you have only 1 day to explore this city your guide will be there to help you encounter history, lots of laughs, many photos, traditions, and of course the Legendary Istanbul. Stated as 4 hours we will definitely won't waste your time and will never push you into buying or looking at a Leather Jacket or Carpet. Throughout the tour, you will be guided by only 1 local Art Historian guide Yunus.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Grand Bazaar, the tour will end.
Itinerary
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1Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque/ Sultanahmet Mosque: Although known by many as Blue Mosque it is the mosque of Sultan Ahmet who gave the name to the famous square of Istanbul' Old Town 'Sultanahmet Square' Did you know that the blue tiles inside the mosque are called Turkuaz(turquoise) Color created by the Turkish People themselves?
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Hippodrome
-Hippodrome is the Arena with all the monuments located from the Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh to the Symbole of Brotherhood Serpent Column.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Obelisk of Theodosius
The Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh stole goods or gifts from the Eygpt to Romans.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4German Fountain
Carried all the way on trains gifted from the Prince of Germany to his old fellow friend Sultan of Ottoman Empire the Fount "German Fountain"
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Serpent Column
Symbole of Brotherhood between Greek Colonies The Serpent Column
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Column of Constantine
Once upon a time known by the people of Kostantinopolis as the "Golden Column" but only until the invasion of Latins...now just any other Walled Column.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Hurrem Sultan HamamI (Pass by)
One of the most brilliant women in history. The tale of concubine to Empress of the Ottoman Empire.
Admission ticket free -
The Stone of Million (Pass by)
Center of Known world
Admission ticket free -
Basilica Cistern (Pass by)
For the Turkish People, it was an Underground Palace but for the Roman Emperors, it was the water resource.
Admission ticket free -
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Pass by)
Hagia Sophia/ Santa Sophia: The head temple and maybe one of the most welcoming ones that continues to appeal to Christians and Muslims at the same time. However is Sophia only a girl's name? Duration - Not interior visit-
Admission ticket free -
TopkapI Palace (Pass by)
Topkapı Palace( Only First Courtyard entry ): Istanbul had more than 20 times attempts to be conquered by many but the Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmet was the only one to achieve it. Topkapı Palace is the art of the only conqueror of Istanbul. It is the Palace of Victory that has seen many celebrations of the Ottoman Empire
Admission ticket free -
7Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque& Panoramic View of Istanbul: Walking around the once Highest education given in the Ottoman Empire welcome to the district of Suleymaniye. It is the epic mosque indeed proper to Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent. Also built by the Epic architect Sinan. This is a mosque, a combination of the Legends of the Ottoman Empire.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Grand Bazaar
Welcome to one culture that stays even for Modern Days... Bazaar culture of Istanbul. Once you go inside the entrance like a fortress you will join another world and of course, we are not talking about Matrix. Or do we? Blue or red...
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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