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Private Grease Wrestling Festival Tour in Istanbul

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6 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Oil Wrestling (Turkish: Yağlı Güreş), This sport, which has been held every year since 1352, is also known as oil wrestling and is a Turkish sport that has its own rituals and special clothes and is only held in Turkey in the world.

Wrestlers called pehlivan (pehlivan) cover their entire bodies with oil and try to defeat their opponents on the green grass called the Er Meydanı.

Oil wrestling was recorded by Turkey in 2010 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and announced to the whole world.

We will participate in the stages of these competitions, which are organized in very few numbers in different cities of Turkey throughout the year, organized in Istanbul and the surrounding provinces.

By participating in this tour, they will have the opportunity to watch live competitions which are organized only in Turkey all over the World.

This is not a group tour. It is a private tour.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
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Meeting and Pickup

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I will pick you up the hotel or etc. where you stay, and bring you back where you want to go (for only city center) i wiil be waiting you in front of the hotel.

What To Expect

Istanbul (Pass By)

We will go to the stages of the competitions in Istanbul and the surrounding provinces. Event includes all transfers, lunch, dinner and tickets for the competition. Traditional Turkish oil wrestling has been going on since 1361. Wrestling is done by wrestlers aged 11 and over in 14 different age categories. Wrestling is done in the same place in the field in more than one category at the same time. We will watch the event from the sections reserved for the audience. The competitions start in the morning and continue until the evening. Matches and eliminations are held throughout the day and the final competitions take place towards the end of the day. Therefore, we will participate in the more exciting afternoon parts. We will set off towards noon and have lunch at local restaurants in the location where the competitions are held, and after the competitions we will complete our tour by having our meal either at the location of the competitions or at a restaurant in the city center.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Grease Wrestling Festival Tour in Istanbul?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Grease Wrestling Festival Tour in Istanbul?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Lunch.
  • Private transportation.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • in-person guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Breakfast.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 18..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Grease Wrestling Festival Tour in Istanbul is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Grease Wrestling Festival Tour in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-person guide
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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