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A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!

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I have been living in istanbul since 2009 and I love this city! Offers alot to its guests! History, culture, food, night life and more! if you wish to discover all in short time with a profesional tourist guide and a local and also make your stay better in Istanbul then this is the perfect tour for you!

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We will have a Turkish Coffee.
  • Guiding
  • We will use tram from Old Town to Eminonu. Ticket is included!
  • Lunch Foods and drinks are not included.(Except Turkish Coffee we will have in Eminonu)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hagia Sophia: €25.00 per person
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

Hacımimi
34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Tophane Station is one of the stop on the T1 tram line which passes from Old Town

What To Expect

Hippodrome

We will start our Introduction Tour with Hippodrome. Romans builded in the 2nd CC AD and enlarged 4th CC AD during Constantine reign! The structure is not exist anymore but there are still monuments which I will explain in our tour!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque (Pass By)

Blue Mosque is the most famous Ottoman Imperial Mosque builded in 17th CC. Visiting hours ending around 18:00 but I will explain what you will see when you visit the mosque from outside.
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

if you visit istanbul first time and have a chance to see only one place then it must be Hagia Sophia! Complited in 537AD as a patriarchal church and then transform to a mousque in 1453 and then used as a museum for a while in 20th century and again, one more time it is a mosque. With the sembols and details and a long history behind the building, you will have better perception about the building after our visit. We will visit second floor and see all those beatiful mosaic icons which were art of Byzantine Empire once open a time. The entry fee is €25.00 per person and we will visit with the guest who whish to see.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

It is a 15th CC old Palace where Ottomans ruled the empire for 400 years! This is now the biggest museum in Istanbul with lots of exhibitions. It takes more than two hours to visit all the palace! In our Intruduction Tour we will visit only the first courtyard and I will tell you what you can visit in other part of the palace
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eminonu Square

After visiting Topkapi Palace, we will use the tram(public transportation) to go to Eminonu and I will give you information about public transportation system in Istanbul! In Eminonu we will visit local bazaar calls Mahmutpasha and see Spice Bazaar from outside(The Spice Bazaar is closing around 7pm) and I will give you information about the bazaar and the neighborhood. We will also have a Turkish Coffee break and talk about Istanbul and what my city offers you more!
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

We will walk other side of The Golden Horn on The Galata Bridge where you can take great photos of the city. The Galata Bridge connects the Old Town and Pera. I will explain all those neighborhoods where located on the both side of the bridge!
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Karakoy

the closest local neigborhood to old city is Karakoy. It is popular with old buildings and churches, modern restaurants and bars as much as street foods places! I will introduce Turkish Food&dining culture and popular street foods. Also most popular baklava store in istanbul which locals preffers. (All the foods if you wish to try will not be included the tour)
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!?

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 A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!?
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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. We will have a Turkish Coffee.
  • Guiding.
  • We will use tram from Old Town to Eminonu. Ticket is included!.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Foods and drinks are not included.(Except Turkish Coffee we will have in Eminonu).
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Hagia Sophia: €25.00 per person.
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Accessibility information for the A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy! is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Tea and coffeeWe will have a Turkish Coffee.
  • Guiding
  • We will use tram from Old Town to Eminonu. Ticket is included!
  • LunchFoods and drinks are not included.(Except Turkish Coffee we will have in Eminonu)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hagia Sophia: €25.00 per person

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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