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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.

Are you ready to discover the beauties of Istanbul and Cappadocia with local Spanish-speaking guides?

No 14 hour bus rides!
Our tour includes round-trip domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia and airport transfers!

No out of town accommodation like other operators! Our hotels are located in the city center. After the tour, you can have a coffee with the unique view of Santa Sofia.

Cave Hotel Accommodation Opportunity in Cappadocia!

Do not join bus tours with more than 40 people!
Our small group tours - maximum 12 people!

No additional optional tours like other operators!
All excursions are included in the price!

Choose us and enjoy Turkey!

We pick-up from your hotel at around 09:00 for full day walking old city tour, prepare yourself to be charmed with history and architecture of the breathtaking city, Istanbul. You will be amazed with the most famous historic monuments and sights in Old City area. These are 1500 year old Hagia Sophia Museum, Gigantic Blue Mosque with its famous blue tiles, Hippodrome area where the Byzantium era chariot races used to be once held, Caferaga Medresesi, a foundation for serving Turkish Culture, that organizes various workshops about handicrafts and music, Topkapi Palace one of the largest palaces in Istanbul which was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years and Grand Bazaar which is the world’s oldest indoor market. After the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel at around 17:00.

Istanbul Old City Tour with Art Historian Tour Guide
Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.

We will visit Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Covered Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Tombs. End of the tour we will drop you off at your hotel.

Let's start to explore Istanbul. The first visit is to Ancient Hippodrome. It was the center of sports activities in Constantinople.

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is a breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey.

Ideal for first time travelers who wish to familiarize with Istanbul, this 3-hour sightseeing walking tour allows you to discover landmarks and legends that have shaped the modern Istanbul. You’ll stroll through Sultanahmet Square and Ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and amble past Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, hidden areas and bustling streets of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s top rated sites from outside. Choose from morning or afternoon departure.

• Spot Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
• Learn about the city’s history from your guide
• Wander the city’s secret backstreets
• Stop by Grand Bazaar and Spice Market

In our tour we will be living a day in the Ottoman Empire. We will be listening to their stories, dreams, heartbreaks, struggles and a lot more.

We will see the differences between people and the cultures but also how they are managing to coexist.

After this tour you will have a great understanding of the city, it covers the most important landmarks of the Istanbul so just with a day trip you get to see everything.

This special program is with flights instead of long bus journeys. The program includes all highlights of Turkey;

# Istanbul
# Cappadocia
# Ephesus
# Pamukkale

All our groups will be maximum 12 people , so travelers will experience a top-notch service.

Visit Turkey’s top 4 must see attractions in 8 days!
See the highlights of Istanbul, the city of Sultans.
See the volcanic area of Pamukkale and later most beatiful ancient city of Ephesus.
And geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty, Cappadocia!

Enjoy Full Day Regular Small Group Tour with max 20 - 25 people.
Discover the History of Istanbul with our Official & Profesional Guides in 7 hrs.
See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.

Lunch will be on the Roof Restaurant with Bosphorus View called Olive Restaurant (Restaurant Changable).

After the Lunch, we will continue to visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Marlet) and Boat Trip on Bosphorus.

Then drop off to the Hotels.

Embark on a stroll through the heart of Istanbul with our convenient mobile guide. Immerse yourself in the charming streets and picturesque cityscapes without the constraints of a tour group.

You will discover: The realities of being a sultan and the implications of maintaining a harem; The reasons behind Istanbul's affection for cats; How a Roman emperor embraced Christianity and established the Byzantine Empire; Insights Dracula gained from the Ottomans; Our tips on what to try and what to buy as souvenirs in Istanbul

The tour features 20 points of interest, each accompanied by engaging audio commentary. Feel free to pause for a coffee break or explore a captivating side street at your leisure and return to the tour path whenever you're ready.

Istanbul is like a big cake, with layers and layers of history piled on top of one another. Welcome to the Sultanahmet, the city's historic heart, and an awe-inspiring hotspot for visitors.

This self-guided audio walk is an easy introduction to some of the Turkish culture. Get your bearings before you start discovering Istanbul. Walk past tons of bronze-plated history, through an ancient stadium and learn why Kaiser Wilhelm was treated with suspicion by the Sultan...

The tour is ready whenever you are. Simply download it onto the VoiceMap app in a wifi zone and then, when you're ready, select the Start Tour option. You can pause the tour whenever you like and when you're ready to get going again, the tour will pick up right where you left off.

Your guide is Arzu Altinay who operates a walking tour company in Istanbul. You can find more about her walking tours. She enjoys writing, travelling and storytelling...oh, and good wine.

The former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is a vibrant city filled with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the bridge between east and west. Perfect for first-time visitors, this in-depth guided walking tour covers the main attractions while also venturing to hard-to-find secret spots. Leave the navigation to your guide, who also provides illuminating commentary.

After meeting your guide at Sultanahmet Square, head off on a scenic stroll through one of the world’s most spectacular cities. Your guide will tell stories from the heyday of Byzantine and Ottoman rule as you wander the picturesque streets. This tour aims to give you an overview of the city, its historic attractions, museums, local arts and traditions etc.

To learn about some of history's most powerful civilizations, we will embark on a journey in which we will interpret history through structures in small groups. Blue Mosque is in the core of our tour. We will begin our tour in Sultanahmet Square and proceed to additional places that are within walking distance. During the tour, you will learn a lot about the history of Blue Mosque and Istanbul.

*See booking options for time tailored private tours.

Enjoy Full Day Regular Small Group Tour with max 20 - 25 people.
Discover the History of Istanbul with our Official & Professional Guides in 7 hrs.
See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.

After the Lunch, we will continue to visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene and Gulhane Park.
Then drop off to the Hotels.

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group with all the expenses included!
You will begin the day with the German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops.

Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

Discover Byzantine art and Christian relics & Ottoman relics on a fullday tour of Istanbul. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and more. Then, wander the stalls of the Grand Bazaar and explore the largest covered market in the world.

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world's most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul's culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!

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Whether you're interested in art,food,or history,customized Istanbul shore excursions allow you to delve deeper into your interests.Expert guides can tailor your journey to include off-the-beaten-path attractions and hidden gems of the city. Discover Istanbul at your own pace, with personalized tours that cater to your curiosity.

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From timeless monuments to culinary adventures, Istanbul shore excursions are your gateway to an unforgettable cultural feast. Seize the opportunity to explore this captivating city, its rich tapestry of history, and its warm, bustling atmosphere. Book your Istanbul shore excursion now and prepare for an experience that will leave !!
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Immerse in Istanbul's UNESCO-listed Old City and visit the highlights of the ancient city of Constantinople on this 9-hour, small-group sightseeing tour led by an art historian. Marvel at the dome of the Hagia Sophia (from Out Side Not Entry)), descend into the bowels of the Basilica Cistern (from Out Side Not Entry), and explore the Roman-era Hippodrome. After a 3-course Turkish lunch, admire the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, and brave the chaos of the Grand Bazaar.

If this is your first time to Istanbul and you want to see all the highlights of this amazing city at a leisurely pace, this is the tour for you. This five-day stay will take you to the palaces of Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus, Dolmabahce Palace, Pierre Loti Hill, Asian side and there's even time for shopping in the Grand Bazaar to pickup a souvenir or two.

A stroll down Istiklal Street connects the city's modern culture, architecture and theatres with quirky art and craft shopping. Istanbul city break is a gift for art lovers with a visit to Istanbul Modern Art, just one of many fine museums as well as other art galleries . Some of the world's best restaurants are located in the city making a break to Istanbul essential travel planning. Come and enjoy Istanbul in a 5-Days Istanbul City Break.

This tour is your bread and butter when you come to İstanbul, what makes us unique is that we are young yet experienced. All our guides are government licensed. Whats different about our tour is that you get an unfiltered İstanbul. The culture and history of the city with all its aspects from people who studied and lived it for years.

Unlike the other tours we dont the shopping stops unless you spesifically ask to. We just want you to enjoy a relaxing walk with us.

Fly to Istanbul and spend a great day in this fascinating metropolis on the Bosphorus, the only one in the world which is located on two continents. In one day you will see Istanbul’s top tourist attractions, discover its old town, enjoy Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and practice your bargaining skills at Egyptian Bazaar.

Enjoy an Istanbul Half-day sightseeing tour and explore some of the traditional sites, historic monuments and more. This tour helps you save some money and see just the attractions you are most interested in. This tour allows you a more open schedule to plan the rest of your day in Istanbul.