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Old City Tour: From Constantinople to Istanbul

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English
Guru: Haktan
Quality Verified Registered on April 03, 2019

Hi, my name is Haktan. I am a licenced tour guide who is in love with Istanbul! I traveled to 30+ countries joining free walking tours whenever I had a chance and collecting the good practices of other guides. I studied in the USA and taught at different universities so I know how to keep people's attention when I tell the incredible stories of this amazing city. If you read the reviews about my tours you'll see the word "funny" in almost every review. I don't want to brag about humour but let me tell you this much I once made a group of Polish people laugh 😎. Last but not the least, The Guardian published an article about my tours. I use audio headsets during my tours so you won't miss anything even when we are walking and talking. Looking forward to meeting you! Haktan

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

 Tour details:

Would you like to capture the essence of this city in a fun and informative way in couple of hours? Then this tour is a must-do for you! 

Capital city of both Roman and Ottoman Empires, Istanbul has a lot to tell you about those civilizations. While visiting its Hippodrome and talking about the monumental columns and obelisks on it we will talk about the Roman heritage in the city. Visiting one of the most elegant mosques of Architect Sinan, we will have a chance to see a classic Ottoman Mosque and talk about its past and present. We will also see a traditional Bazaar, a Hamam, learn about the Blue Mosque take amazing photos and finally learn about the amazing history of Hagia Sophia. 

  • German fountain 
  • Hagia Sophia (from outside)
  • Blue Mosque (inside and outside*)
  • Hippodrome 
  • The Walled Obelisk
  • Obelisk of Theodosius
  • Serpent column
  • Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque*
  • Arasta Bazaar
  • Nakkaş Cistern
  • Hurrem Sultan Hamam


* If the line to enter the Blue Mosque is too crazy we talk about it from the courtyard and enter Mehmet Paşa Mosque. But most of the time we enter the Blue Mosque.

 Useful information for the traveler:

-No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.

-I use audio headsets during the tour so you will hear me easily even when we walk and talk.

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When the tour ends you will be able to pay the guru whatever you consider fair. Some will pay €10, others $50. It's up to you!

-The agency for my tours is Eyupsultan Travel A-10425

 Looking forward to meeting you!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Binbirdirek, German Fountain, Atmeyda...
    Binbirdirek, German Fountain, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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    In front of the German Fountain with a tour guide tag and an ORANGE UMBRELLA.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Hippodrome of Constantinople
  • 2
    Free admission
    Hagiasophia
  • 3
    Free admission
    Sokullu Mehmet Paşa
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Blue Mosque
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Arasta Bazaar

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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