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Secrets of Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye

Duration: 2h and 30min
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 booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

One of the most well-known  masterpieces by Architect Sinan, Suleymaniye represents the peak of Ottoman art and engineering.  Suleymaniye tour definitely requires a guide because there is a detail and an amazing story hidden in every corner of the complex. It's one of my favorite destinations to take my groups.

Grand Bazaar has been the heart of the commercial life of Istanbul for centuries. We are going to visit hidden caravanserais and inns that preserved their historical features. The maze-like streets of the bazaar is definitely a must-see for every visitor and with a local guide it won't be a simply visual experience but one with lots of interesting information and anecdotes...

Useful information for the traveler:
-No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.
-You may want to bring a scarf to enter the mosques.
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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! (minimum contribution is €10 per person around the world.)
-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:
    Mollafenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:16 D:18,...
    Mollafenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:16 D:18, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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    I will be waiting under Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş) with a tour guide tag and an ORANGE UMBRELLA.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Column of Constantine
  • 2
    Free admission
    Grandbazaar
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Nuruosmaniye Mosque
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Eğin Textile
  • 5
    Outside visit
    La Mezquita de Suleyman

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).

Tour opinions

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4.98
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4.92
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4.98
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4.97
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4.95
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jenaraz 25 Oct 2023
Phoenix

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
What a professional!! Excellent tour have been in Türkiye 3 weeks and learned so much more on this tour. Highly recommend any tours by Haktan.
Elda 17 Oct 2023
Lima

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Muy interesante la explicación de Haktan Conoce y disfruta el tema que explica
Kay 17 Oct 2023
Preston

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Informative guided tour with Haktan. Lots of hidden gems to see on this tour with roof top tea and hidden courtyards. Haktan offers lots of advice with humour and knowledge Great tour highlights will remain with me for a long time
natalie 17 Oct 2023
Perth

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
great informative tour leader, adding humor along the way which was great
Teresa 17 Oct 2023
London

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Haktan was great!!
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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?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
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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