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Free tour

Fatih between aromas and ruins: Arab history and culture in Istanbul

4.00
Acceptable(8)
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Languages: Spanish
Registered on 27 January 2020
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We love to show you this city from our perspective, tell you about our experiences and share a nice time with you. More than tour guides, we show you how day-to-day is in this city and we tell you beautiful anecdotes so that you carry them in your heart for the rest of your life.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

An intimate tour of a corner of Istanbul that smells like Damascus, sounds like Cairo, and holds the secrets of Byzantium.

Do you want to experience a different kind of Istanbul, far from the classic tourist routes?

On this tour, I'll take you through Fatih , a neighborhood vibrant with a blend of Byzantine history and the contemporary life of conservative Arab communities. Here, amidst mosques, hidden churches, and humble markets, you'll feel as if you've traveled to Syria, Palestine, or Egypt... without leaving Turkey.

What will you live?

  • We will walk among Byzantine ruins, hidden Orthodox churches and traditional mosques .
  • You will learn about the local Arab community : how they live, what they eat, how they pray, how they dress.
  • We will take a mini food tour through shops
  • Arabic food and more...


Our tour has limited capacity...

Groups of up to 6 people are accepted; if the group is larger, it will be managed as private.

Last-minute or same-day reservations are not accepted. Cancellations must be made 24 hours before the tour if you are not able to attend.

For more information send a private message.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Kalenderhane, Vezneciler, 16 Mart Şehitleri Cd. no:1/A, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
I'll be at the Vezneciler metro exit and across from it is Cafe Gutta Vezneciler.
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Ali Kuşçu
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Ali Kuscu
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Zeyrek
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Fatih between aromas and ruins: Arab history and culture in Istanbul
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 17 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.
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