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Discover Islamic Culture Through Walking Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: iWalk
Quality Verified Registered on August 30, 2021

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Tour description

Welcome to Istanbul Dear Walkers!

Islam is the major practiced religion in Turkiye and in order to discover its characteristics we design this tour for walkers who come from non-islamic background.

As a route of the tour we have 2 Unesco World Heritage Destinations of Old City, Suleymaniye Mosque and Pantakrator Monastery.  The tour route finishes at more local, residential area of practising muslims.


We will take off from the daily relations of muslims into the social practices in order to understand Islam as it is explained inner and external peace. 

In this tour program we would like to cover 

> Daily and weekly practises of muslims in the mosque context
> Social life in the local practising muslim areas
> Sufism, mystical understanding of Islam


Visiting the following places all in a row:

  • Suleymaniye Mosque
  • Suleymaniye Historical Ottoman Mansions
  • The Aqueduct of Valens 
  • Zeyrek Mosque (Formerly a church) 
  • Zeyrek Cistern Panoramic Old City View Terrace
  • Tokadi Sufi Cemetary
  • Old City Local Butcher Bazaar
  • Fatih Mosque and the Complex
  • Atpazarı as local muslim youth cafes 
  • Malta Bazaar
  • Islamic Instıtutions, Charity Organisations (from outside)



*Please note that at the end of the tour, you are expected to tip the guide minimum 10 Pound, 10 Dollar, 10 Euro or 400 liras per person


**Please dress modestly as we have mosque visits during this tour. (We recommend bringing along scarves and shawls to be able to cover certain parts of the body)

Themes of the tour #islamiculture #islamiccivilisation #halalfood



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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Süleymaniye, Süleymaniye Cd. No:21, 3...
    Süleymaniye, Süleymaniye Cd. No:21, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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    I will be waiting you in front of the Coffee Gutta

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Suleymaniye Mosque
  • 2
    Outside visit
    At Pazarı Street for Local Muslim Youth
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Pantakrator Monastary(Currently Mosque)
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Ladies' Market
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Tomb of Mehmed the 2nd, Conqueror of Constantinople
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Malta 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).

Tour opinions

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4.57
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4.81
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4.82
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Roxana 08 May 2024
Berlin

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
We spent 2 hours learning about Islam and visiting traditional places like mosques, markets and a community house. It was great! :)
John 06 May 2024
Toronto

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
BOOK this tour if you want to understand a snippet of Islam. Beautiful Tour. Wonderful guide!
Waldir 01 May 2024
Stockholm

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Fatih was a perfect guide for this tour. He combined deep knowledge about the Islamic culture, about Istanbul in general and above all, he is a person that lives what he is showing. I felt that he was not someone repeating a script, he was part of the environment he was talking about and knew how to navigate difficult subjects respectfully in order to keep the group confortable. If you are looking for a deep dive into the Islamic culture, this is your guide.
Regina 30 Apr 2024
Atlanta

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
It was an interesting tour. We saw some places that we could not find ourselves. There was an interesting prospective from a religious person about his culture. We would highly recommend this tour.
Bruna 30 Apr 2024
Bologna

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Il tour è stato sorprendente perché ci ha spiegato vari aspetti della cultura e religione islamica. La nostra guida Fatih ci ha fatto immergere nella cultura locale e abbiamo apprezzato molto l’assaggio di Boza e del pane con il za’tar. È un tour che consiglio vivamente!!! Grazie mille Fatih 🙏
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 30 people.
Pets
Not suitable for 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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