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The Elements of Constantinople - Free Small Group Tour
Hello! My name is Ensar. I'm a professional Tour Guide, licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. I live in Istanbul, and have always loved traveling and meeting new people. I lead a group of professional Tour Guides here in Turkey. We are all experienced guides who love their job and enjoy sharing culture and anecdotes with friends and travelers. We'll be happy to meet you and show you our city :)
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Tour description
See the best sites in Istanbul with a professional tour guide, this guided tour aims to meet people and highlight the most important places in the city.
The tour begins at the Hagia Sophia, a must-see and the most famous historical site in Istanbul. Then the Blue Mosque, the Historic Hippodrome and the Arasta Bazaar.
The tour ends at the Arasta Bazaar. Approximately 3 hours of tour will give guests good insight into how the city of Istanbul grew and became the capital of the world.
The places we will visit:
- Hagia Sophia Mosque (inside)
- Blue Mosque (Inside)
- The Tomb of Sultan Ahmet
- Hippodrome (Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Column of Constantine)
- The Arasta Bazaar
Also on the tour we will pass through these places and we will have an idea of their stories:
- The Turkish bath of Hurrem Sultan
- The German fountain
- The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
We will be guiding you for the best photo shot points during the tour.
We offer you fun and happiness. On top of that, lots of information about the history.
- The tour does not exceed 9 guests. We do maximum tours of 9.
- We enter all the sites. The sites on the tour are free.
Please consider that this is my full time job. For me, the fair minimum tip amount is €10 (250 liras), it depends on satisfaction.
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Cankurtaran, Atatürk Sk., 34122 Fatih...Cankurtaran, Atatürk Sk., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The meeting place is just under the tree at the entrance to the courtyard of Hagia Sophia (there is only one entrance to the courtyard!) You can recognize the guide with his purple flag.
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1Free admissionHagia Sophia
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2Outside visitHurrem Sultan's Turkish Bath
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3Free admissionBlue Mosque
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4Free admissionTomb of Sultan Ahmet I
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5Outside visitRoman Hippodrome
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6Outside visitGerman Fountain
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7Outside visitObelisk of Theodosius
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8Outside visitSerpent Column
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9Outside visitWalled Obelisk
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10Outside visitIbrahim Pasha Palace
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
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11Outside visitColumn of Constantine
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
José Ignacio
25 Sep 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
Excelente
Alain
20 Sep 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
Un guia autoctono, amable, servicial, siempre dispuesto a resolver cualquier duda, del que a demas de la informacion muy interesante del tour, si le preguntas de dara todo tipo de informacion de las tradiciones y costumbres locales.
Samina
15 Sep 2023
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Travelled in family -
Aug 2023
The group was small so this tour felt alot more personable. Onur had a lovely, approachable manner and was clearly passionate about his city, as well as very knowledgeable. A brilliant tour - thank you!
Elena
29 Aug 2023
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Travelled in group -
Aug 2023
Todo perfecto! Muy recomendableLos lugares visitados espectaculares. La información y los consejos facilitados por el guía. Ensar ha sido un guía estupendo.
María
26 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Aug 2023
Excelente el tour, la información brindada y Ensar muy amable y muy dispuesto a ayudar en lo que fuera necesario. Super recomendado!
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 12 people.
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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