Istanbul Essentials Tour: A Captivating free walking tour of Istanbul

What will we visit on this tour?

• Meeting point:

  Binbirdirek, German Fountain, At Meyd...

  Binbirdirek, German Fountain, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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  I will be in front of the German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi). You can recognize me by my purple umbrella.

• 1
  Outside visit

  Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain

  The German Fountain (also known as the Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain) is a beautiful and historic fountain located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was a gift from the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II, and was built between 1897 and 1900.

• 2
  Outside visit

  Haghia Sophia

  The Hagia Sophia is a historic and architectural landmark located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally built as a cathedral by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD, and served as the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years. After the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1453, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque, and served as such for almost 500 years.

• 3
  Outside visit

  Basilica Cistern

  The Basilica Cistern is an ancient underground water storage system located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 6th century during the Byzantine era, and was used to store water for the nearby Great Palace of Constantinople and other buildings in the area.

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• 4
  Outside visit

  Hippodrome of Constantinople / Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

  The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a public entertainment and sporting arena located in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). It was built in the 3rd century AD, and was used for chariot racing, athletic contests, and other events.

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  Outside visit

  Great Palace Mosaics Museum

  The Great Palace Mosaics Museum showcases a collection of ancient mosaics from the Byzantine era. The mosaics were originally part of the Great Palace of Constantinople, which was the primary residence of the Byzantine emperors.

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  Outside visit

  Gülhane Park / Istanbul Archeology Museums

  The Istanbul Archaeology Museums is a complex of three museums that houses a vast collection of ancient artifacts and treasures from various civilizations.

• 7
  Outside visit

  Sirkeci Train Station

  Here is the last stop for the Orient Express!

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  Outside visit

  Eminönü

  We will walk through the Sirkeci district, to the Spice Bazaar in Eminönü.

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  Outside visit

  Grand Bazaar

  Here, our journey comes to an unforgettable finale, as we explore the labyrinthine alleyways and bustling markets of one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.