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History & Daily Life of Istanbul

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Hakan
Registered on December 18, 2022

I was born and raised in Istanbul. I am a licensed tour guide and its mu full time job.l am interested in history and ı want to share what i know about mu city. Since this is my home town i have lots of local experiences and stories about Istanbul. I would like to tell you about our culture.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello everybody😊 First of all thank you for choosing my tour🙏

This tour won't feel like a history lesson for you. We'll talk about the daily life, habits, and traditions of Turks. Our walking route will take us through the heart of Istanbul, following the footsteps of empires, while discussing both history and social life.

As a licensed professional tour guide and someone who loves to travel, I know what you'll need when you come to Istanbul. I already have some tips ready to help you make the most of your time here :)

We'll talk about what Turks eat, drink, where they hang out, where they shop, how they spend their day, and more.

In addition, you'll gain insight into the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and present-day Republic of Turkey."

Our route:

  • Hippodrome
  • Egyptian obelisk
  • Blue Mosque
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Hürrem Sultan Bath
  • Sultan’s tomb
  • Column of Konstantine
  • Istanbul University
  • Old Second Hand Book Bazaar
  • Grand Bazaar



"I invite you to a brief journey where we'll explore the history of Istanbul and the daily life of the Turkish people." 

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  • Meeting point:
    Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih...
    Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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    I will be waiting right next to egyptian obelisk nex to Blue Mosque

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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Marina 08 Apr 2024

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Great tour wit Hakan!!! Thanks a lot for all the explanation and tips!
Priyanka 02 Apr 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Had such an amazing tour with Hakan- knowledgeable, fun, friendly and provided a very useful guide of Istanbul. There was key history told in story form as well as cultural information and tips tied in. Learned a lot during the walk. We did a few tours- this was the best of all. Highly recommend this tour as the go-to in Istanbul !!!
Sandrine 30 Mar 2024
London

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Travelled alone - Mar 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed it. It's an excellent introduction to the richness of Istanbul's history. Hakan leads a well-balanced tour to include both important and interesting facts in politics, religion, society and culture, and occasionally touched upon relevant bits aboutTurkey's situation today, linking the past and the present, that I found particularly fascinating. He also offer very practical tips to make your stay in Istanbul an authentic one. Highly recommend it.
Nadia 03 Feb 2024
İstanbul

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Travelled alone - Jan 2024
Highly recommended. It was my first day in Istanbul and this tour was very good to save my time.Hakan is nice guy and he answered all mu questions . Very helpful
Desmond 31 Jan 2024

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Travelled alone - Jan 2024
Hakan was amazing. Thank you
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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
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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