Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

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See Turkey like a local on this historic off-the-beaten-path tour of the real Istanbul. Go where the locals go, and experience life in the back streets of Istanbul. Wind through the hills of Fener, home to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Church and colorful Greek and Ottoman Houses. Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant

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Things To Know

  • Light refreshment
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Public transportation; ferry and bus
  • Practice of hookah at favorite local hangout
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant to departure the walking tour
  • Minimum capacity is 2 persons. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient reservations. We will do all we can to reschedule your tour or a refund will be provided.
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Our tours are done by public transportation and walking so if you have any serious mobility issues, we advise you to book a private tour
  • Parents of children under 6 years are advised to book a private tour
  • On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed; May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, July 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th in 2022

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi

An old madrasah which turns into a coffee shop

Grand Bazaar (Pass-by Only)

The colourful and chaotic Grand Bazaar is the heart of İstanbul's Old City and has been so for centuries.

Istanbul Universitesi Rektorlugu (Pass-by Only)

Founded in 1933, Istanbul Universitesi (Istanbul University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Istanbul.

Suleymaniye Mosque

Süleymaniye Mosque. Built by the most important architect of Ottoman times, Arhitect Sinan, this superb monument is Istanbul's largest mosque complex

Sahaflar Carsisi

The Second Hand Book Bazaar has been a book and paper market since Byzantine times.

Tahtakale District (Pass-by Only)

Great street bazaar that you will see almost everything is being sold and very popular bazaar by locals

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Vividly coloured spices are displayed alongside jewel-like lokum (Turkish delight) at this Ottoman-era marketplace, providing eye candy for the thousands of tourists and locals who make their way here every day.

Balat & Fener Tour

Formerly Istanbul's Greek Orthodox and Jewish neighborhoods, today Fener and Balat are known for their dilapidated yet beautiful old houses and more...

St. George

Located in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul, in Fatih, the Cathedral Church of Saint George is a Greek Orthodox Church which is still in working order

Karakoy

Located on the European side of Istanbul, Karaköy is a lively and fashionable neighborhood situated just a short distance from the iconic Galata Tower. Previously a thriving port area, Karaköy has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, becoming a focal point for art, fashion, and culinary excitement.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant - For further explanation perhaps use the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference. The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 201 reviews

What do other 201 guests say about Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

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Jill_D
5
Jul 2024
We are so happy we took this tour with Furkan! It was our second time to Istanbul and we wanted to see more of Istanbul than just the major tourist attractions. Furkan is so knowledgeable and informative and took us to places that we had not seen or even heard about. We highly recommend Furkan...
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Ivana_K
5
Jul 2024
Great tour, our guide Ozge was so knowledgeable, kind and friendly she taught us so much about the history of Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire. My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour through parts of Istanbul we may not have visited ourselves!
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Mikki_E
5
Jul 2024
This was beyond what i was hoping for. The know of my guide and her insights into daily life it gave the tour along with the history made it so interesting. The lunch stop was soooo yummy I loved seeing the different sides of Istanbul .

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Things to know

Included
  • Light refreshment
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Public transportation; ferry and bus
  • Practice of hookah at favorite local hangout
Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant to departure the walking tour
  • Minimum capacity is 2 persons. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient reservations. We will do all we can to reschedule your tour or a refund will be provided.
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Our tours are done by public transportation and walking so if you have any serious mobility issues, we advise you to book a private tour
  • Parents of children under 6 years are advised to book a private tour
  • On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed; May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, July 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th in 2022

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies