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Classic Old City Tour "Best of Istanbul"
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Hello! My name is Metin and I have been working as a licensed tour guide throughout Turkey for almost 10 years, predominantly in Istanbul. Here are some things about me that why should you get me as your guide; - I have a passion for travelling, meeting new people and discussing interesting historical events. - I am a big foodie, I believe there is a correlation between good food and happiness. I love to spend my spare time trying new foods and restaurants, especially boutique kebap houses and street foods in Istanbul are amazing! - My favourite thing about being a guide is showing travellers Istanbul's hidden beauties and local spots as well as major tourist spots. - If you like to eat good food, explore must see tourist spots and discover hidden beauties, I am the guide for you! - Licensed Official Tour Guide from Ministry of Culture and Tourism; - Member of the Union Tourist Guide Chamber of Istanbul - Bachelor Degree from A.Menderes University, Travel Agency Management and Tourism Some certain days, some museums may not be open depending on the date of the tour. Please contact me for detailed information. For example; - Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays; - Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
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Let's discover must see places in Istanbul!
Overview of your Istanbul tour
THE CITY EAST MEETS WEST! The city was the capital for the 3 grand empires! - If you have only 1 day in Istanbul, Old City is the first district to go and discover! - Let's get lost in time in Magnificent Hagia Sophia; - Let's discover the daily life of Ottoman Sultans in Topkapi Palace; - Let's go to one of the biggest covered bazaars in the world
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
-HAGIA SOPHIA (Its 1500 years old structure which is built as a church, than converted in to a mosque and operating as a museum today. Oldest and most famous symbol of Istanbul. It should be in the list of 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD according to many art historian) - TOPKAPI PALACE (It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today. Treasury collection is the most impressive part, especially Spoonmakers Diamond with 86 Carat) - BLUE MOSQUE (Classic Ottoman Architecture mosque which is decorated with 21000 hand made blue tiles. One of the landmark of Istanbul) - ANCIENT HIPPODROME (It was a structure where it's organised chariot races and gladiator fights) - BASILICA CISTERN (1500 years old cistern, reservoir for water. Some movies and tv series are filmed here including James Bond (Sean Connery-From Russia with love) and Inferno (Tom Hanks) - GRAND BAZAAR (600 years old bazaar with 4500 shops. It is one of the biggest covered bazaar in the world)
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Type: Walking / Category: Tram
We are going to use public transportation (Tram, metro, public bus or taxi) For shore excursion guest, there is a tram right next to the port.
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İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
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