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Private tour in Istanbul Mine T
Multicultural Heritage of Istanbul in Fener and Balat
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Hello travelers, I grew up with the idea of exploring the world. Before becoming a licensed tour guide I traveled a lot, worked in a cruise ship in the USA, walked Camino de Santiago French and Portuguese trails in Europe, visited every single museum in small towns, watched musicals, theaters, enchanted with art and history, experienced corporate business life for about 11 years, studied International Relations and astrology along with tour guiding. I met people from all around the world, some(eg Kiribati Republic) that I have never heard of before. My passion for exploring always continued with people, my inner self and now with my city. I welcome you to my hometown, am ready to share the history, culture, art, customs, food, life style and many more gems of it. Please keep in mind that it's always a different experience with each guest. So meeting is going to be exciting to me as well as it is to you :) Should you have any request for a customized tour please inquire for a quote. *Licensed tour guide, approved by Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. (Graduated with honors from the University of Kapadokya) *Graduate of International Relations department of Administrative and Political Sciences Faculty of University of Ege. (Got a scholarship between 2002-2005 from Koc Foundation which is one of the most reputable foundations in Turkey) *** In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey, the guides are not allowed to directly sell tours. So, please beware that the tours guaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class tourism & travel agency. *I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can help you to find a vehicle. However, public transportation is quite common in Istanbul.
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All in one: Synagogues, churches and mosques. A cultural melting pot for centuries!
Overview of your Istanbul tour
An exclusive walking tour through well preserved historical texture of Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim communities in Fener and Balat's narrow streets and slopes surrounded by stylish coffee shops, artisan and antique shops. Beginning with ST. Stephan Bulgarian Church, we'll be visiting Armenian, Bulgarian, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate churches, seeing synagogues, architectural masterwork of Greek Red School. Tasting the best souflé accompanied by a traditional glass of Turkish tea, bumping into an auction in an antique shop, panaromic view of Golden Horn and more hidden gems on the way. . .
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
-St. Stephan Bulgarian Church -Cantemir Palace and colorful stairs nearby -Greek Red School -The Orthodox Patriarchate of Fener and Hagios Georgios Church -Armenian Church -Ahrida and Yanbol synagogues -Old local pubs and Jewish market -colorful houses with bay windows. -Artisan coffee shops -Antique shops and auctions -Beautiful view of Golden Horn * Some buildings including religious ones will be seen from outside as per their visiting policy. -This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly!
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Type: Walking
Walking tour. *We will need public transport to reach the tour starting point (approximately 25 minutes).
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Mürselpaşa Caddesi, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34087, Türkiye
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: * At the St. Stephan Bulgarian Church
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