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Private tour in Istanbul Mine T
Istanbul off the beaten path
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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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Istanbul without a queue
Overview of your Istanbul tour
Get ready to hear out the history, legends, symbols, art and customs of historical peninsula where Byzantion, Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire once lived. While walking through the city's historical buildings we'll see a local bazaar and we'll get the chance of tasting some local delicacies. *This is a highlights tour where we'll be seeing the venues shortly with my historical, spiritual and artistic point of view.
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
* Meet at the Column of Constantine (4th century) * See the courtyard of a Royal mosque which is the first and the best example of baroque art. * See the long line of a very popular doner wrap restaurant. * Walk through Grand Bazaar (except Sundays) * Walk up to Suleymaniye Mosque which is the biggest Ottoman Royal complex from the 16th century. * See a mosque from the 9th c. which was once a Byzantine church * Try one of the most popular non alcoholic beverage in the city in a very popular restaurant from 1870s. * Walk up to Sehzade Mosque and see the most beautiful tomb ever made for a son and see the hidden gardens of the madrasah buildings if it is weekday. * Walk by the Roman aqueduct (4th century) * Visit Women's Bazaar, a local market and taste Buryan (a lamb kebab). * Visit a 10th c. Byzantine church/now a mosque which was the biggest Church after Hagia Sophia and enjoy its lovely garden with a panaromic view of the city. * Visit a dervish tomb and observe locals while praying. *end of the tour
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Type: Walking
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No:16 Vezirhan Caddesi, D:18, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34120, Türkiye
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meet at the column of Constantine by Cemberlitas tram station. If you prefer me to meet you please kindly inquire in advance for the availability.
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