Best Istanbul Old Town Tour: Gems & Tales with Dr Sib

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Provided by: Dr Sib
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Obelisk of Theodosius
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Best of Istanbul old town Essentials with a Professional Guide

Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting beauty of Istanbul Old Town in a small group. Our itinerary encompasses a leisurely stroll with no inclines or admission fees.

During our excursion, we'll explore:
- Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome)
- Blue Mosque (inside & outside) *
- Hagia Sofia (outside)
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Obelisk of Constantin
- Palace of Ibrahim Pasha
- Spartans Serpent Column
- Madrasa of Sultanahmet
- Hurrem Sultan Bath
- Fountain of Ahmad III
- Topkapi Palace
- Ottoman Wooden Houses (Sogukcheshme)
- Old Sufi Dergah
- Caferaga Madrasa
- Basillica Cistern (Yerebatan)
- The Million Stone
- The German Fountain
- Advises for restaurants, shopping places and ferry piers
- Opportunities for picturesque photo stops and ideas for more places.

Pay what you consider fair, starting from min. 10 $/€ (400 lira) per person for groups.

*Blue Mosque is not open in Friday mornings. Also, we may need to pass in extremely crowded times etc.

Adequate dressing is needed to enter the mosques.

Please feel free to contact me for private tours and cruises in Arabic, English or Spanish languages.
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This activity includes:

  • Sultanahmet Square
  • Obelisk of Theodosius
  • German Fountain
  • The Blue Mosque
  • Serpent Column
  • Hurrem Sultan Hammam
  • Ibrahim Pasha Palace
  • Hagia Sophia
  • The Stone of Million
  • Cafer Ağa Madrasa
  • Fountain Sultan Ahmed III
  • Topkapi Palace Museum

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Meeting point

Obelisk of Theodosius

On arrival

We will meet by the Obelisk of Theodosius (Egyptian Obelisk) in Sultanahmet Square (hippodrome).

Things to note

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How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
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Organisation
9.9
Atmosphere
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Content
9.8
Guide
9.9
Usefulness
9.9
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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