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Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 11 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who you could trust and would show you the things you would have never seen on your own? This is how we want travelers to view CIRCLE ISTANBUL.

Circle Istanbul was created by professional guides, who are passionate about their city. More so, our tour was designed for travelers who have seen the major sights and are now ready to see the heart of the city.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye

Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cihangir

We are having traditional Turkish Breakfast here. Turkish Quisine is famous in all over the world and Turkish Breakfast is an important component of Turkish Quisine

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Istanbul

Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim, Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkiye

We are having baklava tasting in 'Karakoy Gulluoglu'. Baklava is a Middle Eastern dessert which is made by pistachio. It is Middle Eastern but Turks are quiet good at making baklava. And Gulluoglu is a famouos family in Turkey for making best baklava in Istanbul

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

Kadikoy is the most beautiful part of Asian Side of Istanbul. Expats who live in Istanbul mostly prefer to live in Kadikoy. Because it is open minded and a liberal neighborhood. We get to Kadikoy after 20 minutes fantastic ferry ride. We are getting from Europe to Asia so basically we will travel between 2 continents

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

We are having lunch at Kadikoy. Its a little kebap house and they make the best chicken doner kebap in town

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Uskudar, Uskudar, Istanbul

We get on the ferry for 1,5 hour ferry for Bosphorus Tour from Uskudar

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Bosphorus Cruise is 2 hours cruising between 2 continents (Asia and Europe) It is a "must-do" activity in Istanbul. Istanbul is a big metropolis with almost 20 million population so Bosphorus Cruise is a great and handy way to see the whole city rapidly. Especially old Ottoman Mansions which we'll see during the tour are considered as one of the most expensive houses

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Balat, Istanbul Turkiye

It is a Jewish District of Istanbul.Today there are still some active sinagogs. We can see Jewish influence at architcture. It is also one of the most beautiful and ineteresting part of Istanbul.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi, Sadrazam Ali Pasa Cad. No: 35 Fener, Fatih, Istanbul 34220 Turkiye

Next stop is Greek Orthodox Patriarch and Fener District.Fener is famous with boutique coffee shops and interesting back streets. It is a proper hidden gem of Istanbul.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Karagümrük, 34091 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Most interesting part of our itinerary is 'The Turkish Bath Experience'. Get ready for an unforgettable and fun memories. Turkish Bath is one of the 'Must Do' attraction once you visit Turkey.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye

We get back to same point as we started. Last stop of our tour is the famous 'Istiklal Street'. We are having lunch in a traditional Turkish Restaurant call 'Meyhane'

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Breakfast - We experience real Turkish Breakfast
  • Lunch - Lunch at a boutique Kebab House
  • Dinner - Dinner at traditional Turkish restaurant called "Meyhane"
  • Snacks - Different kind of food tasting during the day including world famous Turkish Baklava and Turkish Coffee
  • Turkish Bath. Its a "must do activity". Once you are here, you must try traditional traditional bath
  • Transportation
  • Guiding service from a pro licensed tour guide
  • Entry/Admission - Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi
  • Entry/Admission - Karakoy Rihtim
  • Entry/Admission - Taksim Square
  • Entry/Admission - Kadikoy Iskelesi
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
  • Entry/Admission - Balat

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The destinations we are going to visit are mostly closed for traffic so the only way to see this beautiful city is walking. Circle Istanbul tour contains a lot of walking.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd. NO:3/1, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours


User's Reviews

Anonymous

07 Feb, 2024

Where to start? - We met Metin at Taksim Square and he asked me how I was, I was honest and said I wasn’t great as I’d lost my passport the day before. I’d spoken to 3/4 places I’d been to and none of them had it. He immediately asked where the last place was and after telling him very confidently said “I know these guys, I’ll call them for you and I think we’ll get it back” It’s a strange way to start a review I’ll concede, but it’s an example that from our very first interaction Metin couldn’t do enough for us to help. The tour itself can be best described by my partner when she said “it’s like spending the day in Istanbul with an old friend” - the enthusiasm with which Metin went about showing us the city was a beautiful thing. The highlights of the tour are rightly the breakfasts and the Hammam bookending your day what isn’t accurately measured is pit stops for authentic snacks and the flexibility with which Metin adapts the time between to match your interests. I’m an avid review reader, I read dozens of reviews for this tour before deciding to book. I won’t ruin the details of it by over describing each step, but what I will say is our guide was known by almost everybody, put your faith in him and say yes to as much as you can fit an unforgettable experience. To finish - before the Hammam Metin spoke to the shop I potentially had left my passport at, it turns out they’d found it and returned it to a police station. He took us to the station (which without notice had moved to a complete new location) and helped us with the over worked and busy Turkish police officers to quickly get my passport back. This tour is probably worth more than the price you pay, you get food and drinks, your walked about like a local, see history and culture and best of all you feel like it’s done with a friend. Cannot score it any higher

Caylie_H

10 Jan, 2024

We had a great day being taken through the city - shown hidden treasures, learning some of the history, and tasting great food! It's a long day with a fair amount of walking, but it's paced well with the various stops/eating/sitting throughout the day. A perfect way to preview several sites, experiences, and neighborhoods throughout the city.

Cruiser23017158238

07 Nov, 2023

We were referred by some friends of ours to make contact with a guide by the name of Metin, who had guided them a week before we got to Istanbul. We made contact & Metin advised us of a few very central hotels to choose from to stay at, which was extremely helpful and then he put together a 1 day trip to show us some of the more interesting parts of Istanbul. His knowledge of the area and it's history were invaluable & he also took us to shoos where the locals shop for their spices & turkish delight, avoiding the tourist traps. The prices were early 50% cheaper!!! He was so accommodating in all that we asked and always with a smile & a great sense of humor. Thank you Metin for making our visit to Istanbul son amazing

Jwh31965

05 Nov, 2023

Absolutely amazing tour with Metin. This guy is a superstar. I can’t say enough good things about his tour, his service, and his level of knowledge. Seriously don’t look anywhere else.

Bernie_O

25 Oct, 2023

Ayse was a wonderful guide! Fun time! So glad we did it! Enjoyed getting beyond the typical tourist attractions. So much fascinating history.

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Metin is a superstar.

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Best Tour Ever!

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Authentic Istanbul

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Amazing concept

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FANTASTIC !

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Extraordinary guide in extraordinary city!

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Extraordinary Istanbul Tour!

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Vibrant neighborhoods!

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We had so much fun!

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Turkish Bath (hamam) was the highlight

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Excellent tour !

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Unforgettable experience

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Extraordinary Istanbul with Metin

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Real local Istanbul

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A must do in Istanbul!

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WOW! Metin is an incredible guide and now a great friend!

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Exceeded all of my expectations!

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Istanbul city walking tour

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Great tour of Istanbul over a long weekend

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Best person to be with in Turkey !!!

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All the hidden Gems in one place!!

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Memorable Day!!

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Get ready to see off the beaten paths beside major sites

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An unforgettable memory

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