Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 7 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See Turkey like a local on this historic off-the-beaten-path tour of the real Istanbul. Go where the locals go, and experience life in the back streets of Istanbul. Wind through the hills of Fener, home to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Church and colorful Greek and Ottoman Houses. Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi, Mollafenari Mh., Istanbul 34120 Turkiye

An old madrasah which turns into a coffee shop

Duration: 25 minutes

Pass By: Grand Bazaar, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

The colourful and chaotic Grand Bazaar is the heart of İstanbul's Old City and has been so for centuries.

Pass By: Istanbul Universitesi Rektorlugu, Fuat Pasa Cad. Beyazit, Istanbul Turkiye

Founded in 1933, Istanbul Universitesi (Istanbul University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Istanbul.

Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

Süleymaniye Mosque. Built by the most important architect of Ottoman times, Arhitect Sinan, this superb monument is Istanbul's largest mosque complex

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Sahaflar Carsisi, Istanbul 34430 Turkiye

The Second Hand Book Bazaar has been a book and paper market since Byzantine times.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Tahtakale District, Istanbul Turkiye

Great street bazaar that you will see almost everything is being sold and very popular bazaar by locals

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

Vividly coloured spices are displayed alongside jewel-like lokum (Turkish delight) at this Ottoman-era marketplace, providing eye candy for the thousands of tourists and locals who make their way here every day.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Balat & Fener Tour, Istanbul Turkiye

Formerly Istanbul's Greek Orthodox and Jewish neighborhoods, today Fener and Balat are known for their dilapidated yet beautiful old houses and more...

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: St. George, Fener Rum Patrikhanesi Sadrazam Ali Pasa Cadesi, Fener, Istanbul 342 20 Turkiye

Located in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul, in Fatih, the Cathedral Church of Saint George is a Greek Orthodox Church which is still in working order

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Bolu Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast

Located on the European side of Istanbul, Karaköy is a lively and fashionable neighborhood situated just a short distance from the iconic Galata Tower. Previously a thriving port area, Karaköy has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, becoming a focal point for art, fashion, and culinary excitement.

Duration: 25 minutes

Inclusions
  • Light refreshment
  • Practice of hookah at favorite local hangout
  • Professional guide
  • Public transportation; ferry and bus
  • Lunch

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant to departure the walking tour
  • Minimum capacity is 2 persons. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient reservations. We will do all we can to reschedule your tour or a refund will be provided.
  • Stroller accessible
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Our tours are done by public transportation and walking so if you have any serious mobility issues, we advise you to book a private tour
  • Near public transportation
  • Parents of children under 6 years are advised to book a private tour
  • On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed; May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, July 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th in 2022
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Karaköy Pier, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:13, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

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

Duration

7 hours


User's Reviews

Dan_R

25 Dec, 2023

Tour guide was excellent. He kept the tour interesting and fun. The tour was the perfect complement to the standard tours of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Grand Bazaar.

Cross_A

28 Nov, 2023

The guide took us to very places that are off the beaten path. Witouth her we could easily miss these places. She was kind and was always very polite and helpful.

Sundar_V

17 Nov, 2023

This is a must do tour of Istanbul. This one had a little bit of everything including visiting the spice bazaar, Fenwr, Balat neighborhoods, Sultaniyeh mosque and an Orthodox Church. The tram ride and the ferry rides were memorable too. Huge shoutout to Ogze the guide. Even though I was the only person in the tour she still showed up and it was a memorable time walking through history and the present of Istanbul. Highly recommend

RolandMio_F

16 Nov, 2023

Imran was great! Very knowledgable and gave great tips about city. Tour was great way to see the city. Would definitely recommend!

Lindsay_R

12 Nov, 2023

I’m so glad I did this tour, I really enjoyed getting to see some of the less crowded and touristy places and felt like my experience of Istanbul was very different today. I enjoyed our tour guide Atta very much and learned a lot. You get your steps in for sure!

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