A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!
I have been living in istanbul since 2009 and I love this city! Offers alot to its guests! History, culture, food, night life and more! if you wish to discover all in short time with a profesional tourist guide and a local and also make your stay better in Istanbul then this is the perfect tour for you!
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A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!
What's included in A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hippodrome
We will start our Introduction Tour with Hippodrome. Romans builded in the 2nd CC AD and enlarged 4th CC AD during Constantine reign! The structure is not exist anymore but there are still monuments which I will explain in our tour!
Blue MosquePass-by Only
Blue Mosque is the most famous Ottoman Imperial Mosque builded in 17th CC. Visiting hours ending around 18:00 but I will explain what you will see when you visit the mosque from outside.
Hagia Sophia Moschee
if you visit istanbul first time and have a chance to see only one place then it must be Hagia Sophia! Complited in 537AD as a patriarchal church and then transform to a mousque in 1453 and then used as a museum for a while in 20th century and again, one more time it is a mosque. With the sembols and details and a long history behind the building, you will have better perception about the building after our visit. We will visit second floor and see all those beatiful mosaic icons which were art of Byzantine Empire once open a time. The entry fee is €25.00 per person and we will visit with the guest who whish to see.
Inclusions
- Guiding
- We will have a Turkish Coffee.
- We will use tram from Old Town to Eminonu. Ticket is included!
- All Fees and Taxes
- Foods and drinks are not included.(Except Turkish Coffee we will have in Eminonu)
- Hagia Sophia: €25.00 per person
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Just at the beginning of The Hippodrome area and at the corner of the Blue Mosque Complex(close to tomb of I.Ahmet) If you are coming from tram station, then walk through to The Blue Mosque and you will see The German Fountain
End Points
- Tophane Station is one of the stop on the T1 tram line which passes from Old Town
