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This is a perfect tour who had already visited the museums or don't really want to spend much time visiting inside of the museums because of the huge crowds and wasting hours waiting in the lines etc. and also a short trip to the Asian side of the city.
No museum visit but a lot of cultural information, lots of photography, good typical food, plenty of walking and lots of shopping time.
During this full day walking tour that will last about 5-6 hours, ( from 9 am untill 3 pm ) We will walk around Sultanahmet area and see all the important sites from outside, take pictures, have lots of information about them from the guide and later we will walk thru Divanyolu street (where the tram passes ) to the pier at Eminönü and take the Ferry to the Asian side where we will visit a nice, small local fruit/vegetables/fish market. Return to the European side by ferry again. Later visit the Spice Bazaar and have lunch somewhere and then walk thru Mahmutpasha all the way up to Grand Bazaar and shopping time at the G.bazaar. Finally we will finish the day with a cup of good Turkish coffee.
Please note that There will be no visit to the inside of the museums in this tour. We will see them only from outside.
Only tour guide's fee for a private tour is included. Private pick-up with minivan from the hotel or seaport or airport and drop-off is possible but it will be charged separately.
ATTENTION : Minimum 4 pax payment is required to do this tour.
I am a freelance working, licensed Tour-guide/Tour-operator with over 25 years experience and have been qualified as a Travel Expert by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism. As I have studied Christianity, Archaeology, History, Mythology (as well as other related subjects) I can help you understand our diverse history and culture. I have considerable experience as a tour guide and as a travel planner to destinations in Istanbul and Turkey. Other than tours I am a small business owner in advertising.. I am columnist in a tourism newspaper.. A rug expert...and I am the writer of 3 good guide-books: 1- "All you need to know before BUYING ORIENTAL CARPETS in Turkey" 2- " The most interesting TURKISH TRADITIONS" 3- "A cultural guide book INFORMIST" When it comes to food I am someone like Anthony Bourdain at No Reservations.. Full profile ⋅ Leave a Review
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