Itinerary
- Cemberlitas Sutunu: That gigantic column dates back to the 4th century AD.
- Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi: This madrasa used to be an Islamic school but now it's a local cafe, where local people hang out.
- Grand Bazaar: Hidden corners of oldest bazaars - We're going to explore the ancient and local bazaars. That's going to be a journey to the 1001 nights of Arabic fairy tales.
- Suleymaniye Mosque: Suleymaniye Mosque is the masterpiece of architect Sinan. We're going to learn about Islamic architecture.
- Galata Koprusu: Galata Bridge has a splendid view of the Golden Horn, Bosphorus Strait, and the historical peninsula - Sultanahmet.
- Galata Tower: We're going to see the 650 years old Galata Tower from the outside as well.
- Karakoy: Old Jewish Town / End of the tour - We're going to explore an old Jewish town and then end our tour.
Includes
- Hookah tasting
- Tour with a private guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Food tasting
- Private transportation
Details
There is a saying in Latin: Live like a Roman when you are in Rome! Istanbul is a city which is built for walking. For that reason, the best way of exploring Istanbul is to walk up and down through the hills and try the best local food along the way as the locals do. Here, with this tour, we would like to show you the hidden local gems and how the locals live.
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a walking tour, you will not need a vehicle during the tour. If you'd like to have a pick-up and/or drop-off service by our private van, please choose the option.
- Suleymaniye Mosque is closed on Mondays until 2 PM because of the prayer.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
