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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Breakfast
Guiding service from a pro licensed tour guide
Transportation
Lunch
Turkish Bath. Its a "must do activity". Once you are here, you must try traditional traditional bath
Snacks
Dinner
Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Taksim Square
30 min
Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.
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1 hour
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
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Karakoy
1 hour
Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
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Karakoy Rihtim
30 min
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
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Kadikoy Iskelesi
3 hours
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
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Kadikoy Iskelesi
30 min
We are having lunch at Kadikoy. Its a little kebap house and they make the best chicken doner kebap in town
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Uskudar
10 min
We get on the ferry for 1,5 hour ferry for Bosphorus Tour from Uskudar
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Bosphorus Strait
1 hour 30 min
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
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Balat
1 hour
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.
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Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi
1 hour
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.
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1 hour 15 min
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.
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Taksim Square
1 hour 30 min
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'
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)
Can I cancel Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
What's included?
- Breakfast
- Guiding service from a pro licensed tour guide
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Turkish Bath. Its a "must do activity". Once you are here, you must try traditional traditional bath
- Snacks
- Dinner
What's not included?
- Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs
Which places does it visit?
It visits Taksim Square, Karakoy, Karakoy Rihtim, Kadikoy Iskelesi, Uskudar, Bosphorus Strait, Balat, Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Circle Istanbul
