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Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Istanbul
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Duration
11 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Istanbul with local experts who share hidden gems and local secrets. Perfect for those who want to experience the city's true heart beyond tourist sites.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Breakfast
We experience real Turkish Breakfast
Guiding service from a pro licensed tour guide
Transportation
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

What You’ll Experience

1

Taksim Square

Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Cihangir

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
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Karakoy

Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Karakoy Rihtim

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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Kadikoy Iskelesi

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
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
6

Kadikoy Iskelesi

We are having lunch at Kadikoy. Its a little kebap house and they make the best chicken doner kebap in town
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7

Uskudar

We get on the ferry for 1,5 hour ferry for Bosphorus Tour from Uskudar
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Bosphorus Strait

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
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
9

Balat

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
10

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
11

Karagümrük

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.
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
12

Taksim Square

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'
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tak-ı Zafer Cd. NO:3/1, Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi, Beyoğlu İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34437

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Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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