Istanbul off the Beaten Paths- Europe to Asian Side-Sightseeing & Food Tour.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
We will leave the main touristy sights behind and drive away to Istanbul's less known neighborhoods and sights. The tour will partly be sightseeing and partly food sampling in different parts of Istanbul. We will start with Ortaköy neighborhood suited on the side of the Bosporus where you can put Asia and Europe in one picture.We will go little further to see Rumeli Fortresses which was part of the defense of conquering the Constantinople in 1453. After this we will drive through the Istanbul Bosporus bridge from European side to Asian side.We will visit Beylerbeyi palace and see how the Sultans were living.We will visit the Çamlıca which the highest hill of Istanbul and a new mosque built in 2019 which is one of the biggest one in world.We will conclude the tour at the Kadıköy food market with sampling the variety of the different food which comes from different parts of Turkey. Your guide will order the food for you and make it easier to make a selection of the well chosen food you.
What’s included?
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Coffee and/or Tea -
Börek pastries in Ortaköy at about 10 am. This is will be variety of the pastries stuffed with cheese, minced meat, spinach. -
Lunch will starter with four different kinds of meze ( dips ), 2-3 different kinds of home cooked meals and 2-3 kinds of kebaps. If you are vegetarians there will be many veterinarian options too. -
Bottled water -
Air-conditioned vehicle -
All Fees and Taxes -
Entry/Admission - Ortakoy -
Entry/Admission - Rumeli Fortress -
Entry/Admission - Camlica Hill -
Entry/Admission - Beylerbeyi Palace -
Entry/Admission - Kadikoy Carsisi -
Entry/Admission - London -
Shopping expenses and any other expenses not mentioned in inclusions.
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 7h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
See the local places and local faces of Turkey with My Local Guide Istanbul. Istanbul is a melting pot of European and Asian influences, a mix of the traditional and modern worlds and the best way to explore the city is with My Local Guide Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of the only city in the world that crosses two continents. Walk in the mazes of local streets, visit hidden historic destinations, drink tea with the locals and taste the rich and flavoursome cuisine of the region. My Local Guide Istanbul, with five years experience in leading tours for english-speaking International travellers, offers tours designed and delivered by local people with a passion for Turkey and travel. We specialise in tours for the independent traveller who likes to walk side by side with the locals and explore places that are not easy to discover on your own.
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