Istanbul Heritage Tour - Incl. Lunch
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Istanbul Heritage Tour - Incl. Lunch
By Istanbul Daily City Tours - Adore Tourism
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Ages 0-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Vegeterian Menu is available
- Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (From City Center Hotels in Europen Side)
- Professional Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance Tickets for each Itineraries
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Sultanahmet District
- Entry/Admission - Topkapı Palace
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Irene Museum
- Entry/Admission - Gulhane Park
What's not included- Drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Free Pick Up and drop off from City Center Hotels in Europen Side (Sultanahmet, Old City, Fatih, Taksim, Beyoglu, Galata, Besiktas, Ortakoy, Sisli, Topkapi ...) Please inform your hotel details during the booking and we will inform you Hotel pick up time. Free Pick up and drop off is also available from Cruise Ship Port.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29140P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cover ups and head scarves are provided at the Blue Mosque free of charge
- During religious holidays the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed
- On Friday morning, The Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are visioned only from outside because of Friday Prayer.
- On Sundays, when Grand Bazaar is closed, we visit Nuruosmaniye arround Grand Bazaar
- On Tuesdays, when Topkapı Palace is closed, this tour is not offered
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Cover ups and head scarves are provided at the Hagia Sophia with fee. Take your own scarf with you.
- We do not recommend this tour for the persons having walking difficulty
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29140P3
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shariane
Fairburn, GA600 contributions
cant even express how much fun I had on this tour! I went on this tour on 10/29/2020. I had a great tour guide Sakir. He gave great detailed information at every stop we went to. He was also an awesome photographer. As a so traveler its great to have a guide that is also happy to help you capture your moments while on tour. He introduced me to my first Turkish Meal which was so delicious at a restaurant near The Grand Bazaar which completely filled me up. I had my first Turkish Tea during a Turkish Rug presentation. We made visits to everywhere listed on the itinerary including the Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, The Blue Mosque and Sofia Hagia . He gave me a special option to either visit Topkapi Palace or to take a Bosphorous Cruise Tour. I chose the Cruise Tour and was so thankful for that choice. I was able to see so many great sights while on the cruise. After the cruise we visited Turkish Delights and sampled quite a few delicious pieces. I was given free time to visit the market square to indulge in the Turkish culture at the spice market. When I came back Sakir offered me a pistachio Turkish Coffee that was so surprisingly delicious. What an amazing day! I landed in Istanbul the day before this tour and I absolutely recommend this tour to be the first thing you do when you get to Istanbul. Everything you need to experience all in one day! Ask for Sakir because he has to be the best tour guide in Istanbul. He will give you suggestions of other things to check out in Istanbul such as Hammam which is a Turkish Bath which is also a must do in Istanbul.
Written 29 November 2020
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AlunR
Bridgend, UK91 contributions
Nov 2022
As we only had two full days in Istanbul, we decided to book two tours - one on the Bosporus and the other (this one) in the old city.
This took in the Hagia Sophia first (wait in line for around 20 minutes but, during this time, our guide explained the history of Istanbul) and then over to the Blue Mosque whose interior was being refurbished. After the Hippodrome and German Fountain, we took the short walk to the Grand Bazaar. This was after a short stop at a leather shop which, I have to say, included some persistent hard sell which was very uncomfortable for an apparently upmarket store. This made me remove one star from what was, otherwise an excellent tour. We took lunch after self-exploration of the Grand Bazaar. Lunch was very good and consisted of three courses, all included in the tour cost with only drinks as additional.
After lunch, we toured the Topkapi Palace, a fabulous visit which included the Hagia Irene Museum (the Church of the Holy Peace)
Our guide was knowledgeable and I would very much recommend this tour
This took in the Hagia Sophia first (wait in line for around 20 minutes but, during this time, our guide explained the history of Istanbul) and then over to the Blue Mosque whose interior was being refurbished. After the Hippodrome and German Fountain, we took the short walk to the Grand Bazaar. This was after a short stop at a leather shop which, I have to say, included some persistent hard sell which was very uncomfortable for an apparently upmarket store. This made me remove one star from what was, otherwise an excellent tour. We took lunch after self-exploration of the Grand Bazaar. Lunch was very good and consisted of three courses, all included in the tour cost with only drinks as additional.
After lunch, we toured the Topkapi Palace, a fabulous visit which included the Hagia Irene Museum (the Church of the Holy Peace)
Our guide was knowledgeable and I would very much recommend this tour
Written 7 November 2022
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nicav2018
St. Moritz, Switzerland3 contributions
Apr 2021
Thank you for this splendid time, spend in Istanbul with help of your superlative services and a very good advices.
We hope to see you in the near future again!
For those who want to understand the history of the Ottoman Empire, to visit the historical attractions of the city, I recommend them to turn to a guide.
Special thanks to our guide Ms. Duygu - let yourself be guided by Duygu if you want to understand History of Istanbul.
I recommend with confidence!
We hope to see you in the near future again!
For those who want to understand the history of the Ottoman Empire, to visit the historical attractions of the city, I recommend them to turn to a guide.
Special thanks to our guide Ms. Duygu - let yourself be guided by Duygu if you want to understand History of Istanbul.
I recommend with confidence!
Written 12 April 2021
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Risfa J
Lahore, Pakistan3 contributions
Oct 2020
Not all places were covered as mentioned in the tour plan. e.g, Hippodrome, German Fountain, Serpent Column, Olive restaurant were skipped. After the blue mosque, we were asked to spend 45 mins in the grand bazaar ourselves and then we had lunch in some ordinary restaurant. When I asked the tour guide he said, restaurants are closed due to COVID. If Olive was closed then it shouldn't have been mentioned in the plan.
And he blamed the tourists that we took extra time at places that's why he had to skip few.
Then, there were unnecessary long walks. I had my 70 years old mother with me and We walked for the whole day, to Topkapi palace as well.
Later I realized, we could have done better ourselves. Because we were staying in a hotel(Florenta, Sultanahmet) very near to all places we visited on that tour. That was our mistake. We should have checked that before.
So, if you are staying in Sultanahmet. Don't go on such tours. Explore yourself. All places are within walking distance. Save money and enjoy it independently.
And he blamed the tourists that we took extra time at places that's why he had to skip few.
Then, there were unnecessary long walks. I had my 70 years old mother with me and We walked for the whole day, to Topkapi palace as well.
Later I realized, we could have done better ourselves. Because we were staying in a hotel(Florenta, Sultanahmet) very near to all places we visited on that tour. That was our mistake. We should have checked that before.
So, if you are staying in Sultanahmet. Don't go on such tours. Explore yourself. All places are within walking distance. Save money and enjoy it independently.
Written 5 November 2020
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ktplum18
23 contributions
I was on my own travelling and decided to book with these guys, they came and collected me and dropped me off to my hotel and looked after me all through the tour. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was more than I expected, great view of istanbul city and delicious food. A big thank you to the tour guide and drivers, they were really polite and respectful and made sure I was ok the whole time. Definitely recommend and will go on tour again with them next time.
Written 13 January 2020
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DarrenGreen67
Cambridge, UK38 contributions
Fantastic service, collecting us individually as we were staying in the old town at the Hagia Sophia Mansions near the start of the tour. Our tour guide was excellent, knowledgeable and accommodating. Good pace with a nice lunch. The restaurant accommodated my vegetarian diet and there was a nice mix of other interesting people on the tour.
Written 8 November 2021
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Farhan A
2 contributions
May 2022 • Family
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We did Ertugrul Tour with family and that was by far the best guided tour we ever had and we did visit many countries across Europe in the best. The hospitality shown by our guide Cengez and knowledge and passion shown by him during the whole tour was commendable. Learned a lot about the subject and this tour will remain in our memories for very long time. I recommend Adore Tourism and Cengez as a guide to every one. The Ertugrul tour is highly recommended and in my opinion the tour cost was nothing compared to what you get out of it.
We did Ertugrul Tour with family and that was by far the best guided tour we ever had and we did visit many countries across Europe in the best. The hospitality shown by our guide Cengez and knowledge and passion shown by him during the whole tour was commendable. Learned a lot about the subject and this tour will remain in our memories for very long time. I recommend Adore Tourism and Cengez as a guide to every one. The Ertugrul tour is highly recommended and in my opinion the tour cost was nothing compared to what you get out of it.
Written 25 May 2022
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Antonio Diaz
2 contributions
Our tour guide was Dilek, her tour with us was in Spanish, she was very informative, helpful, and extremely kind and friendly. Our connection with Dilek was amazing and we had a great time, she was very informed about everything we did and was very intriguing with her facts and services. We were so grateful to have had such an amazing tour guide if it’s possible, you should definitely get Dilek, very professional and friendly. I would undoubtedly recommend this service to anyone who visited Istanbul.
Written 10 March 2021
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Anushen
London, UK5 contributions
Jun 2020
Thanks to Adore Tour Team. They accepted our Heritage Tour booking even we were only 2 people on the Tour. We know Because of Covid 19, no much tourist but really it was so kind that they made our day unforgettable and accepted standart group tour price. Guide was perfect and knowledgeable, there was no queue at entrances of Museums. Perfect Service.
Written 3 August 2020
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Dear Our Guest, Many thanks for your review and thanks for being our guest in Istanbul especially in this hard times. Our aim is to give our guests best service. Your review made us very happy. Hope to see you in Istanbul again. Best Regards.
Written 4 August 2020
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Neil D
London, UK537 contributions
This was an amazing tour of Istanbul that takes in all the must see sights in a single day . You get to see the Blue Mosque , Topkapi Palace , Haga Sofia and the Grand Bazaar .
Our guide Shakir was very informative without being boring and covered the relevant facts in a manner which made it easy to understand.
I have been to over 65 countries and this was one of my best tours.
I enjoyed the cultural references to Ephesus, Jerusalem, Mecca and Rome as I am interested in architecture, ancient civilisations and religion.
The lunch was included and we had soup , mixed lamb and chicken kebabs and a chocolate dessert . Delicious.
Highly recommended . The same company also picked us up from the airport .
Highly recommended.
Our guide Shakir was very informative without being boring and covered the relevant facts in a manner which made it easy to understand.
I have been to over 65 countries and this was one of my best tours.
I enjoyed the cultural references to Ephesus, Jerusalem, Mecca and Rome as I am interested in architecture, ancient civilisations and religion.
The lunch was included and we had soup , mixed lamb and chicken kebabs and a chocolate dessert . Delicious.
Highly recommended . The same company also picked us up from the airport .
Highly recommended.
Written 19 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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