Golden Horn and Pera Tour

Highlights / General details

Pick up from your hotel to visit the Spice Market, known also as Egyptian market. Short walk through local markets to visit Rustem Pasha mosque with its great Iznik (Nicea) tiles. Drive along Balat neighborhood into Eyup district to visit the mosque and Pier Loti cafe, a famous French poet from 19th century.

Short drive to Kariye museum, church of Saint Savior in Chora, which has remarkable Byzantine mosaics. After lunch, drive around the Golden Horn to Pera neighborhood.

Start walking along Istiklal street in Beyoglu, from the Tunnel towards Taksim Square, seeing Galata tower, the Tunnel, Pera Palace Hotel, great consulate buildings from 19th century, fish market in the flower market (Cicek Pasaji), old churches, nostalgic tram. This pedestrian street is always full of people where you can observe the youth and try some Turkish delights in the traditional cafeteria. Return back to your hotel.

Inclusion

Pick up transfer from your hotel in Istanbul; Guided Special Historical Site of Istanbul Tour; All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary; Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach; Professional English-speaking tour guide; Return transfer to your hotel.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Pickup at 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 8 hours.

Policies

Children 6 years and under are free of charge. There is a minimum of 6 passengers required for this tour to operate.

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