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Orientation: Old City to Galata — private Istanbul tour experience with licensed guide

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Orientation: Old City to Galata

We start where every visitor starts — the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia from the outside — then cross into daily Istanbul: a tram ride down to Karakoy, the historical Tünel funicular up to Galata, and a short wander through the streets where Istanbulites actually live and work. By the end you'll know how to move through the city on your own.

All monuments viewed from the outside — no ticket queues

Duration

3 hours

Price

$300 USD

Itinerary

What we'll do

  1. 01Ancient Hippodrome
  2. 02Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia (exterior)
  3. 03Tram to Karaköy
  4. 04Historical Tünel funicular up to Galata
  5. 05Galata streets and orientation

Meeting Point

German Fountain, Sultanahmet Square

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Included

  • Private licensed guiding fee

Not Included

  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Transportation (taxis, public transport, ferries)
  • Meals, snacks and beverages

Paid directly on-site (cash or card).

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