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Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)

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Istanbul, Turkey
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10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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's Included

  • Breakfast We experience real Turkish Breakfast
  • Lunch Lunch at a boutique Kebab House
  • Snacks Different kind of food tasting during the day including world famous Turkish Baklava and Turkish Coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Gümüşsuyu
Osmanlı Sk. No:1 D:, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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What To Expect

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Taksim Square

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

Cihangir Mosque

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
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Karakoy

Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Bosphorus Strait

Bosphorus Cruise is 1 hour cruising between 2 continents (Asia and Europe) It is a "must-do" activity in Istanbul
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kadikoy Iskelesi

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

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Patriarchate Of Constantinople

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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'
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29 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • BreakfastWe experience real Turkish Breakfast
  • LunchLunch at a boutique Kebab House
  • SnacksDifferent kind of food tasting during the day including world famous Turkish Baklava and Turkish Coffee
  • Turkish Bath. Its a "must do activity". Once you are here, you must try traditional traditional bath
  • Transportation
  • Guiding service from a pro licensed tour guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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