Old Istanbul Uncovered: Courtyards, Stories & Coffee with a Local
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6h - 7h
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About this experience
This is not a checklist tour and not a lecture.
We move slowly, read the city, and experience how Istanbul still lives inside its historic layers.
Instead of only monuments, you will notice daily life, hidden transitions, and places most visitors walk past without realizing.
The experience is designed like a story: leaving the busy city, getting lost in old passages, discovering quiet courtyards, and ending with a traditional coffee together.
Small group size allows conversation, questions, and a more personal atmosphere — more like exploring with a local than following a guide.
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Old Istanbul Uncovered: Courtyards, Stories & Coffee with a Local
What's included
Story-based cultural interpretation
Professional licensed tour guide
Traditional Turkish coffee
Small group walking experience
Local recommendations after the tour
Detailed itinerary
1
Beyazıt Square – meeting and introduction
2
Stop 2
Süleymaniye District – historic streets and panoramic viewpoints
3
Grand Bazaar Area – the traditional trade network and the hidden Gems inside.
4
Local Shopping Street – everyday Istanbul life
5
Stop 5
Spice Bazaar Area – living market culture and the Coffee Ending.
What's not included
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Personal expenses & shopping
Additional food & drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the main gate of Istanbul University (Beyazıt Gate) in Beyazıt Square, located in the historic district of Fatih, Istanbul.
The guide will be standing in front of the main university gate and will be holding a stick with a red flag, so you can easily recognize the group.
$42
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
