Istanbul Trip Overview
We start our program with Beylerbeyi Palace, an imperial ottoman summer residence built between 1861-1865. Then we will have a walking tour in the streets of Kuzguncuk district, and enjoy the antique wooden houses. We will drive to Üsküdar, a charming Ottoman district full of historic mosques and complexes.
In the afternoon, we continue with Kadikoy district. Kadikoy is historically known as Chalcedon literally meaning the ‘City of the Blind’. Our tour will begin with the historical harbour buildings of Kadikoy and will continue in the narrow streets of famous fish market and decent quarter of Moda. Visits to churches, mosques and mansions are also part of this tour.
At the end of the day, we get back to the old city with a 20 minutes boat ride in the Bosphorus.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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We start our program with Beylerbeyi Palace, an imperial ottoman summer residence built between 1861-1865. Then we will have a walking tour in the streets of Kuzguncuk district, and enjoy the antique wooden houses. We will drive to Üsküdar, a charming Ottoman district full of historic mosques and complexes.
In the afternoon, we continue with Kadikoy district. Kadikoy is historically known as Chalcedon literally meaning the ‘City of the Blind’. Our tour will begin with the historical harbour buildings of Kadikoy and will continue in the narrow streets of famous fish market and decent quarter of Moda. Visits to churches, mosques and mansions are also part of this tour.
At the end of the day, we get back to the old city with a 20 minutes boat ride in the Bosphorus.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Beylerbeyi Palace, Abdullahaga Cad., Istanbul Turkey
This imperial summer house was built in the 19th century. You will have the chance to visit this palace with explanations of an expert guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uskudar, Uskudar, Istanbul
Üsküdar is a typical Ottoman district. You will see Ottoman period mosques and their complexes from outside.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kuzguncuk Sahili, Pasa limani Cd. Kuzguncuk Mahallesi, Istanbul 34674 Turkey
You will feel the unique atmosphere of this neighbourhood, walk in its beautiful colorful streets, see churches and synagogues from outside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey
You will see the historical harbour buildings of Kadikoy and will continue in the narrow streets of famous fish market and decent quarter of Moda. Visits to churches, mosques and mansions are also part of this tour.
Duration: 2 hours
