Historic Off the Beaten Path Tour of the Real Istanbul
Historic Off the Beaten Path Tour of the Real Istanbul
See Turkey like a local on this historic off-the-beaten-path tour of the real Istanbul. Go where the locals go, and experience life in the back streets of Istanbul. Wind through the hills of Fener, home to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Church and colorful Greek and Ottoman Houses.
Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Serefiye Sarnici
The Theodosius Cistern is one of many ancient cisterns of Constantinople that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey
20 minutesKapali Carsi
The colourful and chaotic Grand Bazaar is the heart of İstanbul's Old City and has been so for centuries.
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
An old madrasah which turns into a coffee shop
25 minutesIstanbul Universitesi Rektorlugu
Founded in 1933, Istanbul Universitesi (Istanbul University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Istanbul.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque. Built by the most important architect of Ottoman times, Arhitect Sinan, this superb monument is Istanbul's largest mosque complex
25 minutesSahaflar Carsisi
The Second Hand Book Bazaar has been a book and paper market since Byzantine times.
5 minutesTahtakale District
Great street bazaar that you will see almost everything is being sold and very popular bazaar by locals
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Vividly coloured spices are displayed alongside jewel-like lokum (Turkish delight) at this Ottoman-era marketplace, providing eye candy for the thousands of tourists and locals who make their way here every day.
25 minutesBalat & Fener Tour
Formerly Istanbul's Greek Orthodox and Jewish neighborhoods, today Fener and Balat are known for their dilapidated yet beautiful old houses and more...
50 minutesCathedral Church of St George
Located in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul, in Fatih, the Cathedral Church of Saint George is a Greek Orthodox Church which is still in working order
20 minutesIncluded
- Light refreshment
- Practice of hookah at favorite local hangout
- Professional guide
- Public transportation; ferry and bus
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Serefiye Sarnici
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Meeting point is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant to departure the walking tour
- Minimum capacity is 2 persons. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient reservations. We will do all we can to reschedule your tour or a refund will be provided.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Our tours are done by public transportation and walking so if you have any serious mobility issues, we advise you to book a private tour
- Parents of children under 6 years are advised to book a private tour
- On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed; May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, July 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th in 2022
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.