Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Breakfast - We experience real Turkish Breakfast
- Lunch - Lunch at a boutique Kebab House
- Dinner - Dinner at traditional Turkish restaurant called "Meyhane"
- Snacks - Different 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
- Entry/Admission - Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi
- Entry/Admission - Karakoy Rihtim
- Entry/Admission - Taksim Square
- Entry/Admission - Kadikoy Iskelesi
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
- Entry/Admission - Balat
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye
Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cihangir
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Istanbul
Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim, Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkiye
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye
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
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye
We are having lunch at Kadikoy. Its a little kebap house and they make the best chicken doner kebap in town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uskudar, Uskudar, Istanbul
We get on the ferry for 1, 5 hour ferry for Bosphorus Tour from Uskudar
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Bosphorus Cruise is 2 hours cruising between 2 continents (Asia and Europe) It is a "must-do" activity in Istanbul. Istanbul is a big metropolis with almost 20 million population so Bosphorus Cruise is a great and handy way to see the whole city rapidly. Especially old Ottoman Mansions which we'll see during the tour are considered as one of the most expensive houses
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Balat, Istanbul Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi, Sadrazam Ali Pasa Cad. No: 35 Fener, Fatih, Istanbul 34220 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karagümrük, 34091 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye
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'
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye
Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cihangir
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Istanbul
Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim, Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkiye
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye
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
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye
We are having lunch at Kadikoy. Its a little kebap house and they make the best chicken doner kebap in town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uskudar, Uskudar, Istanbul
We get on the ferry for 1, 5 hour ferry for Bosphorus Tour from Uskudar
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Bosphorus Cruise is 2 hours cruising between 2 continents (Asia and Europe) It is a "must-do" activity in Istanbul. Istanbul is a big metropolis with almost 20 million population so Bosphorus Cruise is a great and handy way to see the whole city rapidly. Especially old Ottoman Mansions which we'll see during the tour are considered as one of the most expensive houses
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Balat, Istanbul Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi, Sadrazam Ali Pasa Cad. No: 35 Fener, Fatih, Istanbul 34220 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karagümrük, 34091 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye
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'
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- 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 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
LuisA795
May 2022
It has been an incredible experience in a vibrant city. We loved the historical and vibe, and all the insightful comments. special thanks for the fantastic atmosphere created during the tour. Thank you Metin for all
It has been an incredible experience in a vibrant city. We loved the historical and vibe, and all the insightful comments. special thanks for the fantastic atmosphere created during the tour. Thank you Metin for allalloys2022
April 2022
It was totally different tour compare with tours i joined before. It is going out of the way and they take you off the beaten paths of Istanbul. It is totally different than classic Istanbul tour. Hidden beauties of Istanbul and street foods amazed us. We had 4 different tastings and Turkish bre...
It was totally different tour compare with tours i joined before. It is going out of the way and they take you off the beaten paths of Istanbul. It is totally different than classic Istanbul tour. Hidden beauties of Istanbul and street foods amazed us. We had 4 different tastings and Turkish breakfast, lunch, dinner. And afterwards, Turkish bath (hamam) was the most interesting part of the tour. Scrubbing and foam massage was really amazing. Especially after long walk. Tour guide Metin was a star, he was fun, accomodating and informativeWanderer09447545775
April 2022
Wow! This tour was amazing! I can’t recommend it enough! It’s 12 hours long and every minute is made the most of! I would actually do it all over again if I had the chance. You are taken away from the main tourist spots, so you have a chance to experience the REAL Istanbul, which is incredible!...
Wow! This tour was amazing! I can’t recommend it enough! It’s 12 hours long and every minute is made the most of! I would actually do it all over again if I had the chance. You are taken away from the main tourist spots, so you have a chance to experience the REAL Istanbul, which is incredible! If you are looking to get some good photos, there’s lots of scenic and unique spots on this tour. The tour guide Metin is friendly, charismatic, and fun. He gave useful insights into the history, culture and religion of every area we visited. Great for foodies, all three meals are included plus tasty little snacks along the way. All the food is delicious and gives you a real taste of Turkey. I’ve had hammam before but only in hotels and spas, this one was such an authentic experience in a 500 year old Turkish bath house! I did the circle tour on my 5th day in Istanbul, the tour guide gave me so many hints and tips on where to eat and what to do, I wish I had done it on my 2nd day here. Some tips - - Wear comfortable shoes for walking - Bring a bikini or bathing shorts for the hammam (I was so grateful that I had also taken a hairbrush!) - Don’t bother eating before you start the tour, there’s SO much to eat throughout the day! - Fully charge your phone/camera maybe even take a power bank, it’s 12 hours and you want to be able to take pictures the whole time!Steve_from_Canada_eh
April 2022
Amazing. I wouldn't go back to Istanbul without calling Metin Yulmaz. We had an incredible time. Metin is a pro and loves what he does. You could tell the way that 100 people throughout the day greeted him that he cares about this city and the people here. Felt right at home and safe the entire t...
Amazing. I wouldn't go back to Istanbul without calling Metin Yulmaz. We had an incredible time. Metin is a pro and loves what he does. You could tell the way that 100 people throughout the day greeted him that he cares about this city and the people here. Felt right at home and safe the entire time. Happy to call him a friend and someone I will see again in the future.Basakjap
November 2021
Circle Istanbul Tour was one of the best daily walking tour i've joined so far. We got to see hidden gems of Istanbul as much as major tourist spots. Highly reccomended
Circle Istanbul Tour was one of the best daily walking tour i've joined so far. We got to see hidden gems of Istanbul as much as major tourist spots. Highly reccomendedRashadkhattab
September 2020
Circle Istanbul was a special tour because we didnt do just classic tourist areas but also we get out of our way and we got to see some non-touristic areas of Istanbul. We got to taste some delicious food where locals eat. Tour guide Metin was accomodating and well organized. Highly reccomended!
Circle Istanbul was a special tour because we didnt do just classic tourist areas but also we get out of our way and we got to see some non-touristic areas of Istanbul. We got to taste some delicious food where locals eat. Tour guide Metin was accomodating and well organized. Highly reccomended!