Istanbul Off the Beaten Path [148466P1]
This is an excursion that offers you truly exciting discoveries off the beaten track.
Our excursions are exclusively in French.
Each excursion begins with a briefing by the guide while participants take their tea or coffee offered by our company at the starting point.
We do our excursions in a peaceful manner, digesting and appreciating what we are visiting.
We work with professional guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, who are experienced and passionate about their profession.
You benefit from cord cutting by visiting museums with us.
Our programs and our style allow you to know and also immerse yourself in daily life and local culture.
Your guide will give you advice on gastronomy and give you free time at suitable places to have lunch during the excursions. You can choose those that suit you according to your taste and budget.
Our excursions are exclusively in French.
Each excursion begins with a briefing by the guide while participants take their tea or coffee offered by our company at the starting point.
We do our excursions in a peaceful manner, digesting and appreciating what we are visiting.
We work with professional guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, who are experienced and passionate about their profession.
You benefit from cord cutting by visiting museums with us.
Our programs and our style allow you to know and also immerse yourself in daily life and local culture.
Your guide will give you advice on gastronomy and give you free time at suitable places to have lunch during the excursions. You can choose those that suit you according to your taste and budget.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
INCLUDED
- Public transportation used during the excursion
- Professional French-speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Discovery of the majestic Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent and his entourage.
- Old and popular shopping district.
- Crossing from Europe to Asia by shuttle boat like the city's inhabitants.
- Walk through the oldest Ottoman district on the Asian side, admiring the beautiful panoramic views of the center of Istanbul as well as Maiden's Tower. Visit to the typical Uskudar market with rich displays of vegetables, fruits, fish, meats, offal, spices, etc. with the possibility of having lunch in one of the local restaurants in the area.
- Shuttle boat crossing to the Golden Horn which is also a beautiful cruise between the historic districts of Istanbul.
- Walk in the districts of Balat and Fener which are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. They are very picturesque and home to the cosmopolitan culture of Istanbul, especially Christian and Jewish culture with ancient houses, synagogues and churches. It is also a district that covers local gastronomic stops as well as many craft shops and auction houses.
- The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the center of the Orthodox World
- End of the day at the Egyptian Bazaar also called the Spice Market. Following an orientation by your guide, free time for shopping in this historic and very typical market.
