Exotic Istanbul Tour - Chora Church, Imperial Mosques, Bazaars, Fener and Balat
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Exotic Istanbul Tour - Chora Church, Imperial Mosques, Bazaars, Fener and Balat

By Unlimited Holidays
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Ages 3-99
Duration: 6–7 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern
  • Entry/Admission - Chora Museum


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Istanbul, Istanbul
    All Istanbul city center hotels, ports and airports
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul Turkiye
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • IDO Yenikapi Square, Aksaray, Kennedy Cad. No:8, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6735P29

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • DYNAMIC PRICING
      • Basically the dynamic pricing is the
      • when the number of people in your party increases. The more people in your group, the less you would pay person.
      • 1 Adult - €200
      • 2 Adults - €115 pp
      • 3 Adults - €100 pp
      • 4 Adults - €105 pp
      • 5 Adults - €90 pp
      • 6 Adults - €85 pp
      • 7 - 9 Adults - €75 pp
      • 10 - 12 Adults - €70 pp
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6735P29

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      • Stevehm888
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
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      • HelenD700
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        3.0 of 5 bubbles
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      • becciep2019
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      • BubbaJDPM
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
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      • 151hazels
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      Jeri_Jeffcoat
      Swansea, SC22 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2018
      I am a serious art history person. The Chora Church was one of the main reasons I traveled to Istanbul. This tour also includes the Asitane Restaurant. It was a rare treat and one I will always remember. I highly recommend this tour to anyone whom is interested in art history.
      Written 9 July 2019
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      Pilar R
      1 contribution
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      It shows slightly lesser known places. Friendly and competent Guide. Comfortable, with hotel pickup and only for the group you hire.
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      Written 19 August 2024
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      Dear Pilar Thanks for the review and hope to be your local contact in your future holiday in Turkey. Regards
      Written 20 August 2024
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