Istanbul New City Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

7 people

Languages

Arabic, English

Overview

In recent years, nightlife in Istanbul has really come alive and it spreads out in all directions throughout the city. In the New City tour, we will stroll through the European side of the Bosphorus, Istiklal Street which is the most popular street of Istanbul right beside Taksim Square which is the most known modern city center of Istanbul inclusive of numerous hotels and restaurants. The medieval stone tower called Galata Tower will be visited where you will catch sight of the lovely view of Istanbul. We will also swing by the Galata bridge that connects the old city with the new city and also step in the famous Dolmabahce palace.

Your private guide will meet you at the hotel if you plan to stay in the New city. A meeting point is arranged for the guests coming from outside of the New City. Details will be sent by the tour guide.

Please note:

Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday. It is replaced with Ortakoy visit.
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HIGHLIGHTS

Dolmabahce Palace
Taksim Square
Istiklal Street
Galata Tower
Galata Bridge

Itinerary

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce literally means “filled garden” in Turkish and we will be visiting this impressive palace that consists of three main sections, the Administrative Apartments, Ceremonial Hall and Imperial Harem. This palace has been built in baroque and rococo style in the 19th century and it allows the visitors to enjoy the sight of its gorgeous reception halls with marble pools and lavish gardens. You shall also visit various other buildings in this complex beside the main palace such as the Crown Prince rooms, imperial kitchens, stables, barracks, flour mill, pharmacy, glass manufactory, greenhouse, plant house, aviary, carpet workshop, clock tower and numerous other attractions.

Taksim Square

We will be visiting the most known modern city center of Istanbul, Taksim Square, which is located in the European side of the city. Celebrations, parades, public concerts and other shows take place in this famous Square. An Independence monument, that has become the center spot of official ceremonies held in Istanbul, can be seen here at the opening of Istiklal pedestrian street.

Istiklal Street

A visit to Istiklal street which is situated between Taksim and Tunel, will give you an opportunity to experience the one of a kind spirit and energy of Istanbul at its most organic. It offers the most entertaining nightlife in Istanbul as it caters to the younger generation and the street is generally active with parties happening every night during the summer months, full of locals that are extremely friendly. It is totally set up for fun and entertainment so everyone can find their own pleasure in its diversification. Apart from the shopping opportunities there are many other spots that will draw your attention like the historic cinemas, churches and consulate buildings and innovative art galleries.

Galata Tower

We will step in the Galata Tower which is one of Istanbul’s most iconic visuals overlooking Beyoglu and Karakoy from its elevated position while multicolored lights of the tower can be seen at night from all over Istanbul.

Galata Bridge

We will swing by the modern Galata bridge that has quite a few restaurants and coffee houses beneath it where local people enjoy their meal and drinks while watching the rush of fishermen and ferry boats. All everyday city tours include this bridge as its passageway as it connects the New City with the Old City of Constantinople whereas the old bridge is now located deeper in the Golden Horn.

Included/Exclude

English Speaking Local Tour Guide
Local Taxes
Hotel pick-up/ Drop-off
Lunch
Entrance fee

Personal Expenses
Drinks

Tour's Location

Istanbul, Turkey

FAQs

Yes. We believe in making it easy for you to budget for your trip, so all our tours entrance fees to museums listed in your itinerary are included.

Yes, all of our tours include the services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide, licensed with the Ministry of Tourism.

Yes. Many dishes in Turkey are vegetarian so it is generally easy to find vegetarian options. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are vegetarian.

Taking a tour with the professional licensed guide is very important. Guides in Turkey study a mix of history, archaeology and mythology for 4 years in order to get their tour guiding license and pass special exams in language skills. All our company tour guides are professional licensed guides and expert in their regions. It is illegal for anyone who is not a licensed tour guide to conduct tours of historical sites in Turkey.

Our company provides you with a late model, comfortable, air conditioned vehicle such as a Mercedes Vito,Mercedes Sprinter,Volkswagen Carevalla and Crafter with an experienced driver.

No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $1300 for Gallipoli Battlefields Tour, but the deposit of $99 is non-refundable. If you cancel the standard cancellation policy applies.

Start and end at your hotel.

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