Full Day Istanbul Tour: Explore History and Culture in the Heart of Turkey
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13 Ratings
Fatih
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Istanbul with our full-day guided tour. Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy delicious cuisine, and discover hidden gems in the company of our knowledgeable Spanish-speaking guides.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - We start our tour with a guided visit to the Hagia Sophia Mosque; one of the most iconic monuments of the city.\n\nOriginally, Hagia Sophia was built as a Christian cathedral in the year 537 during the Byzantine Empire. For almost a thousand years, it served as one of the most important churches of Eastern Christianity. Then, in 1453, after the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans, the church was turned into a mosque.\n\nLater, with the founding of the Republic of Turkey, it was turned into a museum but today it is used as a mosque again.\n Hagia Sophia is famous for its impressive architecture and giant dome, mosaics and frescoes: Although many of the original Christian-themed mosaics and frescoes were covered or removed after conversion to a mosque, some of them have been restored and can be admired .
What's Included
  • Certified Guide Service in Spanish
  • Tickets to the Museums
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Drinks During Lunch - Less than 30 Euros per person
Additional Information

It is strongly suggested to hire a Spanish-speaking guide for tours in Istanbul. They impart historical and cultural knowledge, and give reliable details about various attractions. Guides also captivate tourists with intriguing tales and narratives that bring the place to life. They are efficient in showing only the most significant sites, thus saving time. They assist in overcoming language obstacles and grant entry to exclusive locations. Furthermore, they provide local tips, companionship, and safety. In essence, a Spanish tour guide can greatly elevate your Istanbul visit by deepening your comprehension of the city.

We provide a one-of-a-kind city exploration experience led by our extremely capable and friendly guides. We also offer top-rated eateries for lunch stops and maintain small tour groups for personal attention.

Location
Basilica Restaurant
Şeftali Sokak
The Basilica restaurant is located right next to the secondary entrance to the Cistern and opposite the main entrance. It is about 80-100 meters from the Hagia Sophia Mosque
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Apr 15, 2024
Very good agency, complied with everything, highly recommended - [5/4, 22:19] Liliana Pretel: Hello Tatiana! Already in Argentina and in my house. [5/4, 22:21] Liliana Pretel: I want to thank you, the trip was beautiful, your company is a guarantee, to recommend. All services were excellent! [5/4, 22:24] Liliana Pretel: The hotels, the drivers, Cesur, Atil and Teofic, I think their names were like that, very good guides, they responded to all our concerns [5/4, 22:25] Liliana Pretel: The restaurants on the excursions, everything for a 10. The 8 of us were very happy. Your country is very beautiful, with a fascinating history, as well as the culture of its inhabitants. And what can I say about you, Tatiana, if you were there every moment I needed you. THANK YOU! I didn't know you personally Tatiana, but I imagine the quality of person you are. A big greeting and many congratulations to all. :I'm missing Denis! Excellent 2 days with her, very nice.
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Felipecesarm2024
Apr 15, 2024
There is no better way to get to know Turkey than with Pride Travel - They offered an impeccable service, very well coordinated, safe and very complete, the 2 guides we had in Istanbul (Denis) and in Capadoccia Uri) were excellent, both with a lot of knowledge, kindness, respect and help. They always cared about us, going to the important places, making the most of our time and enjoying the trip at all times. I congratulate them for having a very good work team. Our agent in Istanbul also helped us a lot, coordinated everything and cared about us at all times, from the first day to the last. I congratulate you for the beautiful country you have and for the way you show it to the world. We will return very soon and rest assured it will be with Pride Travel
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Mvs282017
Apr 3, 2024
Super recommended - Excellent guide Denisse, always friendly and always clear with the history and description of each place. Totally recommended
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446nuriaa
Mar 31, 2024
Good company - Lale has been our guide for a day in Istanbul. We are very happy with her, with the explanations she has given and with the organization We liked it a lot and we would repeat many more times!
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Melissaam5776vx
Mar 28, 2024
Spectacular - We had a fantastic experience. Every detail was thoroughly covered, the guides excelled and our contact Bülent was always willing to help us and go the extra mile to satisfy all our wishes. Experience 10/10, highly recommended
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Photovoyager77
Feb 9, 2024
Excellent experience - Excellent agency, very good organization, our agent, Miss Tatiana, concerned at all times, an enriching experience, good guides, good quality hotels, totally recommended, we leave happy and eager to return soon and continue getting to know the country.
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Deicyc2018
Jan 25, 2024
Wonderful experience to live - A wonderful experience of landscapes, culture, architecture and history... of flavors and aromas that I will keep in my memory forever. The visit to this charming country would not have been possible without the service of Basah and the company of Tulip, Brave and Teo on the guided routes through Istanbul, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Pamukale and Cappadocia. Kindness and professionalism highlight and consolidate your brand. A special recognition and thanks to Basahk for his diligent attention to cooperating with us in a critical situation that we had to resolve upon our return. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I recommend taking your services because the time management, punctuality and attention of the operational and transfer team on all the routes we took were impeccable. Deicy Clavijo from Invernizzi from Bolivia
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Gabrielasa5476jt
Nov 12, 2023
The best agency to travel through Türkiye - The attention from the beginning to the end was excellent, they have very well coordinated times at all times and very good communication between them.✅ We took the complete package and both the hotels and restaurants were very well selected, beautiful places and well located. The transport units are all in very good condition and clean. All the guides are very friendly and the staff in general at each site as well, I 100% recommend this agency, it is the best option for traveling through Turkey 🇹🇷 The best thing about the trip was the balloon flight in Cappadocia, I highly recommend taking it, it's something you can't miss 👌🏻🤩 Alexa and Başak are very attentive with information and very quick responses.
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J616oamiguelm
Nov 10, 2023
Everything very well coordinated. Excellent service - The entire service (2 days in Istanbul, Pamucale, Cappadocia, etc.) was very good, always on schedule, excellent service and the guides (in Spanish) explained everything very well. Very good hotels. Really a very good excursion, everything excellent. We are very grateful for all the services and attention received. Highly recommended
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Myriamgz8576kx
Oct 5, 2023
My experience with Pride Viajes from Istanbul - Excellently organized since I contacted Tatiana from Miami to Istanbul, she offered a complete and clear program, and was always attentive to every message before and during the tour. I loved the hotels, meals, guides and drivers; Even though I am a vegetarian, I found a lot of diversity of food in all the places that included breakfast and lunch. The places I visited were beautiful and I didn't experience any waits or problems.
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