Istanbul Private Tour: Explore the Historic Latin and Catholic Quarter
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9 Ratings
Kadıköy 2 (Çayırbaşı)
Discover the historic Latin and Catholic Quarter of Istanbul on a private tour. Visit churches, explore backstreets, and indulge in local tastings. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Istiklal Caddesi - Explore the main avenue in the city and take a picture by the historic red tram. The street is known for its beautiful historic buildings, Catholic and Orthodox churches, restaurants and shops.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Glass of quality local wine in an authentic winery
Additional Information
On the other side of the Golden Horn, right across from what used to be Constantinople in the Roman Empire times, you will find another side of Istanbul. Here stand the authentic old European neighborhoods, historically established by Venetians and Genoese. Over centuries this area was home to Italian, French and Jewish communities and served as a financial and cultural hub.
During this private tour through Istanbul’s Latin & Catholic Quarter, you will visit the main churches of the area, and explore backstreets, passages and architectural masterpieces. Our local and passionate professional guide will make sure to highlight the hidden pearls of the neighborhood known only to the locals. Small and authentic artisan shops, cafes beloved by locals for decades still adorn the area today. What is more, you will savor authentic local tastings and end the tour with a glass of handpicked delicious quality Turkish wine at a charming winery.
Enjoy this private tour with a professional guide!
Location
Kadıköy 2 (Çayırbaşı)
in case your hotel is not in our pick-up areas please meet your host in front of Kadıköy 2 (Çayırbaşı) pier terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Max_richter
Mar 9, 2024
Explore the culinary delights of Istanbul - An amazing tour with Aysenur! She led us through some fantastic spots, introducing us to a variety of delicious foods paired with Turkish wines I knew nothing about. A truly eye-opening experience that I highly recommend to anyone looking to explore the culinary delights of Istanbul. Thank you, Aysenur, for an unforgettable journey!
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Stnjhn
Mar 8, 2024
Great food tour in a youthful district Kadikoy! - An unexpected delight! My partner and I, a couple from New Jersey, embarked on the evening tour in Kadikoy and were blown away. From delicious street foods paired with local Turkish wines to uncovering hidden cultural spots, every moment was magical. Highly recommend for an unforgettable night out in Istanbul!
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Traveler26473051398
Mar 7, 2024
Turkey's wines and culinary delights - What a fantastic experience! My friends and I joined this tour with little knowledge about Turkish wines and cuisine, but we were blown away. Our favorite pairing was the crisp white Emir with the delicious local pastry called borek. The creamy cheese filling of the borek perfectly complemented the smoothness of the Emir wine. Sinan, our wonderful guide, led us through four more delightful wine and food pairings, along with extra tasting stops along the way. It was both delicious and fascinating—a perfect introduction to Turkey's culinary delights. Thank you, Sinan, for an unforgettable tour!
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Gabrieledq1556mz
Mar 7, 2024
I love vines and pearls ❣️ - As a food tour guide in Rome, Italy, food is not just a passion but a way of life for me. When I travel, I take my culinary experiences very seriously and choose carefully. Vines and Pearls caught my eye with their carefully curated experiences, and I must say, I was not disappointed! We had the pleasure of trying four wines: two whites, a red, and a natural wine—all of which were exceptional and unexpected, made from local grapes found only in Turkey! And while Turkish food is already fantastic, the pairings were incredibly well done and fitting. It was a culinary journey that exceeded my expectations. Grazie mille, Vines and Pearls, for a truly unforgettable experience! And a special thank you to Sinan for hosting us with such warmth and hospitality.
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Deimantė
Feb 26, 2023
Great way to learn about Istanbul - My boyfriend and I were visiting Istanbul and wanted to know more about European influences in the city! This tour was superb and we had few tastings in very special places: coffee in a historical hotel from the 20th century, wine in one of the first wine restaurants in town, we saw Catholic churches that I was not expecting to find in the city and enjoyed the company of a very professional and knowledgeable guide Ezel. We definitely recommend!
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Olgazt6124tg
Feb 24, 2023
Best experience in Istanbul - We booked this private tour for our last day in Istanbul and we are glad we did! Before, we explored the main highlights and on the last day we wanted to get to know more European influences in this city. Our guide Elvan was the best we could ask for! She showed us the churches, historical tramway and historical passages, the new port and introduced us to so many different communities that live in Istanbul, it was super interesting! We had a wine tasting in an old winery that used belong to a Greek family back in the days. the wine was delicious and interesting, we got to know a little about the local Turkish grapes! It was a fantastic experience, my boyfriend and I recommend it very much!
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Pablosbrihuega
Feb 22, 2023
Perfect Half day through different side of Istanbul! - I visited Istanbul with my boyfriend for our anniversary last september, we are both interested in history and diversity of this place so we chose a tour that looked different than others and it was a great choice! We got to see the side of Istanbul we didn't know much about. Old churches, defence towers and establishments built by Italians centuries ago. The route included a sit down for a local wine glass in a historical winery, we loved it so much there that we made a reservation for dinner and it was great! Big thank you to our guide Ahmet, he was super knowledgable but also funny and easy going. It was a date trip we won’t forget!
We would definitely recommend!
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