The Other Face of Istanbul- Istanbul off the Beaten
This tour is for those who wants to see the hidden faces of Istanbul. Residential neighborhoods, non touristy Şehazade Mosque, Zeyrek Mosque former Pantrokator church complex, walk by 6th century A.D. Valens aqueducts which were the city water suppliers, visit the neighborhood market where food comes from Eastern Turkey, enjoy a delicious lunch at a non touristy restaurant. Taste the buryan dish which is the whole lamb cook inside a well overnight. Taste the local drink call Boza which have been served in the same places for 150 years.
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The Other Face of Istanbul- Istanbul off the Beaten
What's included in The Other Face of Istanbul- Istanbul off the Beaten
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This tour is for those who wants to see the hidden faces of Istanbul, who wants to visit the residential neighborhoods. Enjoy the non touristy Şehazade Mosque and be the only tourist in the area for every sites of the itinerary. Visit the Zeyrek Mosque former Pantrokator church complex built in 1118 A.D. Walk by 6th century A.D. Valens aqueducts which were the city water suppliers. Enjoy the walk in the neighborhood market where food comes from Eastern Turkey. Taste the local drink call Boza which have been served in the same places for 150 years. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a non touristy restaurant.
Inclusions
- Boza.It is a popular drink for istanbullies which is fermented and made of corn yeast.
- Tram tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tea, Turkish coffee and soft drinks are also included.
- We will take you a local restaurant where they have the famous dish call buryan. You can pay for your own meal, aprox 10-15 USD pp.
- Tipping to the guide.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- German fountain is a drinking fountain ( no water splashing ones ). It is a green domed located on the west part of the Blue mosque in the hippodrome square.
