Istanbul's Hidden Gems: Small-Group Tour of Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill and Kariye Museum

Uncover Istanbul’s hidden gems on this small-group tour of Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill, and Kariye Museum. Explore the Eyup cemetery, enjoy panoramic views from Pierre Loti Hill, marvel at the stunning mosaics in the Kariye Museum, and immerse yourself in local culture.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - With your guide you will walk through this 400 years old market and listen to the stories of the shops, shop owners and the customers.Feel free to go in shops and enjoy the flavors that the market offers
  • Chora Museum - You will be facinated with the frescos and the mosaics which are supposed to be the best ones…
What's Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and drink
  • Hotel pick up (Please put your full details so we can pick you from hotel depending on group size)
Additional Information

Avoid the throngs in Sultanahmet and explore a different facet of Istanbul on this intimate 8-hour journey through Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill, and the Golden Horn. The itinerary includes Eyup cemetery, Pierre Loti Hill, the Kariye Museum (also known as Chora Church), the Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate, and the Suleymaniye Mosque, with an abundant touch of local culture sprinkled throughout.

Location
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92, Eminonu - Fatih
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Maria_z
May 2, 2023
Terrific Tour of Some Istanbul Gems - This was a great tour of some of the less popular sites in Istanbul. The guide was terrific, the pace was leisurely, the building were beautiful, and the lunch delicious.
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Jeffrey_s
Nov 18, 2022
My guide Ece was... - My guide Ece was extremely knowledgeable, patient and accommodating. This made my experience of Istanbul all the more enriching and unforgettable. She is also street smart and resourceful. I would highly recommend her!
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Joan_c
Jul 16, 2022
Charming little visited area in Istanbul - Emel was friendly and very well informed and enthusiastic! We appreciated that she made sure we saw as much as possible and had many helpful shopping tips! The lunch we had with her was fantastic as wwll
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Jet98581
Feb 11, 2020
Another beautiful day in Istanbul - Besides the fact that Istanbul is one of my favourite, most beautiful cities in the world, I thoroughly enjoyed this day trip.
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Liesel_j
Apr 16, 2019
Great Guide - This tour was totally worthwhile. My guide Ece was so knowledgeable and lovely. The mosaics in the Chora museum are quite close as the church is small so much better to see than in for example, the Hagia Sophia. I was also impressed that they did not cancel or defer the tour due to me being the only person on that tour that day. Great day!
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Roshni2011
Apr 2, 2019
Excellent tour of some less visited areas of Istanbul - Services of the pleasant tour guide, knowledge and pacing of the tour were all excellent. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Linda
Aug 21, 2016
This was a well done tour with a... - <p>This was a well done tour with a knowledgeable guide. We saw quite a lot. The Chora Church was a particular highlight. Our guide gave details that helped us to understand. Our inexpensive lunch was at an authentic place where everyone else was local. This was a lovely tour I will never forget and would highly recommend.</p>
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).