A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy!
Overview
About
A brief introduction to Istanbul, covering the area from Old Town to Karakoy!
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for A Short Introduction of Istanbul, from Old Town to Karakoy! in Istanbul, Turkey. This culinary tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Hippodrome
We will start our Introduction Tour with Hippodrome. Romans builded in the 2nd CC AD and enlarged 4th CC AD during Constantine reign! The structure is not exist anymore but there are still monuments which I will explain in our tour!
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
if you visit istanbul first time and have a chance to see only one place then it must be Hagia Sophia! Complited in 537AD as a patriarchal church and then transform to a mousque in 1453 and then used as a museum for a while in 20th century and again, one more time it is a mosque. With the sembols and details and a long history behind the building, you will have better perception about the building after our visit. We will visit second floor and see all those beatiful mosaic icons which were art of Byzantine Empire once open a time. The entry fee is €25.00 per person and we will visit with the guest who whish to see.
Topkapı Palace
It is a 15th CC old Palace where Ottomans ruled the empire for 400 years! This is now the biggest museum in Istanbul with lots of exhibitions. It takes more than two hours to visit all the palace! In our Intruduction Tour we will visit only the first courtyard and I will tell you what you can visit in other part of the palace
Eminonu Square
After visiting Topkapi Palace, we will use the tram(public transportation) to go to Eminonu and I will give you information about public transportation system in Istanbul! In Eminonu we will visit local bazaar calls Mahmutpasha and see Spice Bazaar from outside(The Spice Bazaar is closing around 7pm) and I will give you information about the bazaar and the neighborhood. We will also have a Turkish Coffee break and talk about Istanbul and what my city offers you more!
Karakoy
the closest local neigborhood to old city is Karakoy. It is popular with old buildings and churches, modern restaurants and bars as much as street foods places! I will introduce Turkish Food&dining culture and popular street foods. Also most popular baklava store in istanbul which locals preffers. (All the foods if you wish to try will not be included the tour)
This concludes the tour.
