Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill, and Kariye Museum: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul

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About this activity

Beat the crowds of Sultanahmet and discover a new side of Istanbul on this small-group 8-hour tour of Eyup, Pierre Loti Hill, and the Golden Horn. You'll visit the Eyup cemetery, Pierre Loti Hill, the Kariye Museum (Chora Church), the Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate, and the Suleymaniye Mosque, and pick up bags of local color along the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Experta Tours and Events

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Lunch and drink
Not included: Hotel pick up (Please put your full details so we can pick you from hotel depending on group size)

Itinerary

Misir Carsisi

20 min

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

one hour Admission included

You will be facinated with the frescos and the mosaics which are supposed to be the best ones of the late Roman era. Your guide will explain the history of the Church and the meanings of the frescos during your visit.
Halic

25 min

The Golden Horn is the reason for the existence of Constantinople. It is not just harbor of the city. There are more... You will hear them all from your guide.
Suleymaniye Mosque

25 min Admission included

Sultan Suleyman was lucky to have an architect like Sinan. And Sinan, thanks to Suleyman, was lucky to have an endless budget in front of him. So, Suleymaniye Mosque was built. You will enjoy the stories of Sİnan and Suleyman here.
Eyup

one hour

Even though Eyup is a sacred place for Muslims now, it was always a sacred place since pagan eras. Today, you will take a cable car to Pier Loti Hill for breath taking Golden Horn view. Then you will visit Eyup Mosque and 600 years old Ottoman cemetery.
Pierre Loti

15 min Admission included

The best place to watch Golden Horn where you can also enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee.