Discover the Magic ancient city Izmir on a private tour

6 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Izmir is located on the shores of the Aegean Sea and it is the third-largest city in Turkey. It was called Smyrna in ancient times. Now it is a big city with a population of over 4 million with a lot of things to do, to explore, and to find out. On this tour, our guide will show all the gems of the city and you will find out why this place is also known as the “pearl of Asia Minor” since ancient periods.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Uopera tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All fees and taxes
Included: Pick-up and drop-off
Included: Entrance tickets
Included: Professional licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower)

one hour

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship.

You will have a walking tour of the city, visiting all the best sights – the Izmir Clock Tower, streets of Kemeralti.

İzmir Clock Tower is a historic clock tower located at the Konak Square in the Konak district of İzmir, Turkey. It is considered as the main landmark of the city.
Kemeralti Market

one hour

Visit streets of Kemeralti. Kemeraltı is a historical market district of İzmir, Turkey. It remains one of the liveliest parts of İzmir.

Inside visit of the historical museum.
Agora Open Air Museum

one hour Admission included

After that, you will visit the Ancient Smryna Agora.

The Agora of Smyrna, alternatively known as the Agora of İzmir, is an ancient Roman agora located in Smyrna. Originally built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the agora was ruined by an earthquake in 178 AD. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ordered its reconstruction. Excavations started in 1933.
Hisar Mosque

30 min Admission not included

Hisar Mosque or Hisarönü Mosque is a historical Mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It has been recorded to have been constructed by Aydınoğlu Yakup Bey between 1592 and 1598.
Kadifekale

one hour Admission included

You will have time to have a snack or lunch before going to Panoramic old elevator to catch the best views of the city, before going back.

Kadifekale is the name of the hill located within the urban zone of İzmir, Turkey, as well as being the name of the ancient castle on top of the same hill. Both the hill and the castle were named Pagos in pre-Turkish times and by the local Greeks in modern times.