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Istanbul : Taste of Taksim, Karaköy & Spice Bazaar Food Tour

4.8(41)Istanbul1 uur
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Beschrijving

Begin uw reis bij de beroemde Egyptische kruidenbazaar, waar u uw Gids ontmoet en traditionele Turkse lekkernijen, noten en kruidenthee proeft. Dompel jezelf onder in de levendige sfeer van een van de meest iconische markten van Istanbul. Vanaf daar wandelt u over de historische Galatabrug en geniet u van het uitzicht op de Gouden Hoorn terwijl u richting de trendy wijk Karaköy gaat. Verken kleurrijke straten, waaronder de beroemde Umbrella Street, en ontdek verborgen hoekjes vol met het lokale leven. Onderweg kunt u genieten van authentieke proeverijen zoals Turkse thee, vers gemaakte gözleme (gevuld platbrood) en de beroemde viswrap aan de waterkant. Vervolg uw reis met een ritje op de historische Tünel Funicular, een van de oudste ondergrondse spoorwegen ter wereld, en kom aan in de levendige Istiklalstraat. Geniet van een traditioneel Turks dessert, zoals kweepeer of pompoen, voordat u uw ervaring afsluit met een rijke en aromatische Turkse koffie in een lokaal café.

Rondreisopties

Tour met kleine groep

Reisroute

30 min

Kruidenbazaar

20 min

Ontdek Karaköy

Hoogtepunten

Professionele gids

Wat is inbegrepen

Inbegrepen
Professionele gids

Beoordelingen van reizigers

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Belangrijke informatie

  • Hulpdieren toegestaan
  • Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
  • Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
  • Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
  • Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
  • Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
  • Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
  • Tickets voor de Basilica Cisterne zijn niet inbegrepen en kunnen bij de ingang worden gekocht.
  • Zorg dat je op tijd bij het verzamelpunt bent. Als u meer dan 5 minuten te laat bent, kan de Gids niet wachten. Omwille van de sfeer en flow van de tour kunnen we niet toestaan dat laatkomers aansluiten als de tour eenmaal is begonnen.
  • Houd er rekening mee dat zodra de tour begint, de Gids zich volledig zal concentreren op het leiden van de groep en geen telefoontjes kan beantwoorden of laatkomers kan helpen.
  • Bedankt voor uw begrip, en we kijken ernaar uit u te verwelkomen op de tour!

Beoordelingen(41)

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mariahT7631AX
November 23, 2025
Enjoyable, informative

Very interesting tour of some of the most important sights in Istanbul. The guide was very knowledgeable. We visited Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Cistern.

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience on the Istanbul: Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque & Spice Bazaar Tour. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour interesting and that your guide’s knowledge enhanced your visit to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Cistern. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in Istanbul soon. Kind regards, The Tourmania Team

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cherrylj16
November 17, 2025
Loved This Small-Group Tour of Istanbul’s Highlights

I had a wonderful experience on the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern tour. The small, intimate group made it especially enjoyable, and as a solo traveler, it felt welcoming, comfortable, and easy to connect with others. The meeting point at the German Fountain was also very easy to find, which made the start of the tour smooth and stress-free. Each site had its own unique charm: the peaceful elegance of the Blue Mosque, the incredible layers of history inside Hagia Sophia, and the atmospheric beauty of the Basilica Cistern. A quick note for women joining the tour: bring a scarf for entering both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Everyone is also required to remove their shoes before entering the Blue Mosque. Our guide, Can (John,) truly made the experience exceptional. He was warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. Not only did he bring Istanbul’s rich past to life, but he also shared insights about the history of other countries, adding even more depth and context to the tour. He made sure everyone felt included and taken care of, and his passion for what he does really stood out. Overall, it was a fantastic and enriching tour, highly recommended.

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern tour, and that the small group setting made the experience welcoming and comfortable—especially as a solo traveler. It’s great to know that the meeting point at the German Fountain was easy to find and helped you start the day stress-free. Each of these iconic sites has its own story and atmosphere, and we’re very happy that you were able to appreciate their unique beauty. Thank you as well for mentioning the practical tips for future guests—your note about bringing a scarf and removing shoes at the Blue Mosque will certainly be helpful for others. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our guide, Can (John). His warm personality, deep knowledge, and engaging storytelling truly set him apart, and we’re thrilled that he made your experience even more meaningful. We will gladly pass along your compliments to him. On behalf of The Tourmania Team, thank you once again for choosing us. We’re very happy to have been part of your Istanbul journey, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Warm regards, The Tourmania Team

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julesjuliejules
November 16, 2025
Wonderful tour!

We had a wonderful tour with John, at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. We learned a lot, the tour felt like just the right length, and it allowed us to see a few of the most important places in Istanbul in an efficient time. Thank you John!

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with John and found the experience both informative and well-timed. It’s great to know that you were able to explore some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks efficiently and comfortably. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another Tourmania tour in the future! Warm regards, The Tourmania Team

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moosas512
November 16, 2025
Topkapi palace visit

We went to topkapi palace with the tour guide and he was very knowledgeable, friendly and humorous. Had a great time and the direction were clear from the guide for our own time exploring.

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring Topkapi Palace and that your guide made the experience enjoyable with their knowledge, friendliness, and sense of humor. It’s wonderful to know that the guidance provided helped you make the most of your own time exploring. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another Tourmania adventure soon! Warm regards, The Tourmania Team

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Richard A
November 15, 2025
Amazing tour

It was a very nice guide with a lot of historical knowledge. He was very kind and helpful! I strongly recommend a tour wich includes the blue mosk and Aghia Sofia and the basilic cistern

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for sharing your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s historical knowledge, kindness, and helpfulness. It’s wonderful to know that you strongly recommend experiencing the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern together. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another Tourmania experience soon. Kind regards, The Tourmania Team

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Culture14608356447
October 21, 2025
Kind and detail guide for a family

A very kind supporter with genuine curiosity and deep respect for history, always eager to learn and help others understand it better.

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest, Thank you for such a thoughtful and beautifully expressed review. We are truly moved by your description of our guide as "a very kind supporter with genuine curiosity and deep respect for history." This is precisely the quality we value most in our team—a passion for Istanbul's heritage that goes beyond reciting facts, inspiring a genuine desire to share and help others understand. It is wonderful to know that this eagerness to learn and teach enhanced your experience at the Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Spice Bazaar. We will be sure to share your kind words with the guide; hearing that their passion left such a positive impression will mean a great deal to them. We hope to have the pleasure of exploring more of Istanbul's history with you again soon. Warm regards, The Tourmania Team

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Kathleen_B
October 16, 2025
Confusion and tour left

Confusion with the date. Operator asked if we could change our date from 10/15 to 10/16 at 2:00 PM. I said we could not citing a previously booked tour at 2:00PM but did get an answer. Then on 10/15 I received a text saying we were expected for our tour on 10/15 at 9:00 AM which was our originally date and time. But we were late as the taxi drove a long route to the area and we had to walk rapidly to the German Fountain to find the tour gone with no message as to where we might catch up with them. Knowing we we would be late I sent a text but received no reply and no further instructions. We walked into the Blue mosque and later visited the spice market.

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest , Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we are very sorry for the confusion and frustration surrounding your tour. We sincerely apologize for the mixed messages regarding the tour date and time. This should have been communicated clearly and consistently, and we regret that this caused uncertainty and stress before the tour even began. We are also sorry that when you informed us you would be running late, you did not receive timely guidance or instructions on how to reconnect with the group. Our team should have responded and supported you better in that situation, and we regret that this did not happen. While the tour did operate as scheduled on the original date and time, we understand how the lack of clear communication and follow-up led to you missing the group and ultimately touring the sites independently. This is not the experience we want our guests to have. Your feedback has been shared internally to improve our communication procedures and on-the-day guest support so that similar situations are handled more effectively in the future. We truly appreciate your honest feedback and regret that this experience did not meet your expectations. Kind regards, Tourmania

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ROBERTA_D
July 25, 2025
Old city highlights

Seeing the Blue Mosque, and other sites was good but we really enjoyed the Cistern under the Hippdrome. Well worth the extra fee

Reactie van de operator

Dear Guest ; Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the Basilica Cistern along with the Blue Mosque and Spice Bazaar. The cistern is truly a unique and fascinating site, and we’re happy it was worth the extra fee for you. We hope to welcome you again for more memorable experiences! Warm regards, The Tourmania Team

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953langerp
June 20, 2025
Great private tour

We had a great and very interesting tour in a small group just of 6 people. The tour guide was a local and had a lot of knowledge, so he could answer all our questions. He even gave us some restaurant recommendation which we tried out and in fact was the best Turkish food we ate in Istanbul!

Reactie van de operator

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the small group tour and found our guide knowledgeable and helpful. It's fantastic to hear that the restaurant recommendations added to your experience and that you enjoyed some of the best Turkish food in Istanbul. We hope to welcome you again for more memorable tours!

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957tyler
June 13, 2025
Good tour

Good tour. They let me reschedule when I made a mistake in the booking dates. Guide was knowledgeable and the sites were great.

Reactie van de operator

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad we could help with your rescheduling and that you enjoyed the tour. It’s wonderful to hear that the guide’s knowledge and the sites left a great impression. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Istanbul soon!

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