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Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure

4 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.9
19 traveler reviews

Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure

4 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.9
19 traveler reviews
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NZ $554
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90

Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's Old Town on your own
  • Tour Haiga Sofia and underground ruins
  • Sample street food and Turkish coffee
  • Catch a ferry to the Asian side, Kadiköy
  • Opt for a Bosphorus cruise and city views

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul (1D)
  2. Day 2 Istanbul (1B)
  3. Day 3 Istanbul (1B, 1L)
  4. Day 4 Istanbul (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
  • 4.7
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  • MJ
    · June 5th, 2025
    Good tour with a range of elements - sightseeing, food tours and free time. Excellent tour guide who helped bring to life parts of the city we wouldn't have known about.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Matthew! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure reviewer 2
    · May 28th, 2024
    Istanbul Is such a huge, busy & vibrant city w/so much to see & do, it would have been overwhelming & such a waste of precious time to try navigating that on our own without the help of TourRadar and our excellent guide Ozzie. With a guide, you could skip the LONG lines and discover the best in sites, history, food, etc. I especially enjoyed Ozzie recommending her favorite food places which we got to sample a few and they were delicious!! Some of us even returned the next day to eat more!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks Ann for the great review. We are so happy to learn that you enjoyed your Mini Adventures to Istanbul.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure reviewer 3
    · May 7th, 2024
    Great tour with a variety of activities accessible for everyone. Ozlem was fun, knowledgeable, and quick on her feet, making sure everyone had a great time and got to try anything they could think of.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks Chris for the great review. Glad you had such an amazing time.
    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · May 10th, 2022
    Great little tour, worth every penny. Quality not compromised.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: September 2022
    Review collected by G Adventures
  • A
    · May 10th, 2022
    Great tour leader with good introduction to Istanbul.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: September 2022
    Review collected by G Adventures
  • A
    · April 10th, 2022
    Our tour was a basic package. It absolutely delivered on location and accessibility to the main historic sites. We got to every site on foot.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi there! Thanks so much for your feedback. The world deserves more you!
    Trip date: September 2022
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  • A
    · May 10th, 2022
    Excellent overview of this fascinating city. Great mixture of past history with modern lifestyles as well. Food was scrumptious?.must try mezza style dining when in Istanbul.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: September 2022
    Review collected by G Adventures
  • A
    · April 10th, 2022
    Overall a really great trip seeing all the best places in Istanbul!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: September 2022
    Review collected by G Adventures
  • A
    · October 21st, 2022
    Amazing trip! Been inspired to travel solo now!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback. We are so glad that you had a great time
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by G Adventures
  • A
    · October 23rd, 2022
    A great way to be introduced to the city.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to send through your feedback. Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: October 2022
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4 days
Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • D

    Denis

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    What is the policy for changes in bookings?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Please confirm changes in your booking promptly to ensure accommodation and transfers are secured.

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    Bianca

    Asked on March 8th, 2025

    What is the cost and arrangement for the optional walking tour & Bosphorus cruise?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The cost is 90 USD per person, and you can arrange it with the tour guide.

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    Harry

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    Do we visit inside both Blue Mosque and Hagia Mosque inside or no? I know we spoke couple days back regarding the Grand Bazaar shopping area but we don't visit that area right only on free time on our own. I'm thinking some time June 2026.

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      You would need to purchase the tickets to the Blue Mosque which can be organised by the CEO since it is across from the Hagia Sophia. As for the Grand Bazaar, you would need to visit and shop during your free time, but the CEO will once again help assist with directions and tips/tricks.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    What time does the tour typically end?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      The final day is a departure day with no activities planned; you can leave after breakfast.

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    Colleen

    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    Is Airport Pickup and Drop Off Included or no? Two during the 4 day tour, does the tour pass by Grand Bazaar Shopping Market Area or no?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      Airport pick up and drop off is not included but can be added on when booking. The Grand Bazaar is not included but you will have free time in which you can visit.

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    Alex

    Asked on January 22nd, 2025

    What time does the full day excursion end on day 4? Will luggage be held in a concierge whilst on excursion. Can an additional night's accommodation be arranged as flight is next day from IST airport.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      On day 4, if you opt to book the optional excursion "Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise", it will start around 9am and ends around 4:30pm. You can keep the luggage at the hotel storage until you are back from the excursion. We can book an additional night for you at the ending hotel for about 80.00 GBP for the night as a single occupancy.

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    Danielle

    Asked on January 12th, 2025

    How does the single supplement work for the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      If you prefer a single room, an additional single supplement fee will apply and must be confirmed.

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    Peter

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    The brochure mentions an add-on Walking/boat tour for the final day. I was wondering if it could be added on at the beginning as we need to fly home on Sunday and cannot change that date. Would that be possible? If so, how does that work?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      Looking at the itinerary it seems that it will be possible, but we have reached out to our operations team to verify it will not be an issue with the welcome meeting on day 1. Please allow 3-5 business days for our team to provide an update on this for you.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      Our Local team has responded today to advise sadly the Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise will not be available on day 1 due to logistical reasons and only available on day 4 of the mini tour.

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    Margaret

    Asked on September 17th, 2024

    I want to go to STANBUL 4 days = WHEN can I go - in near future? christmas?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Below are our upcoming departure dates for this tour: October 2024: Thu, 03 Oct - Sun, 06 Oct - On Request, Thu, 10 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct - On Request. November 2024: Wed, 20 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov. December 2024: Wed, 18 Dec - Sat, 21 Dec. February 2025: Wed, 12 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb, Wed, 26 Feb - Sat, 01 Mar.

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    Cinthia

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    Are swimsuits necessary for the Turkish bath?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, please bring your own swimsuits for the Turkish bath.

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