Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)
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5.0/5
Based on 373 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) worth booking?
Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) is a 10-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $200 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 373 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (373)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $200 per person
Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who you could trust and would show you the things you would have never seen on your own? This is how we want trave
What you get
About this experience
Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who you could trust and would show you the things you would have never seen on your own? This is how we want travelers to view CIRCLE ISTANBUL. Circle Istanbul was created by professional guides, who are passionate about their city. More so, our tour was designed for travelers who have seen the major sights and are now ready to see the heart of the city.
What's included
Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Turkish Bath. Its a "must do activity". Once you are here, you must try traditional traditional bath
- Guiding service from a pro licensed tour guide
- Transportation
- Snacks
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs
What you'll see and do
Taksim Square
Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.
30 minutes here
Cihangir Mosque
We are having traditional Turkish Breakfast here. Turkish Quisine is famous in all over the world and Turkish Breakfast is an important component of Turkish Quisine
60 minutes here
Karakoy Rihtim
We are having baklava tasting in 'Karakoy Gulluoglu'. Baklava is a Middle Eastern dessert which is made by pistachio. It is Middle Eastern but Turks are quiet good at making baklava. And Gulluoglu is a famouos family in Turkey for making best baklava in Istanbul
30 minutes here · Admission included
Karakoy
Karaköy is a hippie / hipster district of Istanbul. It is famous with bars, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
30 minutes here
Kadikoy Iskelesi
Kadikoy is the most beautiful part of Asian Side of Istanbul. Expats who live in Istanbul mostly prefer to live in Kadikoy. Because it is open minded and a liberal neighborhood. We get to Kadikoy after 20 minutes fantastic ferry ride. We are getting from Europe to Asia so basically we will travel between 2 continents
120 minutes here · Admission included
Bosphorus Strait
Bosphorus Cruise is 1 hour cruising between 2 continents (Asia and Europe) It is a "must-do" activity in Istanbul
90 minutes here · Admission included
Kadikoy Iskelesi
We are having lunch at Kadikoy. Its a little kebap house and they make the best chicken doner kebap in town
30 minutes here · Admission included
Balat
It is a Jewish District of Istanbul.Today there are still some active sinagogs. We can see Jewish influence at architcture. It is also one of the most beautiful and ineteresting part of Istanbul.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Most interesting part of our itinerary is 'The Turkish Bath Experience'. Get ready for an unforgettable and fun memories. Turkish Bath is one of the 'Must Do' attraction once you visit Turkey.
30 minutes here
Patriarchate Of Constantinople
Next stop is Greek Orthodox Patriarch and Fener District.Fener is famous with boutique coffee shops and interesting back streets. It is a proper hidden gem of Istanbul.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Taksim Square
We get back to same point as we started. Last stop of our tour is the famous 'Istiklal Street'. We are having lunch in a traditional Turkish Restaurant call 'Meyhane'
29 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Circle Istanbul
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The destinations we are going to visit are mostly closed for traffic so the only way to see this beautiful city is walking. Circle Istanbul tour contains a lot of walking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 373 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
373 verified traveler reviews for Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Metin was fantastic!
Metin was fantastic from first contact to the end of the tour day. I reached out via WhatsApp asking for a specific tour day with some friends when we were there for a conference. He was great at communication. Our actual tour day was amazing! We saw sites not usually on tours and he was informative and kind. We had an amazing day out on the Bosphorus. He even arranged a private yacht! Highly recommend. 10/10 experience.
via Tripadvisor
Real Istanbul
Do this tour! Wonderful tour outside the tourist attractions, giving a real sense of the Istanbul culture, places, and with great food along the way. The Turkish bath was an interesting experience. Great tour guide!! Just wish I did not have to buy 2 tickets as a solo traveler to book the tour as that meant it was a very expensive tour dor me. Would stil recommend.
via Viator
Go to Istanbul and take guided tours
We all know the top sites to visit in any new city, so we wanted to see the other interesting places, learn about the culture from a local, and have a hamam experience with someone showing us the way. Our all-day tour with Metin was wonderful. We spent the entire day with him eating, learning, traveling together (walking, ferries, buses, taxi), and asking him a million questions. The food was great (we were never hungry, and most times were stuffed!), the amount of ground covered was impressive, and the hamam was something we probably wouldn't have braved on our own (side note to women - you will be on your own once you enter the segregated female area - please ask him all your procedural and tipping questions before you part ways. And bring an extra pair of underwear and a plastic bag). We did this on our first full day and it was an excellent overview of neighborhoods and ways to move around the city. I don't mean to represent that this is a private tour - I understand it can be up to six, I think. But since there have been cancellations due to the situation in the middle east we were spoiled by what turned out to be a private tour - it was nice of Metin to not cancel when it was only the two of us. We really appreciated that. It is really unfortunate people are cancelling travel to Turkey - we never for a moment felt unsafe. Tour guides in Turkey are the most educated we have encountered anywhere. They go through a rigorous training to become official guides. We highly recommend.
via Viator
In depth taste and experience of Istanbul daily life
This was an in depth tour of a wide variety of different neighborhoods of Istanbul including the Asia side. We ate, traveled, walked, rode, shopped and experienced a Hamam like locals. We asked questions about everything we saw and learned so much about the varied neighborhoods in the city. Fantastic tour with very skilled, knowledgeable and experienced guide.
via Viator
What a GREAT day!
My husband and I had the pleasure of spending the day with our guide Onur for the Circle Istanbul walking tour. Onur was very informative, engaging, polite, and most of all, patient. It was a long, full day and he shared a lot of Turkish culture and the history of Istanbul with a smile on his face. We toured both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Onur took us to many popular landmarks and local places to try different type of Turkish cuisine. Although we had the experience of riding the bus and taking the ferries, keep in mind that the majority of this tour is walking. Be prepared. Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. We walked over 14,000 steps and every single step was absolutely worth it. This was the highlight of our trip! If you want sights, history, cuisine and experiences; this tour is HIGHLY recommended.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 131
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) cost?
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Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 373 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)?
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Around 131 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
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On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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