Golden Horn and Miniatürk guided tour

Golden Horn and Miniatürk guided tour

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Atmosphere of the Eyüp Sultan Mosque
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Essential information *

Duration
4 hours

Languages

English

Starting time
2:00 PM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Enjoy a guided tour around the Golden Horn, explore its history and monuments! The Golden Horn is an estuary which forms a natural harbour at the gates of Istanbul. Fortifications built around the Golden Horn allowed Istanbul to protect itself against invaders for centuries!

Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the Eyüp Sultan mosque. This Islamic mosque was one of the first built in 1453 after the Conquest of Constantinople. The mosque is named after Eyüp Sultan, one of the companions of Muhammad. Here you will experience a mystical atmosphere where nature and prayers are in harmony.

We then take the cable car behind the mosque. After a climb of 550 metres in 115 seconds, you will be able to take in the magnificent view of the Golden Horn. Once there, if you like you can buy a snack (not included) at the Pierre Loti café

We will take the cable car to reach Miniatürk, one of the largest miniature parks in the world. Located on the Golden Horn, the park covers a total area of 60,000 m² with 15,000 m² of exhibitions about Turkish culture over the centuries. Admire the recreations of portraits and monuments, and enjoy the commentaries by your guide throughout this unusual visit!

Good to know

  • Availability: Monday and Thursday (except in exceptional circumstances)
  • Time: 2:00pm
  • Duration: Approx. 4 hours
  • Language: English
  • Tour commentary in English
  • Pick up in different places (European Side only) :
    • 01:15pm: in front of the Marmara hotel
    • 01:30pm: in front of the Tamara restaurant
  • Note: When visiting places of worship you should not wear flip-flops, shorts, sleeveless shirts, or clothes that are inappropriate to the location, skirts should be below the knee. In some places you must wear a headscarf.
  • Details about lunch will be provided on the day by your local guide.

Price includes

  • Transport from different meeting points
  • The entrance to Mianiatürk
  • Round trip cable car ticket
  • The entrance to the Eyüp Sultan Mosque
  • Services of a guide

Price doesn’t include

  • Snacks at Pierre Loti Café
  • Tips (optional)
  • Extras

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