Istanbul Archaeological Tour with Tickets /Guide/Small Group
Description
Begin at the Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum, where ancient artifacts tell the stories of civilizations that once thrived in Anatolia. Continue to the renowned Istanbul Archaeological Museums, home to treasures from the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman periods. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the historic Gülhane Park, once part of the Topkapı Palace gardens. Conclude your journey at the colorful and aromatic Spice Bazaar, where the scents of exotic herbs and spices capture the essence of Istanbul’s rich culinary heritage. This tour is ideal for history and culture enthusiasts looking to experience Istanbul’s deep-rooted artistic and architectural legacy in a single day. Book now for a journey through history! This tour have a maximum of 12 to 13 people.
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Our guide will welcome the guests in front of this museum. Guests are going to visit the museum for about 30 minutes and continue by tram for main Archeological Museum of İstanbul. Part of Istanbul University, this museum houses a rich collection of artifacts spanning ancient Anatolian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Located in Beyazıt, it offers visitors a glimpse into the region's historical and cultural heritage.
Our guests will visit this stunning archeological museum with their guide for a while then they will have some free time inside and the garden of the museum. Located near Topkapi Palace, the Istanbul Archaeology Museums house an impressive collection of ancient artifacts. With exhibits spanning Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Greece, and Rome, it offers a deep dive into the region’s rich history. Highlights include the Alexander Sarcophagus and the Treaty of Kadesh, the world’s oldest known peace treaty.
This park will be the end of the tour. The guests can have some tea, coffee inside the garden and can say bye to the tour guide.
In here to guest our going to see historical medrese serves as workshop for local calligraphy and Ebru(Paper marbling) etc... Also it is traditional school that you can have some tea, coffee break in the court yart.
In here our guests can follow our guide for some shopping and information about the bazaar. Also guests can have their own free time in here. Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Bazaar) is one of Istanbul’s most vibrant and historic marketplaces, located in the Eminönü district near the Galata Bridge. Built in the 17th century as part of the New Mosque complex, it was originally funded by taxes collected from Egypt—hence the name "Egyptian Bazaar." Famous for its colorful stalls filled with spices, dried fruits, herbal teas, sweets, and souvenirs, the bazaar offers a sensory journey through the flavors and aromas of Turkish culture. It’s a perfect spot to explore local tastes, shop for authentic products, and experience the bustling atmosphere of an Ottoman-era market still alive today.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
We had a wonderful adventure visiting the Istanbul Archeological Museum with Taner. He is very knowledgeable, communicates excellently in English and is an all around interesting and pleasant guy. It was the first day of El Al-Asha holiday, and many sights were closed, so we decided to take this tour as the archeology Museum was open. We lucked out as we had such a personable guide who gave excellent explanations about the ancient artifacts and told us colorful stories. We enjoyed our time with Taner and came away feeling we also got to spend some time with a local and learn a bit more about life in Istanbul.
Thank you very much for the review. We are so happy to heae all of these. Hope to see you soon in this beautiful city again!!
Our guide, Taner, was fantastic. Brought a ton of knowledge about Istanbul and expanded our interest in the ancient history of this area. Also - a really fun person to spend part of our day with. 10/10 recommend.
Big thanks for this review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour. See you next time soon! We are always here for you!!
Great route and an outstanding guide, Deniz. He made the experience unforgettable—absolutely a must-do!
We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour. See you next time!!
This tour was really well organized. Deniz was a great guide. Interesting museums and tea break point at the medrese was stunning. 10/10 tour.
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Dennis was a great guide for this experience, and was extremely knowledgeable, communicative and friendly. Visiting two museums made the tour feel well-rounded as well.
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Beautiful city, good tour and guide with great guests. Thank you tou you!
The tour was really good and well organized. Everything went smoothly and we had a great time. Our guide, Deniz, was very friendly and helpful. Overall, a very enjoyable tour. I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you very much for this review. Deniz is really great guide. Hope to see you again porfis!
Deniz was an amazing tour guide for us! He possesses deep and expansive knowledge on the history of Anatolia, of the ancient world, of archaeology and even of the architectures that we happen to pass by on our way between destinations. He made the experience so meaningful and fun!
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Deniz is the best tour guide i have ever had. He is literally a walking encyclopaedia about the history of Turkey, providing only the most relevant, interesting and meaningful information. Entrance to the museums and cafes was a breeze, I didn't need to lift a finger as Deniz anticipated my needs and went out of his way to ensure I was happy with the tour. We had a tea break at an art cafe that was a hidden gem as it had unique, original artworks on display as well as for sale (and artists creating work onsite) and delicious food and coffee. I could not recommend this tour more highly, specifically because Deniz ensured it was unforgettable. Thank you so much!
We are so happy and honored about this review. Thank you very much for all. Hope to see you again in this beautiful city.
It was a very nice and very educational tour with Deniz. The tour was in English. The Archaeological Museum was breathtaking. The sarcophagus of Alexander the Great is located there. I will definitely recommend this tour to acquaintances and friends. Thank you so much!
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Deniz brought the Archaeology Museum to life with his stories and humor. We loved wandering through the museum and then hitting the Spice Bazaar for some amazing snacks and souvenirs. So much fun don’t miss it!
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