Golden Horn and Miniaturk Park Tour in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey

Programul activitatii
Start your tour with a hotel pickup, and then head straight to the district of Eyüp by minibus. Your first stop here is Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the place of worship that’s widely considered to be Istanbul’s holiest site. Visited by thousands each day, the mosque is known for its colorful yet mystical ambiance.
Inside the building is the tomb of Eyüp El-Ensari -- a close companion of the Prophet Mohammed. After exploring the mosque, you’ll pay a visit to his famous mausoleum while leaning about his prominent religious role in Turkey.
Continue your tour with a walk to the Eyüp cable car, and then ride up it to the Pierre Loti Café, where the French poet Pierre Loti wrote while admiring views of the Golden Horn. Sit down and relax here, while soaking up commanding views of the horn-shaped fjord below that splits the city’s European shoreline into two.
Head down the cable car and stroll across to your tour’s final destination – Miniatürk! This kitsch yet fascinating museum showcases hundreds of models of Turkey’s most famous buildings. Aptly demonstrating the Turk’s pride for their heritage, the miniature park also boasts a selection of figurines that depict the country’s culture; see praying Muslims, Jews at a mosque, flower sellers and more!
Spend time exploring the site independently and then check out its popular shopping center for souvenirs to take home. Your tour then ends with a drop-off at your Istanbul hotel.
Repere
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Ideal choice for families
Instant Confirmation
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Explore the European side of Istanbul on this 3-hour tour, and see highlights like the Golden Horn, Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Miniatürk model park! With an expert guide at your side, you’ll visit the Eyüp district’s most significant mosque before riding up a cable car to Pierre Loti Café. Enjoy stunning views of the Golden Horn – Istanbul’s natural harbor – and then finish your tour admiring miniature model replicas of Turkey’s famous buildings at Miniatürk.
Incluse
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Cable car ride
- Donation to Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Neincluse
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Informatii aditionale
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
Informatii despre voucher
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Punct de plecare
Your centrally located Istanbul hotel
Ora de plecare
2:00 PM
Durata
3 hours
Detalii despre intoarcere
Concludes at original departure point
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Kevin F
2013-03-18
I enjoyed this tour very much. We had a good tour guide, and the sites we visited were very interesting. Would recommend this tour.
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Nicole L
2018-02-17
Interesting
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KAIMA K
2015-09-09
Very good organisation of pick up from the Hotel.
The guide was informative funny speeching French and English very good.
Interesting sites -
Basel A
2015-08-21
Nice and light tour. Our children loved the Miniaturk Park
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Minnie
2013-11-14
Miniaturk, Eyup Sultan r.a.'s shrine and mosque as well as Pierre Loti Hill are sites not to be missed. It was nice day!
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Fauzi Adnan
2013-05-13
Enough time to wonder around the miniaturk park. Excellent guide with knowledge of history when visiting Eyub Al Ansari mosque and tomb.
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Robyn C
2014-08-09
Miniatures are presented well and of an excellent likeness.
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christine p
2013-11-14
I enjoyed the places visited on this tour, but found the tour guide indifferent in the extreme. He appeared not at all interested in us or any of the site we were visiting. getting information required pulling teeth.
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francoise l
2015-09-07
Je ne suis pas satisfaite de cette excursion.En effet, le transport etait mal organisé.On a perdu beaucoup de temps plus d'1 heure ce qui a eu comme consequence la visite de Miniaturk en à peine 1 heure!
De plus l'excursion etait en français et en anglais.
La visite de la mosquée etait aussi moyenne. Aucune emotion.
Par contre le Miniaturk est excellent et super.trop court dommage. -
Rebecca W
2013-09-03
i couldnt go on this tour as there werent enough people to fill it. I got a replacement day for it but this was on the same day i was doing the Istanbul in one day so was unable to make it and therefore cant comment on it.