Istanbul Literature Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Literature is a crucial gateway to understanding any society. If you're interested in gaining a deeper insight into Turkish society, let's explore its literary works together. 1. Begin your journey with a traditional Turkish tea at Caferağa Medresesi – a historic 300-year-old Islamic school. 2. Explore the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Museum Library, dedicated to one of Turkey’s most celebrated authors, and immerse yourself in the literary history of Turkish literature. 3. Uncover the mystery of Istanbul through the eyes of Agatha Christie as you visit iconic landmarks like the Orient Express Train Station and the renowned Pera Palace Hotel. 4. Stroll across the Galata Bridge, taking in the breathtaking views of Istanbul’s skyline and its unique position as a city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. 5. Engage in enriching discussions about Turkish literature, its cultural significance, and the timeless stories that have shaped the city’s literary landscape.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
A 300 years old Muslim school where we will start our tour while sipping our teas.
A visit to the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Library Museum, where you can immerse yourselves in the literary legacy of this influential figure.
The glamour and rich history of the Orient Express has frequently lent itself to the plot of books and films and as the subject of television documentaries. Murder on the Orient Express (1934), one of the most famous works by Agatha Christie, takes place on the Simplon Orient Express. The story brings us back to 1930s, when Orient Express is stopped by heavy snowfall. A murder is discovered, and Poirot’s trip home to London from the Middle East is interrupted to solve the case. The opening chapters of the novel take place primarily in Istanbul. The rest of the novel takes place in Yugoslavia, with the train trapped between Vinkovci and Brod.
The Galata Bridge (Turkish: Galata Köprüsü, Turkish pronunciation: [ˈɡaɫata cœpɾyˈsy]) is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.
Renowned crime author Agatha Christie was a constant guest of Pera Palace Hotel, and she always stayed in Room 411. It is rumoured that, it was the room, Christie wrote her popular novel, Murder on the Orient Express. Now, Room 411 is recognized as the Agatha Christie Room. The room still has its original antique furniture and lots of materials to acknowledge the departed author. Since the place serves as a hotel we will not be able to see the room but we will have a drink at the patisserie of the hotel to complete our tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Alman Çeşmesi (German Fountain) is a minute far from the Sultan Ahmet tramway station on foot.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Israfil Oncel Tours - Licensed Istanbul Guide
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 53% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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