Istanbul: Art Deco, Prosecco & Agatha Christie Private Tour
ID: GYG454417-814540
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Follow the footsteps of legendary Agatha Christie and her novel Murder on the Orient Express. Enjoy wine, prosecco, and high-tea tastings in the historical venues of the 19th & 20th centuries.
Explore Istanbul from the unique perspective of the legendary novelist Agatha Christie. Agatha Christie used to visit Istanbul regularly and in fact her famous novel - the Murder on the Orient Express was written here in Istanbul!
You will discover the historic Orient express station where the Orient train used to come all the way from Paris. Here, in the historic restaurant, you will taste strong and delicious Turkish coffee - just like the passengers from old days used to do while waiting for their journey. From here, you will take an easy stroll through the old city, crossing the legendary Galata bridge, famous for the fishermen. You will cross into the historic neighborhood that stood out as a cultural center of the West in the 19th and 20th centuries. Here you will visit many iconic places: as old restaurants, passages and churches.
You will explore the district where Agatha Christie used to spend her time while in Istanbul. Many cafes and public spaces speak of the charm of those days through Art Deco design and their special atmosphere. Here you will visit a charming vinery originally established by an old Greek family and taste local delicious Turkish wine.
After a private guided tour through the most spectacular monuments of the area, you will end the journey in the historic palace hotel with a high tea and a glass of bubbly prosecco. This is the very same tea lounge where Agatha Christie used to relax and enjoy her readings or inspiring conversations back in the day. Nowadays it functions as a high-end restaurant ran by a Michelin 2023 recognized chef. While you taste the chef-made pastry and sweets, live piano music will entertain you in the background bringing back the aura of the 20th-century charm.
Private Agatha Christie Tour is an authentic and memorable experience enhanced by fine dining tastings!
Highlights
- High-tea buffet by a Michelin recognized chef in the historic tea lounge
- Glass of bubbly prosecco and glass of quality local Turkish wine
- Private Tour through the iconic 19th and 20th century Istanbul
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is a walking tour, only on flat grounds, it is an easy and relaxing walk. The itinerary can be adapted for customers using a wheelchair
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel at the tour's start time. If you are located outside the pickup areas we will give directions on how to reach the meeting point. It is very easily accessible by public transport.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
