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Bamalu Jan 28th, 2012 11:00 AM

2 days in Istanbul.
 
I'm a single female. Can I walk around the city by myself. I plan to go to the markets and shopping. I'd love to take a tour of the city ? Any ideas will be welcome.

qwovadis Jan 28th, 2012 12:02 PM

Istanbul tours, Istanbul sightseeing tours, and things to do in Istanbul from Viator. Find and book tours in Istanbul, day tours and day trips, Bosphorus cruises and ...

www.viator.com/Istanbul/d585-ttd

Day tour perhaps a cruise as above... Have fun!

Bamalu Jan 30th, 2012 06:26 AM

What are some reliable day tour companies. Victor has been recomended. Any others? How about cabs?

Bamalu Jan 30th, 2012 06:27 AM

That should read Viator.

otherchelebi Jan 30th, 2012 08:56 AM

Unless you are handicapped, I see no reason why you should not be able to walk around Istanbul by yourself.

please look at previous posts and especially trip reports for istanbul sights, walks, museums, archeological, architectural. cultural, scenic locations. You can see only a few of them in two days but that is still better than nothing. However, you should select carefully and not regret what you miss.

Michel_Paris Jan 30th, 2012 08:58 AM

if you were to arrive in front of the Hagia Sofia and start on foot from there, you could use up your two days just in that area.

otherchelebi Jan 30th, 2012 08:58 AM

Cabs are fine aslong as you do not take them from the tourist locations. Read about possible scams as in Italy. i.e. hiding your banknote and saying you gave a low denomination as you are waiting for your change.

make sure that he turns the meter on and make a show of writing down his number somewhere.

Bamalu Feb 8th, 2012 04:38 PM

The cab info is very helpful!


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