Meeting Point

At your hotel, cruise ship port or a monument such as the German Fountain

Hagia Sophia

It was built as a Roman church between 532 and 537 and turned into a mosque later. I can truly that this breathtaking place is the most iconic building you can see in Istanbul. You'll be amazed by the size of the building and the details of Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman callipgrahy.

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace was the home of the Ottoman royal family from the 15th to the 19th century. It has been a museum since 1924 and is one of the most visited places in Turkiye!

Lunch break

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmed I and officially known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of the most iconic mosques of Istanbul. It has got hundreds of blue tiles and six minarets which is the only example from the Ottoman era.

The Hippodrome

Hippodrome is a Greek word which means "horse path". It used to have amazing monuments but only 3 of them could survive. They are the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column and the Walled Obelisk. Time to hear some crazy stories!

The Basilica Cistern

It was built as a water reservoir in the 6th century and today it's the largest cistern of Istanbul. This breathtaking place has got 336 marble columns and several spolia/reused materials.

The Grand Bazaar

It's one of the oldest and biggest covered markets in the world! It's believed that this giant complex has got 4000 shops and 61 streets.

End of Day 1

We'll finish the tour in the Grand Bazaar which is open until 7-7:30 pm, so you can spend more time in the bazaar if you want or I can help you return to your hotel or cruise ship port.

Meeting Point (Day 2)

At your hotel, cruise ship port or in front of Galata Tower

Taksim-Istiklal Street-Galata

Istiklal Street is the longest pedestrian street of Istanbul and full of beautiful historical apartments mainly from the 19th century. After that, we'll also see how diverse Istanbul was in the Galata neighbourhood.

Suleymaniye Mosque and Complex

Rustem Pasha Mosque

It was built by one of the most important grand viziers (prime ministers) of the Ottoman Empire and named after him. I can easily say that you'll see some of the greatest examples of İznik tiles in this mosque.

Local market & Spice Bazaar (aka Egyptian Bazaar)

It's a 17th-century bazaar building which is famous for numerous spices, herbs, dried fruits and local products.

Lunch break

Fener & Balat neighborhoods

End of the tour (Day 2)

We'll finish the tour in Balat. I can help you return to your hotel or cruise ship port.

Ending Point

Balat