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Time Travel to Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia (Inside)

Me and my lovely guests:)

Basilica Cistern

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque (Inside)

Topkapi Palace

Time Travel to Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Behlül A.

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Istanbul

English, German, Turkish (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Behlül A.)

Up to 7 people

Welcome to the Historical Peninsula! Please, step into the time machine. On this walking tour, we aren't just staring at old stones; we are jumping through Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Forget dry lectures and memorizing dates. I’ll show you the heart of Istanbul—from breathtaking masterpieces to hidden backstreets, and even those "creative" restorations that make historians weep. Bring comfortable shoes for an honest, entertaining journey through the city's greatest hits!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel (Primality) - we can meet at the hotel

- Alternatively, our meeting point will be German Fountain

09:00 AM

Hippodromos

First, we will start walking on the remains of the Hippodrome of Constantinople and see the monuments that used to decorate it.

10:00 AM

Blue Mosque

Next, we will visit the Blue Mosque, the first 6-minaret mosque in the city known for its blue tiles.

10:30 AM

Hagia Sophia

This is the ultimate stop in our time machine. As the highest reach of Roman engineering, this monument has stood at the crossroads of faith for centuries, serving both the Christian and Muslim worlds. It is, quite simply, the most important soul of Istanbul

11:30 AM

Basilica Cistern

Descending into the depths: We'll explore a massive Roman cistern to decode the incredible engineering behind the city's ancient water systems

12:30 PM

Lunch Break

A midday break to recharge our "time machine" batteries. I’ll guide you to the best local eateries where you can taste the culinary heritage of the empires we’ve been exploring.

02:00 PM

Topkapı Palace

A deep dive into the Sultan’s residence and the Ottoman Empire's administrative brain. We’ll walk the halls where three continents were governed and uncover the daily life and grand politics of the imperial court.

Ending Point

Sultanahmet Square

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-Guide Fee

What‘s not included

-Museum Entrances

-Lunch

-Transportation

Tour Important Information

Customizable Timing: The duration and pace of the tour can be adjusted according to your preferences and interests.

Dress Code: As we will be visiting active mosques, modest attire is required (shoulders and knees must be covered). A visual guide to the dress code is available in the final section of the tour gallery for your convenience.

Footwear: Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Note that shoes must be removed before entering mosque interiors; therefore, easy-to-remove footwear is recommended.

Itinerary Flexibility: The order of the visited sites may be subject to change based on prayer times or the current visitor density at the mosques to ensure the best possible experience.

Topkapı Palace is Closed on Tuesdays

Important message from the supplier

I am also getting work from local incoming tour agencies; however, I will be checking these days as off days on my schedule.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Behlül A.

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About Tour Guide Behlül A.

Hello everyone!

I’m your local guide here in Türkiye. I’m 29 years old, born and raised in this beautiful country, and I’ve dedicated myself to responsible and sustainable tourism. I’ve studied different tourism models in Finland and Greece to help make our industry better and more ethical, not exploitative.

I graduated from the Tourism Guiding Department at university and earned my professional license from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye. I've been working in the tourism industry for over 7 years, and for the past 4 years, I’ve been guiding professionally, not only in Türkiye but also in countries like Finland and the UAE.

I am based in Istanbul but happy to provide tours in Izmir, too. Contact me so I can customise an Izmir tour for you.

Along the way, I’ve collected countless stories and experiences that I love to share. I’m also a really good listener, always happy to hear about your journey, too.

I’m passionate about nature and outdoor sports, such as hiking, snowshoeing, forest skiing, snowmobiling, and fishing are some of my favourites.

In my free time, you’ll probably find me out with my camera, wandering through art galleries, or catching up with friends.

Let’s discover Türkiye together beyond the surface, with meaning and connection.