• Forum of Constantine - In 330 AD, Constantine relocated the capital of the Roman Empire to this site. The Column of Constantine conceals dark historical secrets, and the surrounding forum witnessed many terrifying events.
• Ahmet Tevfik Pasa MezarI - This graveyard is the resting place of a Sultan and his 19th-century advisors. It holds stories of betrayal and assassination.
• Sphendone Remains - Visit the Sphendone, the vaulted remains of the Hippodrome’s south side. Here, explore the exterior of an ancient prison that once housed circus animals, and learn about the torture methods and disfigurement practices of the time.
• Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was Constantinople’s hub for sports and social gatherings, second only to the Circus Maximus. It hosted famous chariot races and was a place for public executions and imperial appearances. It was also the site of one of history’s most horrific massacres.
• Kucuk Ayasofya - Gazi Suleyman Pasa Mosque - Originally the Church of Saints Sergius and Baccus, it became the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque under Ottoman rule. Before it was a church, the area was a palace for Justinian before he became Emperor in the 6th century. In the 16th century, a high-ranking eunuch was caught embezzling and evading taxes, leading to his execution.
• Sphendone Remains - On the Sphendone’s backside, hear about the prime seating and the many deaths over centuries. Learn about a successful coup that dethroned a powerful Emperor and the fate of him and his sons above these walls.
• Serpent Column - Discover the haunted Serpent Column, from war spoils to the brutal execution of a Byzantine Emperor.
• German Fountain - Briefly discuss the German Fountain, once the starting gates for Hippodrome chariot races. In the 17th century, unpaid Ottoman soldiers returning from war led to a deadly event at this site, where an ancient tree once stood.
• Sultan Ahmet Tomb - In the Ottoman Empire, the law of Fratricide allowed Sultans to kill brothers and children threatening their throne. Brothers killing brothers now haunt the Mausoleum where their bodies rest.
• Sultanahmet Square - In the early 17th century, public coffee drinking was banned, with deadly consequences.
• Imperial Gate Bab-i-Humayun - The grand main gate to the Imperial Palace was designed to intimidate. The head gardener’s race was literally a matter of life and death.

• EMF Detectors
• Maddusa’s Web green laser
• Dowsing rods
• EVP recorder

• Gratuities

“Shadows of Istanbul: The Haunted Night Tour”

Embark on a journey into the shadows of history with Istanbul’s original and exclusive haunted night adventure. Led by skilled storytellers, participants will visit eleven spine-chilling sites, each with its own spooky tale, thoroughly researched and based on historical facts.

As the group meanders through the ancient core of the city, ghost-hunting tools and visual aids will help bring these stories to life. Follow the glow of lanterns through hidden alleys, Roman ruins, and the shadowy corners of the Hippodrome—where empires once thrived, and spirits may still linger. Walk in the footsteps of sultans, soldiers, and lost souls, and listen to their untold stories resonate through the night.

This engaging two-hour experience offers ample time to pause, ponder, and explore at each haunted location. Whether a skeptic or a believer, this tour will challenge your perceptions of Istanbul.

Are you ready to uncover the haunted side of history?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.