• Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar ranks among the largest and oldest covered markets globally, featuring 65 streets and over 4,000 shops.
• Nuruosmaniye Mosque - The Nuruosmaniye Mosque, an 18th-century Ottoman mosque, is located in the Çemberlitaş neighborhood of the Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey. It was added to the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey in 2016.
• Cemberlitas Sutunu - The Column of Constantine is a monumental column that commemorates the dedication of Constantinople by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great on May 11, 330 AD. Completed in 328 AD, it is the oldest surviving Constantinian monument in Istanbul.
• Basilica Cistern - This is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - This mosque and former church is a significant cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the last of three church buildings successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, completed in 537 CE. The site served as a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, except for a brief period as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth Crusade and 1261. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it functioned as a mosque until 1935, when it became a museum. In 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque.
• Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the reign of Ahmed I, it remains a functioning mosque today. It attracts numerous tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular examples of Ottoman architecture.
• Hippodrome - This was a circus that served as the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square. Visitors can see the “German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and Walled Obelisk” together.
• Topkapi Palace - Topkapı Palace was constructed by Sultan Mehmed II (1444-1445 and 1451-1481) between 1460 and 1478, following the conquest of Istanbul. It is located in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul, the historic peninsula bounded by the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus Strait, and the Golden Horn inlet. It is one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
• Gulhane Park - Gülhane Park is a historic urban park in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The park’s south entrance features one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.
• Sirkeci Station - Sirkeci railway station, marked on maps as Istanbul railway station, is a railway terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye. The terminal is situated in Sirkeci, at the tip of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, right next to the Golden Horn and just northwest of Gülhane Park and the Topkapı Palace.
• Egyptian Bazaar - Several documents suggest that the bazaar was initially named “New Bazaar.” It later became known as the “Egyptian Bazaar” because it was constructed with revenues from the Ottoman eyalet of Egypt in 1660.
• Yeni Mosque - The New Mosque, originally called the Valide Sultan Mosque, underwent partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665. It is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Türkiye. Situated on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge, it is a notable Istanbul landmark marking the transition from the old historic core of the city to the Beyoğlu (Pera) district. The mosque is a significant example of the Sultanate of Women period in the Ottoman Empire.
• Golden Horn - The Golden Horn is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye. As a natural estuary connecting with the Bosphorus Strait at the point where the strait meets the Sea of Marmara, the waters of the Golden Horn define the northern boundary of the peninsula constituting “Old Istanbul” (ancient Byzantium and Constantinople), with the tip being the promontory of Sarayburnu, or Seraglio Point. This estuarial inlet geographically separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city and forms a horn-shaped, sheltered harbor that has historically protected Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.

• Sweet and Spice Tasting
• Tea and coffee
• Priority to Buy Tickets (Skip the Lines)
• Guidance
• Bottled water
• Government fees

• Entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Lunch

Beginning at the spice-scented, mystical ambiance of the Grand Bazaar, the journey leads to the very heart of history. This is more than just a sightseeing tour; it is an exploration where one can connect with the city’s essence and listen to the tales of thousands of years embedded in the stones of Istanbul.

As the tour progresses through the grandeur of Hagia Sophia, the magnificence of Topkapi Palace, and the grace of the Blue Mosque, participants will move beyond the typical tourist experience. A licensed professional guide will share not only the historical facts but also the ‘true face,’ hidden details, and vibrant culture of this ancient city.

With the guidance of an expert, participants will immerse themselves in the local culture, enjoying the exclusive benefit of skipping museum lines and purchasing tickets without any commission fees.

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