• Gulhane Park - This beautiful park, filled with roses and tulips, was once the private garden of the Ottomans. Visitors can capture stunning photos and enjoy the ambiance of a royal family garden.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia stands as the city’s most iconic historical landmark. While there are numerous legends associated with it, a brief overview of the temple’s history will be provided, followed by detailed stories.

The entrance fee is 25 Euros and is not included in the tour price. If interested, please inform the operator in advance to secure tickets and avoid queues. Payment for tickets will be made in cash upon meeting.

• Sultanahmet Square - This square served as the main square for both the Roman and Ottoman Empires and remains highly significant. The operator will narrate its history from Constantine the Great to the present. A terrace visit will offer photo opportunities and a general discussion of the area’s history.
• Blue Mosque - Visitors will explore the Blue Mosque, admire its stunning tiles, and learn about its history.
• Hippodrome - Standing on the historic Hippodrome site, visitors will see its remnants and hear fascinating stories about past events in the area.
• Basilica Cistern - Experience the magnificent underground water storage known as the Basilica Cistern, which resembles an underground palace. This site is filled with beautiful sculptures and hidden stories to discover.

Tickets for this venue are 35 Euros, so please notify the operator in advance to purchase them together, as they are not included in the tour price.

• Cemberlitas Sutunu - On the Avenue of Constantine the Great, visitors will learn about the column and the fate of the statue atop it.
• Kapali Carsi - A marketplace with 4,000 stores and nearly 600 years of history, it is one of Istanbul’s most notable locations.

Visitors have a choice. If planning to shop at the Grand Bazaar, the operator, an expert guide on the bazaar, will assist with shopping. The shortest shopping experience typically takes 2 hours.

If shopping is not of interest, the tour will continue to other locations.

For those interested in shopping, please inform the operator in advance to create a personalized route through the bazaar. The operator will recommend excellent stores and assist with bargaining.

(Most guides do not bargain and simply leave visitors at random stores, waiting outside. The operator acts more like a personal shopper.)

• Beyazit Square - If opting not to shop and continue the tour, visitors will see one of the Roman Empire’s main squares, now home to Istanbul University. The operator will discuss the area’s history, and visitors will encounter many cats.
• Suleymaniye Mosque - Known as the Balcony of Istanbul, this is one of the city’s most significant and scenic Imperial Mosques. The tour concludes here with a relaxing view, provided shopping at the bazaar is not chosen.

• Tea and coffee

Are you interested in a Private Tour exploring the History and Legends of Istanbul, with the added opportunity of having a Personal Shopper in the Grand Bazaar?

This tour goes beyond storytelling by incorporating personal interactions and tailoring routes to suit your shopping preferences in the Grand Bazaar (if desired).

The itinerary is fully customizable, allowing you to add or remove stops as you wish.

Discover the hidden secrets behind the walls:

• Why is only one Angel’s face visible while the other three are covered in Hagia Sophia?
• Who was Istanbul’s mysterious Viking visitor, and what message did he leave behind?
• What lies behind the walls of the Hippodrome?
• Which door was crafted from Noah’s Ark?
• Why are there over 30,000 bodies buried beneath the city’s main square?
• Which minaret is adorned with jewelry?

These intriguing questions and more will be explored with captivating storytelling.

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