Imagine a kit that includes everything you will need in your Istanbul trip and left you only the job of taking a plane and setting...
One of Istanbul’s most significant symbols, Hagia Sophia, one of the most important masterpieces of world architecture.
This tour includes Bulgarian Church, Ayazma of Blacherna and Synagogues.
This tour includes Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Red School, Byzantine Church of Muhliotissa and Old Houses.
This tour includes Yedikule Dungeons and Cemetery of Patriarchs.
This tour includes Mosque of Eyüp, Imaret, Pierre Loti Hill, Eyüp Cemetery and Sümbül Sinan Tekke.
This tour includes Underground Mosque, Russian Chuches on the Roof, Kılıç Ali Paşa Complex, Turkish Orthodox Patriarchal Church and...
This tour includes Sarcophagus of Alexanderi Istanbul Exhibiton, Sumerian Tablets and Tile Kiosk.
This tour includes Ramazan Efendi Mosque amd Complex, Sümbül Efendi Mosque and Copmlex, Sulu Monastery, Greek & Armenian Churches and...
This tour includes Laleli Mosque, Haseki Mosque and Complex, Cerrah Paşa Mosque and Complex, Arcadius Column, Bayrampaşa Complex and...
This tour includes Aqueduct of Valens, Fatih Mosque and Complex, Çarşamba (Wednesday) Open Air Bazaar, Yavuz Sultan Mosque, Byzantine...
This tour includes Süleymaniye Mosque, Authentic Turkish Wooden Houses and Şehzade Mosque.
This tour includes Historical Sirkeci Train Station, Historical Tunel (The Oldest Metro) and Intriguing Streets of Galata & Beyoğlu.
This tour includes Cafer Ağa Medrese, Soğukçeşme Street, Akbıyık Mosque, Sokullu Paşa Mosque, Petit Hagia Sophia, Justinians Palace...
This tour includes Covered Bazaar, Gold Melting, Silver Carving and old inns.
This tour includes Constantine's Column, Çorlulu Ali Paşa Medrese and Mousoleums of Ottoman Sultans.
Walk down Istanbul's most famous street; Istiklal Street, enjoy ancient districts and impressive walkways and finally reach to Galata,...
Discover Istanbul's culture on this half-day tour. Visit the Galata Tower, built by Genoese, one of the most famous landmarks in the...
Walk down Istanbul's most famous street; Istiklal Street, enjoy the colourful and lively city center and learn its history and culture....
Enjoy Büyükada, with a full-day trip. Take the boat across the Sea of Marmara, watch Istanbul from the boat until you lose sight of...
Discover Byzantium Empire, Byzantine Art and civilization in Istanbul with a full-day tour accompanied by an expert guide.
Explore the Asian Side of Istanbul, get away from the crowds and chaos of the other side of Istanbul. Watch the Europe from afar and...
Explore Istanbul's Jewish heritage alongside with visiting historically and culturally rich neighborhoods of Istanbul. Finish your...
Enjoy the landscapes along the Golden Horn and see the views over Istanbul as you cruise into the Bosphorus in this 90 min. cruise...
Explore Istanbul's Jewish heritage alongside visiting historically and culturally rich neighborhoods of Istanbul.
Enjoy Istanbul's splendid landscapes and buildings both from Marmara sea and from land. See the bridge that connects Europe and Asia,...
Enjoy driving over one of the Istanbul's bridges that connects Europe and Asia. See the bird’s-eye view of the city from Camlıca Hill...
Explore Istanbul's all must-see places in a day. Experience the city's atmosphere, culture and history all at once with an expert guide...
Enjoy Istanbul's most of the must-see places in a half-day tour. Experience the city's atmosphere, culture and history with a great...
Explore Istanbul's almost all must-see places in a half-day tour. Experience the city's atmosphere, culture and history.
Istanbul is a historical place and has got lots of museums that can show you Istanbul's history.
If you're in Istanbul, don't leave the city without seeing these wonderful places.
The Museum Pass Istanbul is the magic card which will grant you access to the most iconic museums in Istanbul, no ticketing queues...
After the end of the invasion, Istanbul entered a new era with the declaration of the republic.
After the First World War, the Ottoman Empire was defeated with its allies. After the Mondros Armistice was signed, a fleet of 55 ships...
Constitutional Period started with the dethroning of Sultan Abdülaziz in August 31, 1876. In place of Sultan Abdülaziz, Abdülhamid...
November 3, 1839 was the beginning of a new period in Istanbul.
The Tulip Age of Ottoman Empire took its name from the enthusiasm of palace residents and prosperous families to grow tulips in the...
The period of 46 years, between 1520 and 1566 when Kanuni Sultan Süleyman reigned the Empire, was a period of expansion for Istanbul,...
Istanbul was rapidly taken under control after the conquest of Constantinople. It was announced that Byzantine Greeks could practice...
Yıldız Palace, which is located in Beşiktaş, was built in honor of Mihrişah Sultan, mother of Sultan Selim III. The palace was also...
At a location facing a marvelous view, a splendid collection of the Ottoman’s calligraphy art and the masterpieces of Turkish painters...
Striking people with admiration who switch to Ortaköy from Beşiktaş either by highway or seaway thanks to its splendid architecture,...
The "Sadberk Hanım Museum” hosts plenty of precious artistic and historical masterpieces today. How about getting familiar with the...
Turkish Calligraphic Arts Association Museum which is presently active in Beyazıt Medresse in Beyazıt Square...
This Byzantine Church, known as Pammakaristos Monastery, was turned into a mosque after the conquest of Constantinople and its well-preserved...
Divan Literature Museum is located in the Galata Lodge of Dervishes, which is the most ancient and greatest dervish lodge of Istanbul.
The Caricature and Humor Arts Museum of Istanbul was originally opened for service in 1975 through the initiative of The Caricature...
The Beylerbeyi Palace that embellishes Beylerbeyi, one of the historical districts of the Asian side, and taking its name from that...
The Aviation Museum was first built in Izmir in 1971. The museum was closed in 1979 and was moved to its present location, Yeşilyurt,...
The house in Istanbul where the Polish freedom poet Adam Mickiewicz spent the last years of his life and died in 1855 was turned into...
Pera Museum is a modern “museum-cultural center” with its multifunctional exhibition halls, auditorium/foyer and accommodation spaces.
Istanbul Harbiye Military Museum, where documents and proofs of military affairs bearing significant roles in world history is exhibited...
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, which is home to the world’s most extensive collection of carpets, houses a total of forty...
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is Turkey’s first and only industrial museum...
You can discover the most beautiful examples of mosaics of the Byzantine Empire in the Istanbul Mosaic Museum,at the heart of the Historical...
A little known beauty of Istanbul: The German Fountain is located in Sultanahmet, right at the heart of Historical Peninsula.
The most change-resistant buildings of Istanbul are inns and bazaars which still offer a traditional and fun shopping experience.
Arasta, is the only historical open bazaar standing in Istanbul, where you can find painstaking and scrupulous handmade carpets and...
The Spice Bazaar (known in Turkish as the Egyptian Bazaar) is one of Istanbul’s oldest markets, and a time-honored symbol of the city.
By being one of the biggest and oldest closed bazaars, having high quality products, and servicing in almost every language; Grand...
Tekfur Palace is one of the few structures that remain from the Byzantine Empire to today.
Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque was built in 1581 by Architect Sinan on the orders of Admiral Kılıç Ali Paşa in Istanbul and has been a tourist...
It was originally thought to have been designed by Architect Sinan Hayreddin or Architect Kemaleddin...
The Blue Mosque is yet another one of Istanbul’s most important symbols, forming a magnificent piece of the Historical Peninsula’s...
A masterpiece by Imperial Architect Sinan, the mosque of Süleymaniye in Istanbul is the namesake of Sultan Süleyman I.
Discover the beauty in uniqueness with one of a kind Hagia Sophia. A place to see before you die, a place to see to feel alive.
Constructed on just the opposite of Anadolu Hisarı during the conquest of Istanbul, Rumeli Hisarı, hosts various culture and art activities...
In the bosom of the Bosphorus, welcoming us as dressed in the elegance of a swan, the favorite of many Ottoman sultans, the Dolmabahçe...
Along with their very fresh air, foliage and fish restaurants lined up on the seaside, the Anatolian and Rumelian Grove, situated at...
The Beylerbeyi Palace that embellishes Beylerbeyi, one of the historical districts of the Anatolian side, and taking its name from...
Constructed under the edict of the Ottoman Emperor, Yıldırım Bayezid, in Beykoz district today to facilitate to Istanbul’s conquer,...
If you decide to go to Beşiktaş, do not neglect to visit the “Nautical Museum” where precious masterpieces and documents of the Turkish...
Located on the Anatolian Side near the Beylerbeyi Pier, this mosque was commissioned by Sultan Abdülhamid in 1778.
Located in the south of Dolmabahçe Palace, the mosque was originally commissioned by the mother of Sultan Abdülmecid and has a lovely...
This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid in 1851 for the preservation of Hırka-i Şerif (the mantle of the Prophet kept as...
Since it was built in 1853 by Architect Nigoğos Balyan right next to Bosphorus, Ortaköy Mosque has been one of the most famous mosques...
Located in Üsküdar, Istanbul; across from the Selimiye Barracks, Selimiye Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim III in 1805.
The Small St. Sophia Mosque (Petite Hagia Sophia) is a 1500 year-old converted church in the famous Sultanahmet District is a must...
Yıldız Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Abdülhamid II between 1885 and 1886 and is located in Beşiktaş, on the corner of Barbaros...
After the conquest of Constantinople, this monastery was transformed to a madrasah and its church to a mosque by Sultan Mehmet the...
Şakirin mosque is a work of art that is humble in its exterior architecture, modern in its details and astonishing in its interior...
The Anglican church, used by the Sri Lankan Anglican community, is located on Serdarı Ekrem Street, extending to the Galip Dede Street...
The Virgin Mary Assyrian Church, also known as Surp Asdvadzadzin, is the only church built by Assyrians in Istanbul.
St. Antoine Church, situated on Istiklal Street, is a silent and tranquil shelter where people from everywhere in Istanbul make wishes...
Right after the Hagia Sophia, St.Irene is the second largest and oldest church from the Byzantine era still standing in Istanbul.
Stephan (Bulgarian) Church belongs to the Bulgarian minority and is the most interesting church in Istanbul.
Synagogue means “Peace Oasis”. And for the Hebrew community, maybe the most important one of these synagogues is Neve Şalom Synagogue.
As you approach the Beylerbeyi wharf in Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace welcomes you with its breathtaking appearance.
Çırağan Palace features magnificent architecture that fascinates everyone passing either overland or via the sea route.
Istanbul situated on seven hills is a city of palaces as well. Dolmabahce Palace is the most western and the newest of all.
Yıldız Palace, one of the four imperial centers from whence the Ottoman Empire was in power, is worth seeing not only for its history...
Istanbul situated on seven hills is a city of palaces as well. Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace is the most western and the newest of them...
The place all tourists put at the top of their sightseeing list is the Historical Peninsula, but seeing is not enough, it has to be...
Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture, the first fine arts museum in Turkey, exhibits the masterpieces of many Turkish and internationally...
The Naval Museum houses important objects and documents regarding Turkish naval history.
Caria Museum, which is located in the neighborhood of Edirnekapı district of Istanbul, houses many mosaics and frescoes from the Byzantine...
The borders of the Ottoman Empire extended from Anatolia to Mesopotamia and from the Balkans to Africa.
Commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid, Dolmabahçe Palace’s construction began in 1846 in the province of Beşiktaş, and was completed in...
Opened in 1952 in Ihlamur Summer Palace, The Period of Reforms Museum features documents and souvenirs of this period of westernization...
Located in Gülhane, The Tiled Kiosk Museum features various china work and ceramics from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.
You will surely marvel at the imperial magnificence of Ottoman Era on display at Topkapı Palace, the site for the rich lives of the...
The Underground Cistern in Sultanahmet was constructed at the time of Byzantine Empire in order to meet the water needs of the city....
Yıldız Palace is located inside a 500.000 square-meter woods between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy and it is one of the most interesting places...
This museum reveals the cultural and architectural heritage of 3000 years of Anatolian history at a glance.
If you think that you cannot witness the conquest of Istanbul without time travel, you’re wrong.
How many buildings are still standing that represent Istanbul? Hagia Sophia? The Blue Mosque? Topkapı Palace?
In 1453, the seventh sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed the Conqueror, finally conquered Constantinople, a city dreamed of by many...
In the Seventh Century B.C.E., the Megarians, following the advice of the Delphic Oracle, founded a city by the name of Byzantium in...
The first evidence of human life in Istanbul, one of the world’s oldest cities, dates back 300 thousand years.
Istanbul, like the country as a whole, acquired a radically new identity during this period.
Turkey is a parliamentary representative democracy. Since its foundation as a republic in 1923, Turkey has developed a strong tradition...
The Column of Constantine is one of the most important examples of Roman art in the world.
