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LOCAL TOUR GUIDE in Istanbul [Updated for 2023]
Hello, I’m Serhat Engul, a local tour guide based in Istanbul. As a history buff, I organize private guided tours that tell the stories of historical districts in Istanbul. These districts include Sultanahmet, Fener & Balat and Beyoglu. Sultanahmet and Fener & Balat districts are within the boundaries of Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula (former Constantinople). On the other hand, although Beyoglu is…
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FENER and BALAT Things to DO & Walking TOUR [2023]
Fener and Balat districts stand out with their centuries-old churches, mosques, synagogues and colorful houses. As a licensed guide, I organize private guided tours in Istanbul and you…
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20 Byzantine SITES & History TOUR in Istanbul [2023]
There are still many Byzantine sites worth seeing in Istanbul. Most of these structures, built between the 4th and 15th centuries, are located in the Historic Peninsula (former…
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TOPKAPI PALACE Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Topkapi Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Topkapi Palace entrance fee and opening hours. In…
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DOLMABAHCE PALACE Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Dolmabahce Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Dolmabahce Palace entry fee and opening hours. In…
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GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Galata Tower is one of the most visited museums in Istanbul. Built in the late Byzantine period, the tower offers 360 degrees of Istanbul view. You can find…
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BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2023]
The Sultanahmet district, which houses the famous historical buildings of Istanbul, takes its name from this mosque built by the Sultan Ahmed. The Blue Mosque is adjacent to…
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BASILICA CISTERN Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Basilica Cistern is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Basilica Cistern entrance fee and opening hours. In…
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HAGIA SOPHIA Price & Opening Hours [Updated 2023]
Hagia Sophia was built 1500 years ago by the Byzantine emperor Justinian. Built with techniques far beyond its time, the building remained the largest church in the world…
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10 Best PLACES TO VISIT in Istanbul [Updated 2023]
There are many mosques, churches and museums among the best places to visit in Istanbul. In this article, you can find 10…
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Top 10 TURKISH BREAKFAST in Istanbul [Updated 2023]
The best Turkish Breakfast places in Istanbul are on the shores of the Bosphorus (Ortakoy and Bebek), in Beyoglu (Karakoy, Galata, Taksim)…
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12 BEST PLACES to STAY in ISTANBUL [Updated 2023]
You may be confused when you check the map to find the best places to stay in Istanbul. Because there are various…
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Best Hamams in Istanbul [Sultanahmet & Taksim] 2023
One of the most entertaining activities for visitors to Istanbul is to go to the Turkish Hammam. Tourists visiting Istanbul for the…
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