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 can discover the hidden treasures of these districts on my Fener Balat walking tour. On the Fener and Balat tour, you can learn a lot about the life of non-Muslims in Istanbul during the … [Read more...] about FENER and BALAT Things to DO & Walking TOUR [2023]
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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 Constantinople). As a licensed tour guide, I organize private walking tours in Istanbul and my Byzantine Istanbul tour can help you get to know these structures better. In this article, you can find … [Read more...] about 20 Byzantine SITES & History TOUR in Istanbul [2023]
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 addition, the history of the Topkapi Palace is also briefly noted. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Topkapi Palace with online tickets. You can join the guided Topkapi Palace … [Read more...] about TOPKAPI PALACE Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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 addition, the history of the Dolmabahce Palace is also briefly noted. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Dolmabahce Palace with online tickets. You can join the guided … [Read more...] about DOLMABAHCE PALACE Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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 information about Galata Tower entrance fee and opening hours in this article. In addition, the history of the Galata Tower is also briefly noted. At the end of the article, there are also useful suggestions about … [Read more...] about GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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 the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, which are among the most important structures in Istanbul's history, and welcomes millions of visitors every year. The original name of the mosque is the Sultanahmet … [Read more...] about BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2023]
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 addition, the history of the Basilica Cistern is also briefly noted. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Basilica Cistern with online tickets. You can join the GUIDED TOUR by … [Read more...] about BASILICA CISTERN Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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 for a thousand years. Hagia Sophia, which was used as a church from the 6th to the 15th centuries, was the city’s holiest building. Emperors were crowned here during the Eastern Roman (aka Byzantine) … [Read more...] about HAGIA SOPHIA Price & Opening Hours [Updated 2023]