• Gulhane Park - This stunning park, filled with roses and tulips, was once the private garden of the Ottomans. Visitors can capture beautiful photos and enjoy the ambiance of a royal family garden.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia stands as the city’s most extraordinary 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 in visiting, 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 central 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 - A visit to the Blue Mosque will allow admiration of its stunning tiles and a discussion of its history.
• Hippodrome - Standing on the historic Hippodrome site, the Operator will highlight its remnants and share intriguing stories about past events in the area.
• Cemberlitas Sutunu - On the Avenue of Constantine the Great, the significance of the column and the fate of the statue atop it will be explored.
• 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 tour will conclude here once shopping is complete, typically taking a minimum of 2 hours.

For those not interested in shopping, the tour will continue to other destinations.

If shopping is desired, please inform the Operator in advance to create a personalized route through the bazaar. Recommendations for high-quality stores and assistance with bargaining will be provided.

(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 to skip shopping and continue the tour, this square, a key location of the Roman Empire and current site of Istanbul University, will be visited. The history of the area will be discussed, and numerous cats can be seen.
• Suleymaniye Mosque - Known as the Balcony of Istanbul, this is one of the city’s most significant and scenic Imperial Mosques. The tour will conclude here, offering a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. This stop is included only if shopping at the bazaar is not pursued.

• 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?

Rather than just narrating stories, the tour aims to include personal interactions and tailor routes to your preferences in the Grand Bazaar (if shopping is on your agenda).

Discover the hidden details 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 secrets lie 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 through captivating storytelling. Additionally, if you wish to shop, you’ll be guided to exceptional vendors you might not find on your own in the bustling maze!

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