Hippodrome

We will start our Introduction Tour with Hippodrome. Romans builded in the 2nd CC AD and enlarged 4th CC AD during Constantine reign! The structure is not exist anymore but there are still monuments which I will explain in our tour!

30 minutes

Blue Mosque (Pass By)

Blue Mosque is the most famous Ottoman Imperial Mosque builded in 17th CC. Visiting hours ending around 18:00 but I will explain what you will see when you visit the mosque from outside.

Hagia Sophia Moschee

if you visit istanbul first time and have a chance to see only one place then it must be Hagia Sophia! Complited in 537AD as a patriarchal church and then transform to a mousque in 1453 and then used as a museum for a while in 20th century and again, one more time it is a mosque. With the sembols and details and a long history behind the building, you will have better perception about the building after our visit. We will visit second floor and see all those beatiful mosaic icons which were art of Byzantine Empire once open a time. The entry fee is €25.00 per person and we will visit with the guest who whish to see.

40 minutes

TopkapI Palace

It is a 15th CC old Palace where Ottomans ruled the empire for 400 years! This is now the biggest museum in Istanbul with lots of exhibitions. It takes more than two hours to visit all the palace! In our Intruduction Tour we will visit only the first courtyard and I will tell you what you can visit in other part of the palace

30 minutes

Eminonu Square

After visiting Topkapi Palace, we will use the tram(public transportation) to go to Eminonu and I will give you information about public transportation system in Istanbul! In Eminonu we will visit local bazaar calls Mahmutpasha and see Spice Bazaar from outside(The Spice Bazaar is closing around 7pm) and I will give you information about the bazaar and the neighborhood. We will also have a Turkish Coffee break and talk about Istanbul and what my city offers you more!

40 minutes

Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

We will walk other side of The Golden Horn on The Galata Bridge where you can take great photos of the city. The Galata Bridge connects the Old Town and Pera. I will explain all those neighborhoods where located on the both side of the bridge!

Karakoy

the closest local neigborhood to old city is Karakoy. It is popular with old buildings and churches, modern restaurants and bars as much as street foods places! I will introduce Turkish Food&dining culture and popular street foods. Also most popular baklava store in istanbul which locals preffers. (All the foods if you wish to try will not be included the tour)

40 minutes