Tours in Istanbul

Comprehensive Experience: Participants not only learn glass-shaping techniques but also get the opportunity to create their pieces. This combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, providing an unforgettable experience with the senior glass master Working with a maximum of 6 people ensures that each participant receives individual attention and support. This makes the learning process more effective and personalized. High-Quality Materials: All materials used are high quality, ensuring participants achieve the best results. Professional equipment such as didymium glasses and heat blankets are used. Artist Guidance: Our experienced artist, Gamze Haberal, or her assistant, guides participants step-by-step, ensuring success for participants of all skill levels. Turkish and English can be spoken. Flexibility and Personalization: Participants decide on the shape, style, and colors of the piece they want to create. Option to make extra beads for an additional fee.

Spend the morning exploring Istanbul's Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.

Experience the vibrant essence of Istanbul by choosing a day tailored to your unique interests. Join a knowledgeable local expert who will accompany you on this captivating journey, ensuring your preferences are prioritized. Our professional guide will meet you at a designated location, ready to assist throughout your visit while sharing intriguing stories about the city’s most iconic historical landmarks. Discover the rich tapestry of food, culture, shopping, and history presented in an engaging and unforgettable way.

Our Kurtulus tour starts with an exclusive visit to a sports club belonging to that historic community, where we’ll have our first breakfast, followed by a stop for the heavenly dairy delights of Erzincan. We’ll walk off breakfast with visits to local artisans – artichoke peelers, cuckoo clock repairmen, Armenian book venders – as then begin grazing on our way to lunch. There will be stunning meze samples, including top-grade stuffed vine leaves and topik, a classic Armenian speciality. Down the street, kebabs at a real-deal grill house will arrive sizzling, fresh from the fire. Along the way, we’ll sample street food from the Mediterranean port city of Mersin and share a couple plates of the daily special in a cozy family-run lokanta. Depending on the season, there may be boza, a fermented millet drink with Ottoman roots, or Turkish-style ice cream at a beloved dairy bar run by the third generation of a local family.

While you are in this beautiful city,I really like to explain all the details of history with my knowledge of 19 years.As i studied for 4 years in Cappadocia and 2 years in Florida ,i have quite good experience with the history and english as well.I dont feel like a guest,more than this i feel as a friend in my all tour.Once you are here ,dont miss my tours and you will never forget what you are going to see and learn.

We would like to show people, off the beaten paths and back streets of Istanbul as much as major sites. We maximise the program, so our main point is to show our guests so many things in limited time without rushing; not too fast-not too slow.

Discover the timeless beauty and rich history of Istanbul with our Sultanahmet Tour, where we immerse you in the heart of the city's historic district. All tours have a maximum of 12 to 13 people.

Let us make your arrival hassle free with an Istanbul Airport Private Arrival Transfer. Avoid all the stress that comes with trying to get from A to B when you're in a foreign country as your driver will be waiting to meet you and take you directly to your Istanbul hotel. Available from Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Discover the Old City of Istanbul with a private guide and vehicle. This tour will take you to explore some of the architectural and cultural highlights of the Sultanahmet neighborhood, with entrance fees included.

Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul – Visit one of the most popular cities in Turkey! Watch the sunset at dawn from a hot air balloon. Stay in one of the famous cave hotels. Explore the underground cities. Visit the Open Air Museum and marvel at the frescoes. Take a stroll through the Ihlara Valley. Taste the local wines of the region. If your visiting Turkey, you absolutely must see Cappadocia.

- Rich buffet with local and universal free meals - Impressive views of the Bosphorus and many historical and cultural structures -Live music with national artists performing in many languages - Local dance and Mevlevi show - Daily tour -Dj performances -Free cancellation

Spend an afternoon at Dolmabahçe Palace, a recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by the two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110-thousand-square-meter property. This area served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and is famous for its great collection of European antiquities, furniture and the largest chandelier in the world, weighing 4.5 tons. The palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls. Crossing the Bosphorus Bridge will give you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step from one continent to another in just 2 minutes. Çamlıca Hill, famous for its beautiful sunsets and bird’s eye panoramic views of İstanbul from the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the highest and most appealing places of the city.

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Istanbul and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Istanbul, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.

As a licensed tour guide with over 25 years of experience and a rug expert, I am also the author of "All You Need to Know Before Buying Oriental Rugs." My deep expertise in handmade Turkish rugs and my extensive network, including both small and large rug dealers and wholesalers, allows me to offer you a truly unique shopping experience in Istanbul. I leverage my professional connections and knowledge to ensure a seamless, informative, and enjoyable rug shopping journey. By choosing a professional guide, you gain access to insider insights and avoid common pitfalls, making informed decisions with confidence. I tailor the experience to meet your individual needs and budget, ensuring that your rug purchasing journey is a successful and also a memorable part of your trip. Please also check my Trip Advisor page, "Ali's Protravel & Tours," with 277 five-star ratings and reviews.

With eSIM, you won’t have to change your SIM card throughout your vacation or buy a high-cost data package in advance. You will be able to avoid expensive data roaming charges, or connecting to unsecured public internet points. Most importantly, you won't need to look for free WiFi every time you need an internet connection. This is an unlimited package at truly 4G/LTE speed which is secure and works everywhere in Istanbul and Turkey. There are no speed limitations at any level of data usage, allowing you to watch movies, play games, make online calls, stream your playlists, share your memories, use live navigation, and more.

Take a break and leave chaos of Istanbul for a 2 day trip to visit Gallipoli & Troy. Drive along the sea of Marmara and enjoy the view of countryside Explore the war memorials and battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula Learn more about the ill-fated campaign of the ANZAC troops See the Brighton Beach, Arıburnu Cemetery, Commemorative Site where the ANZAC day is held, Lone Pine, Johnston's Jolly;the original trenches, The Nek and Chunuk Bair on Day 1. Enjoy a lovely night in Canakkale, which is a welcomimg seaside town. On Day 2 visit the new Museum of Troy and see the unique artifacts. Learn from your guide the myths, legends and history of Troy, the fact and fiction that surround this ancient site. Explore 9 different cities. See the remains of the settlements of Troy laid one atop the other. Stand before ancient sacrificial alters and imagine. With unforgettable memories say bye to Gallipoli & Troy and drive back to Istanbul to be dropped off at your hotel.

Ephesus was founded in 10th century BC as an Attic-Ionian colony and is one of the best historical tourist attractions in Turkey & the world. It’s now one of the world wonders, because of it’s magical past & present, that the history books tell us about until today. Thus, it was one of the most important Mediterranean cities that mixing great culture, diversity, and civilization. Ephesus Turkey has a great history in Asia Minor in Romans time as more than 250,000 people lived here!

We take you on a journey in history with the historical texture and structure of Bursae, the first capital of the Ottoman. We offer a magnificent lunch with the historical iskender döner, a dish unique to Bursa Relish an opportunity to learn about the Ottoman Empire's first capital, Bursa, during a small-group half day tour from Istanbul. Over centuries of rule, the Ottoman Empire influenced so much of Turkey’s culture and during this tour you will experience some of Bursa’s most historic landmarks. See the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe) and the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) famous for their tile decor. Visit the 14th-century Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) and then savor a lunch at a charming local eatery. Finally, venture to Koza Han to discover the ancient heart of silk trade. This tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a quality experience.

This private Istanbul city tour is the perfect way to explore the city in one day. You will be taken to the city's most iconic sites, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Along the way, your guide will provide interesting facts and stories about the city's history and culture. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and take in the stunning views of the city from the Bosphorus.

Our tour is a walking tour. All places in the program are very close to each other. It will also allow you to experience local transportation vehicles. Let us accompany you in your exploration of Istanbul, one of the rare cities where history and culture meet with breathtaking views. At important historical landmarks such as Hagia Sophia , Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul City Walls, Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, our expert team will take you on a journey through time.

This tour offers a unique experience at both sides of the beautiful Istanbul. Pass through the Bosphorus Bridge to visit Beylerbeyi Palace, which was used to be the summer residence of the Sultan in the late Ottoman era, famous for its marble exterior facade and mixture of European and Ottoman baroque interior decorations. Afterwards, enjoy a splendid panoramic view of Istanbul city from Camlica Hill, widely referred to as the Lovers' Hill. IMPORTANT NOTICE Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday / Replaced with Chora Museum

CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Our shopping tour promise you unique moments to live in Istanbul differently. Feel the typical atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, and meet the people who make it unique. Is there anything better than participating in a workshop to discover the backstage know-how and learn everything about creating an exceptional piece? 

Book your Private Transfer from Istanbul Airport(IST)to Istanbul Cruise Port. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Why you should choose us: meeting with a nameplate, we track your flight, door-to-door service, no hidden charges, clean cars & professional drivers/