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The Bosphorus Strait defines Istanbul. The main street of modern trade and boundary between continents, this narrow waterway is today lined by small fishing villages that are incre...

Taking the famous and picturesque Istiklal Street as our tableau, over the course of this three-hour stroll we'll explore the former diplomatic or "European" zone of the city where...

Advantageously positioned at the intersection of two continents and two seas, Istanbul has played a key role in international commerce since antiquity. This three-hour walk through...

We can design a wide variety of walks for people with special interests, lasting from 3 hours to 3 days. Drawing on our network of docents, range of other services, and a growing n...

The church of Hagia Sofia, originally constructed in the 6th century, represents the highest achievements of the Byzantine Empire. Considered to be one of the architectural wonders...

Focusing on the working class neighborhood of Balat with the majestic Chora church (Kariye) at its heart, this three-hour, scholar-led walking seminar looks at the progress of Ista...

Lying not only at the intersection of two continents but also where the fertile agricultural lands of the Turkish isthmus meet the sea, Istanbul possesses some of the most vibrant ...

This three-hour walking tour of Istanbul focuses on three of the city's most important 16th century mosques. Designed by the Ottoman architect, Sinan, who is often referred to as t...

Today's Turkish cuisine has its roots in the 17th century when the Ottoman Empire introduced new dishes, new recipes, and finely wrought ways of eating. In the same way that the ar...

The Topkapi Palace is the sprawling imperial palace of the Ottoman dynasty, a palimpsest of history and architecture poised on the cliffs in the center of the city and strategicall...