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Over the course of the 20th century, Turkish art experienced a rise in the opening of art schools and young artists who adapted European influence over Ottoman styles. Art continue...

This three-hour learning experience is not a typical "Bosphorus Cruise" experience. Rather than zipping past a couple of the big monuments on a tourist boat, we make use of Istanbu...

Between the hills of old Istabul and Pera lies a horn-shaped inlet extending westward from the Bosphorus. The “Golden Horn” as its shape implies forms one of the finest harbors in ...

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...

This 3-hour evening tour of Istanbul explores city's vibrant port culture where the Genoese, Byzantine, Russian, Ottoman, and Turkish Republic past resonate in present-day Istanbul...

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...

Since antiquity, Istanbul has been a melting pot, hosting diverse populations of Christians, Jews, and Muslims—a layer cake of different people, from different traditions. In this ...

Standing at the crossroads of continents and cultures, Istanbul has always hosted a incredibly diverse population. Jews have lived here since antiquity; however, in the wake of the...

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...