- The enormous Hagia Sofia, originally built in the 6th century, provides the text for this in-depth walking seminar on architecture and the history of Istanbul. Built in the 6th century by the emperor... >>
- 3 hours
List of Walks: Art
Hagia Sofia Seminar
PRICE: small group: 130 lira pp / private: 400 lira
The enormous Hagia Sofia, originally built in the 6th century, provides the text for this in-depth walking seminar on architecture and the history of Istanbul. Built in the 6th century by the emperor... more >>Topkapi Palace
PRICE: small group: 130 lira pp / private: 400 lira
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 strategically overlooking the... more >>Ottoman Architecture
PRICE: small group: 160 lira pp / private: 400 lira
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 the Turkish... more >>Outsider Istanbul
PRICE: small group: 130 lira pp / private: 400 lira
The Jewish population in Istanbul was once large and vibrant and intricately connected with politics, culture, and commerce, and a testament to the tolerant, diverse population. Today, although much... more >>Categories
Hagia Sofia Seminar
Crossroads of Commerce
- 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 the city center... >>
- 3 hours