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List of Walks: City Ambience

Bosphorus Cruise

PRICE: small group: 290 lira pp / private: 750 lira

This is a full-day affair, by boat, along the Bosphorus. Depending on budget we can either do this on one of the public boats that travel the length of the Straits, to the Black Sea and Back, or we... more >>

Crossroads of Commerce

PRICE: small group: 160 lira pp / private: 400 lira

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... more >>

Cosmopolis - Istiklal Street

PRICE: small group: 160 lira pp / private: 400 lira

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 nationalities,... 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 >>

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Topkapi Palace

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  • 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... >>
  • 3 hours

Ottoman Architecture

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  • 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... >>
  • 3 hours