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List of Walks: History

History and Continuity in Istanbul

PRICE: small group: 125 lira pp / private: 500 lira

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 Istanbul history,... more >>

Cosmopolis - Istiklal Street

PRICE: small group: 125 lira pp / private: 500 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 >>

Carpet Seminar

PRICE: 500 lira

Carpets are integral to Istanbul. Long a symbol of wealth and status, carpets and other fine textiles defined the opulence of sultans and the beneficence of supplicants. During this three-hour walk... more >>

Hagia Sofia Seminar

PRICE: group: 125 lira pp / private: 500 lira

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 of the world, it's... more >>

Topkapi Palace

PRICE: small group: 125 lira pp / private: 500 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 >>

Crossroads of Commerce

PRICE: group: 125 lira pp / private: 500 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 >>

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Crossroads of Commerce

Context walking tour
  • 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

Hagia Sofia Seminar

Context walking tour
  • 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 of the world, it's... >>
  • 3 hours