The Elements of Constantinople

See the best sites in Istanbul with a professional tour guide, this guided tour aims to meet people and highlight the most important places in the city.

The tour begins at the Hagia Sophia, a must-see and the most famous historical site in Istanbul. Then the Blue Mosque, the Historic Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.
The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar. Approximately 3 hours of tour will give guests good insight into how the city of Istanbul grew and became the capital of the world.

The places we will visit:

•  Hagia Sophia Mosque (outside)
•  Blue Mosque (Inside)
•  The Tomb of Sultan Ahmet 
•  Hippodrome (Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Column of Constantine)
• The Grand Bazaar 

Also on the tour we will pass through these places and we will have an idea of their stories:
- The Turkish bath of Hurrem Sultan
- The German fountain
- The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

I will be guiding you for the best photo shot points during the tour.


- The tour does not exceed 13 guests. I do tours  maximum of 13 people.
- The tour concludes at the Grand Bazaar, so we will be 10 minutes away from the Hagia Sophia. if you want to visit interior Hagia Sophia, you should do it before the tour. 
-The sites we enter on the tour are free.


Please consider that this is my full time job. For me, the fair minimum tip amount is €10 (350 liras), it depends on satisfaction.