Üsküdar, traditionally known in Italian and English as Scutari, and in classical antiquity known as Chrysopolis, is a large and densely populated district and municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus.
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The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
Learn more Book this experienceDive headfirst into the intoxicating beauty of Istanbul with the Bosphorous Cruise Tour - a two-hour spectacle of stunning landscapes and cultural immersion! Perfect for both locals and first-time visitors, the mesmerizing allure of the Bosphorous and Golden Horn promises to reel in all. Be it morning, afternoon, or the magical sunset hour, each tour promises breathtaking vistas that are a feast for the eyes. Don't forget the camera – these are snapshots destined for the memory box! The tour isn't just a visual spectacle though. A knowledgeable guide unravels Istanbul's vibrant tapestry of rich history and culture, with each landmark adding a unique brushstroke to the city's enchanting canvas. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, the tour presents Istanbul in all its glory. Whether bonding with loved ones or making new friends, the tour is a wonderful platform for connection and shared memory-making. op aboard the most captivating, friendly, and fun-filled Tour in Istanbul!
Learn moreDolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Strait of Istanbul, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceDolmabahçe Clock Tower is a clock tower situated outside Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Its construction was ordered by Ottoman sultan Abdülhamid II and designed by the court architect Sarkis Balyan between 1890 and 1895.
Learn more Book this experienceEmbark on a captivating journey through the Basilica Cistern, where mysterious columns and hidden Medusa heads await. Discover this ancient structure and experience a glimpse of Istanbul's rich past.
Learn moreKuzguncuk is a neighborhood in the Üsküdar district on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. The neighborhood is centered on a valley opening to the Bosphorus and is somewhat isolated from the main part of the city, being surrounded by nature preserves, cemeteries, and a military installation.
Learn moreTaksim Square, situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels.
Learn more Book this experiencePull on your comfy shoes — it's a long trek through time on this 3-hour tour to the Roman Hippodrome, the majestic Blue Mosque, the German Fountain and the Grand Bazaar. Get the history, myths and legends surrounding each famous landmark from your guide. A must-do in Istanbul!
Learn moreGülhane Park is a historical urban park in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey; it is adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and unofficially as the First Bridge, is one of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, thus connecting Europe and Asia.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Turkish can sing and dance like the best of 'em, and where better to let them wow you with their moves and vocal twists than on a boat as you cruise along the Bosphorus at sunset? This 4-hour cruise past some of Istanbul's most exciting sights is an easy and breezy way to enjoy the beauty of the city as the sun goes down, with unlimited drinks, too. Choose between mouthwatering dinner options, including a selection of Turkish meatballs, fish, chicken, or a vegetarian menu. Your choice will be served with various Turkish starters, salad, and a dessert. Thought this sunset cruise couldn't get any better? Just wait for the belly dancers to start.
Learn moreÇiçek Pasajı, originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. It connects İstiklal Avenue with Sahne Street.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Museum of Innocence is a museum in a 19th-century house in Istanbul created by novelist Orhan Pamuk as a companion to his novel The Museum of Innocence. The museum and the novel were created in tandem, centred on the stories of two Istanbul families.
Learn more Book this experienceHagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia, is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Galata Tower — called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
Learn more Book this experienceLittle Hagia Sophia Mosque, formerly the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Greek Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, built between 532 and 536, and converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.
Learn more Book this experienceNişantaşı is a quarter of the Şişli district on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. It comprises neighbourhoods like Teşvikiye, Maçka, Osmanbey and Pangaltı.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe New Mosque and later New Valide Sultan Mosque after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Column of Constantine is a Roman monumental column built for Roman emperor Constantine the Great to commemorate the dedication of Constantinople on 11 May 330 AD. Built c.
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