Hello, my name is Serhat Engul. I have been working as a private tour guide in Istanbul since 2004. In this article, I will share the routes I recommend for those who want to travel in Istanbul with a local tour guide. The history of Istanbul consists of many layers and goes back to 2700 years ago. In order to understand this history properly, you can consider traveling with … [Read more...] about Local Tour Guide in Istanbul 2022
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10 Best Places to Visit in Istanbul 2022
Istanbul is a city steeped in a rich and diverse history. Therefore, there are many historical places to visit in the city. In order to make it easy to read, we've selected 10 of the best places to visit in Istanbul. As a tour guide in Istanbul for many years, I accompanied hundreds of tourists. I chose the places on this list among the favorites of those who visit … [Read more...] about 10 Best Places to Visit in Istanbul 2022
How to Buy Museum Pass in Istanbul
The Istanbul Museum Pass is a very useful card for those who come to the city for a cultural trip. Those who will visit several museums can easily cover the money they pay for the museum card. However, the Museum Pass has more advantages than that. The museums in Istanbul are very crowded between April and November, the city's tourist season. Especially in the spring and … [Read more...] about How to Buy Museum Pass in Istanbul
Short History of Istanbul
The history of Istanbul officially goes back 2700 years. The history of the city consists of multiple layers and has the heritage of Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. In this article, you can find a brief history of Istanbul under five headings. Short History of Istanbul Istanbul has been known by three different names throughout the course of … [Read more...] about Short History of Istanbul
Byzantine Churches in Istanbul
The first three churches of Constantinople, Hagia Eirene, Hagia Sophia and the Church of the Holy Apostles have not survived in their original form. Therefore, our knowledge of the early Byzantine Churches in Istanbul consists of what we know about the early Christian churches. The first churches of Christianity were inspired by the Basilica, an ancient Roman … [Read more...] about Byzantine Churches in Istanbul