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Discover the spirit of the city during this cultural tour, which takes you from the Ottoman Empire’s last palaces to Istanbul’s most intriguing neighborhoods, inviting you to witness the city’s traditional way of life and architectural history.

Yıldız Palace

On a hill overlooking the Bosphorus, the vast Yıldız Palace complex served as the residence for Sultan Abdülhamid II and the seat of Ottoman government from 1876 to 1909. One of the last palaces of the Ottoman Empire, the complex features extensive gardens along with pavilions, summer houses, and a library housing thousands of works.

Beylerbeyi Palace

Overlooking the Bosphorus and built entirely of marble, Beylerbeyi Palace is a stellar example of late Ottoman architecture. Commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz, this imposing structure served as the summer palace for many sultans.

Kuzguncuk Houses

Kuzguncuk, one of the most colorful neighborhoods along the Bosphorus, is known for its narrow cobblestone streets and wooden houses featuring bay windows, as well as its multicultural structure and traditional neighborhood culture. In recent years, the area has become a popular gastronomy destination.

Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum

Housed in a restored 19th-century barn, the museum spotlights the development of glassmaking from the Ottoman era to the present. In addition to a collection that includes rare glass and crystal pieces, the museum has an impressive garden, giving it the character of a botanical museum.

Sultanahmet

The Sultanahmet neighborhood forms the cultural center of the Historical Peninsula. In addition to numerous Ottoman and Roman heritage sites, the area houses the German Fountain, various obelisks, and the Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque because of its beautiful, blue-hued interior tiles.