Istanbul: Historical Peninsula Tour with Expert Guide｜Turkey

Begin your walking tour in the district of Fener to see a Greek church and a Greek primary school, followed by lots of colorful stairs. Then, see the house of Romanian prince Dimitrie Cantemir, the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, built in 1266, and Phanar Greek Orthodox College.

After this, go to the Panagia Paramythia Church. Continue to the district of Balat, where you can see the Bulgarian Church, also known as the Iron Church due to the cast iron used in its production. Next, check out the famous timber houses in the area.

Finish up your tour at the Ahrida Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the city, dating back to the 15th century. Finally, enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee to end your walking trip of these historical districts.

Let's take you by cable car to Pierre Loti Hill, which has one of the most beautiful views of Istanbul.

Named after the French writer and poet Pierre Loti, who was extremely fond of Istanbul and wrote while sitting in the coffeehouse and enjoying the view, let's enjoy our wonderful coffees and the view at Pierre Loti Coffeehouse, where your guide will tell you the ancient story of the Golden Horn and the city.

Your next visit is Miniatürk, an open area with miniature scale models of Türkiye's most famous masterpieces, creating a fairy-tale environment of Istanbul, Anatolia and the old Ottoman lands.

It reflects the revival of Turkish culture and history in all its glory. Numerous human models placed throughout the park, such as a railway worker, Muslims in a mosque courtyard, Jews praying in a synagogue and flower sellers, depict the lifestyle of Turkish society throughout the ages.

Before your tour ends, take some time to explore the colorful shopping mall where you can find the most beautiful souvenirs of Istanbul.