Istanbul tours take visitors through a grand sweep of history on a millennial scale. Monumental buildings dot the shores of the city’s extensive waterways, marking historical periods like an architectural timeline, the view that launched a thousand trips! In this post however, we drop down in and amongst the domes, towers and minarets and focus on some of the visual intricacy the Turks do so well.
The exquisite Sultanahmet Mosque, better known as the Blue Mosque, is one of the most prominent sights on the Istanbul skyline. The gray mass of the exterior belies the airy serenity inside. Sit down on the carpet and take in the splendor overhead and all around.
Hand woven carpets are one of the best things to shop for on Istanbul tours. Styles and designs are endless, and quality is generally quite good.
Tour guides help to find reliable carpet shops and good value items.
Quintessentially Turkish hand painted ceramics are a delight to behold and another top purchase on Istanbul tours. Good luck picking one!
The Kariye Mosque was originally built as a church by the Byzantine Greeks in the 4th century. Newly restored, the interior is covered in colorful frescos and mosaics, mostly from the 14th century.
The legendary Topkapi Palace positively drips in Ottoman opulence. Zoom in to find countless symphonies of design and color.
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