Welcome to Gate to Türkiye.
If you’re planning a trip to Turkey’s largest city, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: Is Istanbul expensive compared to Europe?The short answer is no—Istanbul is[…]
I met Fethi Karataş on August 17, 2024, when he hired me to guide a Bosphorus cruise for several dozen guests. We clicked immediately. Within days we were working together[…]
Experience the best of Istanbul in 3 days. Private guided tours, iconic landmarks, Bosphorus cruises, and authentic local experiences.
Topkapı Palace: centre of Ottoman power, showcasing imperial treasures, architecture, and court life in historic İstanbul.
The Blue Mosque in İstanbul: iconic Ottoman architecture, magnificent domes and Iznik tiles, a symbol of faith and history.
A 2,000-Year Story of Faith, Refuge, and Resilience İstanbul is often described as a bridge between continents — but it is also a bridge between civilizations and faiths. Among the[…]
Discover Fener, Istanbul’s historic Greek quarter. Explore Byzantine roots, Ottoman heritage, iconic churches, the famous Red School, and what to see in Fener today.
Explore the Roman Walls of Constantinople, from Constantine to the Theodosian fortifications that protected the Byzantine capital for 1,000 years.
Explore the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul’s Fener district — home to the Scourging Pillar, revered relics of early saints and a Byzantine empress, and the mysterious gate sealed since the[…]
Every so often, a guide comes along who doesn’t just lead a tour — he changes how you experience a city.Burak Plakay is one of those people. A Local Story,[…]
