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We offer a selection of accompanied experiences of Istanbul’s Galata neighbourhood and beyond. Our companions are ready to share their local knowledge and fascinating community connections, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city.

  • your private group
  • sophisticated company: an educated insider with intuition and fresh energy, happy to share her love of the city with you
  • no sales expectations or commissions: be sure that your guide has no ulterior motives
Istanbul Highlights | 6 hours | Private

Istanbul Highlights | 6 hours | Private

Bosphorus Tour | 2-3 hours | Private

Bosphorus Tour | 2-3 hours | Private

Foodie | 5 hrs | Private

Foodie | 5 hrs | Private

Orientation Beyoglu | 2 hrs | Private

Orientation Beyoglu | 2 hrs | Private

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    Istanbul Highlights | 6 hours | Private

    Istanbul Highlights | 6 hours | Private

    Discover all of the Istanbul highlights with the most delightful guide. 240 Euros for up to 4 people and then each extra person is 30 Euros. Hagia Sophia: named as the church of ‘Holy Wisdom’, involving its architectural genius. One of the symbols of the city, having been the largest church in the world for more than eight centuries, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans and the most visited sites of Istanbul of the present time. Blue Mosque: named by the visitors after its blue coloured glazed tiles on the interior walls. A great example of the elegance of the classical Ottoman architecture. A living sanctuary where people still pray five times a day. The most famous one of over 90.000 mosques in Turkey. Roman Hippodrome: the amusement centre of the Romans, adorned with monuments from various lands of the empire. Seeing the chariot races in the Hippodrome together with thousands of people was the most common entertainment for any citizen of Rome. The stories involving the hippodrome make it as interesting as the other big sanctuaries around. Topkapı Palace: A site signifying much more than a regular residence. Great place to comprehend the structure of the Ottoman Empire by both political and social aspects. The largest museum in the city with an area covering 80.000 m2, housing the most precious pieces of the imperial treasury, arms, costumes, portraits, paintings and the holy relics of important figures of the Islamic world. Visiting the palace, the constructional vision of the empire can be seen as the palace consists of four big yards that have various buildings with different functions in them. Basilica Cistern: A unique place with an exceptional atmosphere. The largest one of all the water cisterns found underground the city. This mysterious site has been used for various exciting purposes: a secret waterway used by James Bond in From Russia with Love, the final site where the mystery of Dan Brown’s Inferno is solved and a place of concert classical music shows. Grand Bazaar: One of the biggest covered markets in the world with about 4000 stores and 20.000 shopkeepers inside. The authenticity of the bazaar comes not only from the beauty and the value of handicrafts inside but also from the vivacious atmosphere inside. There is something for everyone’s taste here. You should just go deep into the narrow streets of it to discover and find.
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    Bosphorus Tour | 2-3 hours | Private

    Bosphorus Tour | 2-3 hours | Private

    Experience the enchanting beauty of Istanbul from a different perspective with our Private Bosphorus Boat Tour and Turkish Food Delight. Step aboard your exclusive vessel and set sail on the legendary Bosphorus Strait, where Europe and Asia meet in breathtaking harmony. The Private Bosphorus Boat Tour with Turkish Food is priced at 330 Euros for up to 4 people. Each extra person can join for an additional fee of 30 Euros per person. The base price includes a 2-hour tour, a cheese and fruit platter, and a bottle of wine. If you wish to extend the tour by 1 hour, you can do so for an extra 100 Euros. To enhance your culinary experience, you can add 4 different mezes for 120 Euros. As you glide along the shimmering waters, you'll be treated to stunning views of Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including the majestic Hagia Sophia, the historic Topkapi Palace, and the striking Bosphorus Bridge. With the gentle breeze in your hair, the soothing sounds of the water, and the exquisite flavors of Turkey on your palate, our Private Bosphorus Boat Tour with Turkish Food promises an unforgettable experience that combines the best of Istanbul's beauty and culinary traditions. This intimate and personalized journey will leave you with cherished memories of a city that straddles two continents.
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    Foodie | 5 hrs | Private

    Foodie | 5 hrs | Private

    Discover and taste the best of Turkish culinary specialities while exploring lesser-known districts of Istanbul. 220 Euros for up to 4 people and then each extra person is 30 Euros. Food and transportation costs are excluded from price. This tour will take you from speciality cafes to hidden-away restaurants, niche food shops and kitchens in Beyoğlu and then further afield in Istanbul. You’ll increase your appreciation and knowledge of Turkish Cuisine (bridging Far-Eastern and Mediterranean food culture, renowned as one of the best and healthiest in the world) and its regional variations. Our experienced, characterful and clear English-speaking walk leader will meet you in front of your building, then accompany you out on your gastronomic treasure hunt. You’ll stop for tasting all along the way, meeting the chefs behind the dishes, the friendly shop-keepers who sell the delicacies to locals and learning from your guide the background stories to their cultures and creations. At the same time you’ll be exploring very genuine districts of Istanbul that you might not otherwise find and developing your understanding of how food fits into the broader culture of the city. At lunch time you’ll stop for longer to enjoy a special choice of restaurant. Your guide will be intuitive and sensitive to your particular interests as much as time allows. There will be absolutely no pressure to buy anything or any commissions involved. You’ll feel very different about Istanbul and Turkish food culture than you did 6 hours previously!
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    Orientation Beyoglu | 2 hrs | Private

    Orientation Beyoglu | 2 hrs | Private

    Enrich your stay with some insiders’ knowledge early on. 140 Euros for up to 4 and then each extra person is 30 Euros. This walk will introduce you to Beyoğlu. You’ll be equipped with valuable insider’s knowledge to make your visit a much richer and more memorable one. You’ll gain confidence in the city around you and start to see your own way of making the most of it during the rest of your stay. Our experienced, characterful and clear English-speaking walk leader will meet you in of your building, then take you out to get the bearings of your new neighborhood. You’ll be shown well-hidden, special places to eat, drink, shop and explore while given practical information about nearby links (metro, tram and ferry) to journey further afield later on your own. You’ll gain fascinating insight into how local people live here now, what they do with their time (and have done for hundreds of years) in the streets around. Your guide will be intuitive and sensitive to your particular interests as much as time allows. You’ll feel very different about Istanbul than you did 2 hours previously!

If you have any questions about these experiences or would like to book one, we’d be really happy to help: just contact us.

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why choose us?

We've been glowingly reported in Condé Nast magazine and The Independent and Telegraph newspapers

The top 3 Istanbul apartments on Tripadvisor are ours along with hundreds of great reviews

We're the global winners of i-escape's Guest Award for 'Best City Apartment' two years running

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local recommendations local recommendations


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5 star linens and towels 5* linens and towels


Special-grade cleaning special-grade cleaning

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Have you ever hamam-ed? ✨ If the answer is no, Have you ever hamam-ed? ✨

If the answer is no, then 20 mins walk from our apartments @kilicalipasahamami will most definitely help. You can treat yourself to a fabulous experience of the age old tradition in a beautifully restored 16th century building. It was designed and built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan for the Ottoman navy and now offers a very professional experience for women in the mornings and men in the afternoon/evenings. 

This was the homemade sherbet drink given on arrival to our apartment guests who recently booked in for a ‘Hamam Ritual’ - emerging thoroughly cleansed, relaxed, pink and shiny 👌🏻

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We recently hosted a wonderful book group of 7 lad We recently hosted a wonderful book group of 7 ladies from England - here are 3 of them waiting for the other 4 🤪

They had a bedroom each across 2 of the Petraki Place Apartments. It was a fabulous stay, with lots of meals out, a group hamam visit, Kapalı Çarşı shopping and packing in most of the top sights in Sultanahmet. 

Regrouping at sunset for drinks on the roof terrace each evening was a magical way to experience the call to prayer across the city and Istanbul worked its charms as ever 👌🏻

Do you have a shared-interest club who’d enjoy an Istanbul adventure? Save this post for future reference!

We can host large groups in the same building across 2 or 3 apartments, but do book well in advance to secure your preferred apartment combination.

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>> link in bio for more information and to make a reservation directly with us 👆🏻
Have you made friends or perhaps fallen in love wi Have you made friends or perhaps fallen in love with Istanbul yet? 

If not, let us help. This vibe and view are waiting for you from the private roof terrace of Pasha Penthouse. Other apartments (there are 11 in the Istanbul Place collection) have others and no doubt you’ll find your own as you explore too. 

Our thoughts are with precious Istanbul tonight, tomorrow May 14th and always ❤️

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**Save this reel** as a reminder of this short stay apartment and the others we offer nearby. 

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Meet The Team ✨ Do you know Taşkın? We’re fo Meet The Team ✨ Do you know Taşkın? We’re fortunate to have had him with us for the last 5 years. 

Taşkın - pronounced “Tashkuhn” - is our skilled and lovely manager in Galata. When you arrive at your apartment he’ll welcome you with grace, show how things work and help with any questions you might have. From then on he’s only a phone call or WhatsApp message away, should you need any support during your stay 💫

Having worked in the Istanbul tourism sector for many years, his English, patience and positive outlook are great! He has two adult children - Irem and Emir - and lives across the Golden Horn with his wife Sevda. We’re very lucky to have him on our business journey with us 🧿

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>> link in bio to our website for more of our apartments and direct booking for them all 👆🏻
It’s official - here at Istanbul Place Apartment It’s official - here at Istanbul Place Apartments we’ve been in business for 15 years! 🙌🏻

So much has happened in that time, with Istanbul’s Gezi civil uprising, coup attempt and a global pandemic keeping us on our toes 😳🤪 

But we’re still here, still in love with this amazing city and still doing our very best for its historic apartments. We’re still #1 on TripAdvisor too. 

As time passes so quickly, when are you returning/coming to see for yourself? We really hope to host you soon!

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>> link in bio for those TripAdvisor reviews 👆🏻
Do you have a favourite view of Istanbul? ✨ The Do you have a favourite view of Istanbul? ✨

The weather’s absolutely gorgeous at the moment with blue skies, 20 degree sunshine and beautiful views in every direction. 

This one’s across the Golden Horn and up to Galata, from a Bosphorus tour boat just leaving Eminönü with some of our guests aboard - a fun way to see the city from new angles, with some fresh spring air 👌🏻

When you stay in one of our historic apartments this view - and Galata Tower - will guide you home afterwards. 

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>> link in bio to our website for more about these Galata apartments and direct booking to stay in them👆🏻

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Do you like to watch TV during a city-break? We’ Do you like to watch TV during a city-break? We’d love to know… (it’ll help us decide what to prioritise upgrading)

Each of our Istanbul Place Apartments has a smart TV with access to Netflix, Prime and YouTube. Also cosy reading spots and books, so hopefully you’ll feel you have choices. 

But maybe you’re too busy out adventuring to have time for either?!

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>> link in bio to our website for more of our latest apartment project and direct booking for them all 👆🏻
Opinions please! This is a new mirror for Shah Pla Opinions please! This is a new mirror for Shah Place III - our latest apartment project finished last week, just in time for its first guests 😅

The top addition was a final gut-felt flourish from me @juliabayne in a state of exhaustion, after long days and nights working on it all. 

It’s a flea-market-found-remnant of an Ottoman ‘sedef’ mirror frame, made of wire-bound mother-of-pearl on wood. Somehow it seemed natural to give it back some sense of place with a contemporary mirror... across the significant generation gap. 

What do you think? Do you like it or have I lost the plot?!

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>> link in bio to our website for more of this historic apartment including floor plan, reviews and direct booking for your stay👆🏻
This cat was trying to muster the courage to take This cat was trying to muster the courage to take the dog biscuit left by a passer-by for the sleeping pooch 🤪

Do you know the Galata street dogs? Four or five snooze every morning on the pavements around the Tower - and often wake up to find gifts have been left for them 🥰

So are you hoping for the cat to be stealthy or the dog to wake up?!

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>> link in bio to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer for short stays in Galata👆🏻
Sunday night cocktails @moretenders 👌🏻 Catc Sunday night cocktails @moretenders 👌🏻

Catching up with each other (@juliabayne and @tarkancetindamar) before a busy few days ahead. Arguably indulgent 🤔 but after a couple of weeks apart it has to be done. 

We highly recommend Moretenders - just making absolutely sure again! - for atmosphere and mixological skills. It’s 5 mins walk away, in Asmalımescit, when you stay in an Istanbul Place Apartment ✨

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>> link in bio to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer and their location in Galata👆🏻
Pasha Place Apartment has just had a furniture upg Pasha Place Apartment has just had a furniture upgrade 🙌🏻

The bedrooms remain the same - stylish as ever! - but we’ve gone more #hipstoric 🤪 in the living room, using restful green velvets. You can still sit at the bar table by the bay window with its Bosphorus views - it’s just out of shot in these pictures. 

We love its refreshed vibe and hope you will too when you stay🤞🏻🤞🏻

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>> link in bio to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer, including floor plans, reviews and direct booking 👆🏻
Just arrived! 🙌🏻 New cushion covers for the Just arrived! 🙌🏻

New cushion covers for the apartment we’re currently working on - Shah Place III Apartment. If you’ve stayed with us before in Shah Place I or II, you’ll know what a great building it is, with fabulous frescoes that are not a little tricky to work with. It’s still being painted but we’re planning ahead and the colours are coming together, phew! 😅

Do you like them as much as we do?!

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>> link in bio to our website where you can learn more and book direct 👆🏻

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Flowers somehow help with everything don’t they…❤️‍🩹

Istanbul has a citywide Tulip Festival in spring - perhaps you’ve visited for it before?

Ottoman society adored tulips and Istanbul - then widely known as Constantinople - was very famous for its special cultivars. From the late 17th to the early 18th Century #tulipfever spread steadily west 💫

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>> link in bio for our article about Istanbul’s contemporary tulips and a Google map to find them when you visit 👆🏻
The earthquake situation in the South East of Turk The earthquake situation in the South East of Turkey is horrendous and unbelievably heartbreaking - the trauma of it continues and surely will do for years and decades to come. 

Thanks for your many messages to us of concern. I hope we’ve been able to answer all individually. 

We’re not directly affected - our family, friends and guests are safe in Istanbul, which is functioning as usual yet with a massive outpouring of love from its people translating into donating, volunteering and organising to get supplies out to where they are most needed. 

What more can be said I don’t know 💔

We appreciate your thoughts for Türkiye at this time.

Julia and Tarkan xxx

>> link in bio to the NGO we are recommending if you feel to donate 👆🏻
Pasha Place Apartment has a new sofa, antique chai Pasha Place Apartment has a new sofa, antique chairs and designer side tables so photography updates are needed this week ✨
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We’ve decided our interior style might be ‘hipstoric’ 🤔 A new word, fashionable in 2023. Have you heard of it? Do you like the concept? 

Is it ‘us’ ?!​​​​​​​​
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Invaluable help by @tsknkykc and @songulhdrr Hipstoric conundrum thanks to @mad_about_the_house and @sophierobinsoninteriors Photography by @gokhan_sariyaz_foto 🙏🏻​​​​​​​​
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Pasha Penthouse Apartment is ready! 🙌🏻​​ Pasha Penthouse Apartment is ready! 🙌🏻​​​​​​​​
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Our most recent Istanbul Place project is now finished and photographed, so a few minutes’ feet up with a cuppa feels very necessary. Do you like the carpet? It’s a vintage one we were delighted to find, as the colours and subtle pattern really compliment the interior decor and incredible views from this spot 👌🏻​​​​​​​​
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We’re calling it Pasha Penthouse as its private roof terrace is very ‘million dollar’ with 180 degree cityscape all the way from the Bosphorus bridge around the Golden Horn to Galata Tower. ​​​​​​​​
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✨ 2 double bedrooms​​​​​​​​
✨ beautifully fitted out and furnished​​​​​​​​
✨ Galata’s most high-end street​​​​​​​​
✨ quiet and private​​​​​​​​
✨ 5th floor walk-up and so worth it!​​​​​​​​
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>> link in bio to see it newly on the website, for more details and to book your stay 👆🏻​​​​​​​​
Farewell 2022 and welcome to 2023! 🥂 It’s no Farewell 2022 and welcome to 2023! 🥂

It’s not been the easiest of years but along the way we’ve so loved being in touch with you online and hosting all our wonderful guests. Thanks for your part in it 🥰

Were you able to stay with us?

The Sema ceremony pictured is from Galata Mevlevihanesi just up the hill and reminds us of Rumi’s words:

“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” 

If this resonates with you and you’re tempted in an Istanbul direction, we’d be delighted to see you in 2023 ✨

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>> link in bio to see the apartments we offer, including availability, pricing, floor plan, reviews and direct booking 👆🏻​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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>>UPDATE: now booked<< Still wondering what to do >>UPDATE: now booked<<

Still wondering what to do for New Year? We can now offer Pasha Penthouse Apartment between Dec 30th and January 5th - including New Years’ Eve! Just finished getting it ready in time 😅

This very special apartment has a private roof terrace with sweeping views across the Bosphorus and Golden Horn - a dream for the fireworks at midnight - an unforgettable way to welcome in 2023 🥂

It’s also perfectly placed to explore the famous sights on the peninsula yet feel a sense of belonging in your own historic home. Swipe for more images of the property and streets around <<

✨ 2 nights minimum stay
✨ Romantic for 2, fun for 4
✨ The best street in Galata at your doorstep
✨ Great cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood 

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>> link in bio to #bookdirect for the best rates 👆🏻

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Pasha Penthouse is ready! 🙌🏻 Our latest pro Pasha Penthouse is ready! 🙌🏻

Our latest project is now finished and photographed, so it might be time to test it out a little 🤪

See in stories why we’re calling it Pasha Penthouse (private terrace!! floor to ceiling glass doors!! million dollar view!!) 

It’s not on the website yet so please make contact directly if you’d like to book a stay.

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This view is a present to you - from us and from I This view is a present to you - from us and from Istanbul - when you stay at Pasha Penthouse apartment in Galata ✨

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
But today is a gift 💫

Save to remember!

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