Join Our In-Depth Cultural Tour of Historical Landmarks

• Walk through centuries of coexistence as you explore Armenian, Greek, Jewish, and Muslim heritage neighborhoods.

• Discover hidden religious landmarks including churches, synagogues, cemeteries, and historic schools.

• Learn untold stories of Istanbul such as the 6–7 September events and neighborhood memory.

• Explore Kuzguncuk’s unique urban fabric where a mosque, church, and synagogue share the same courtyard.

• Join a tour led by an archaeologist & licensed guide for deep historical and cultural insight.

✔ Professional guiding service

✔ Licensed archaeologist & tourist guide

✔ Audio guide system with sterilized headphones

✔ Church donations

❌ Lunch and personal expenses

Meeting Point:
The meeting point is at Altunizade Marmara University Theology Mosque, next to the Kitap Kahve Cafe.

6 hours

Tour Highlights:
- Visit to the Armenian and Greek cemeteries in Bağlarbaşı
- Exploration of the Old Tram Garage
- Insight into Armenian and Greek educational structures
- Visit to Profiti İlya Greek Orthodox Church and Surp Garabet Armenian Church
- Discussion on the events of September 6-7
- Lunch break at Fıstıkağacı
- Tour of Kuzguncuk, including Bet Nissim Synagogue (exterior view)
- Visit to Aya Panteleymon and Aya Yorgi Greek Orthodox Church (exterior view)
- Conversations about the remaining vestibules and the history of Surp Krikor Lusoroviç Church.

• Some buildings may only be viewed from the outside due to private events or special circumstances.

• This is a walking tour; comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.

• The tour includes a lunch break with free time, but meals are not included.

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early.

• Photography is allowed; however, respect local rules at religious sites.