In here our guide will be welcome the guests and start the tour from here. The German Fountain is a neo-Byzantine style fountain located in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul. It was a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II to the Ottoman Empire, commemorating his 1898 visit. Built in Germany and assembled in Istanbul in 1900, it features a domed canopy with green and gold mosaics, symbolizing German-Ottoman friendship.

We will step to 60 meters down to the beautiful cistern with lights. The Basilica Cistern, also known as the Yerebatan Sarnıcı, is an ancient underground water storage facility in Istanbul. Built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, it features 336 marble columns and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters of water, serving as a crucial water source for the city during Byzantine times. Our guide will provide detailed information to the guests here, offer some free time for photos, and then proceed to the next destination.

After this cozy break, guests who wish to return to the starting point can join us for a 15-minute walk back to the finish point. For those who prefer, the tour may also end here in Medrese, giving you the flexibility to continue exploring on your own.

No Entry. In front of this building we will have 15 minutes free time for photos and info.

No Entry. In front of this building we will have 15 minutes free time for photos and info.

Gülhane Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful public parks in Istanbul. Once part of the outer gardens of Topkapı Palace, it served as a private royal park during the Ottoman Empire. Today, it offers a peaceful retreat with wide walking paths, centuries old trees, and stunning views of the Bosphorus. The park is especially popular during tulip season in spring and is located just a short walk from major landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.