Lanterns and Legends: A Haunting Ghost Tour Experience

Day 1: Spooky Exploration

Istanbul, Türkiye

9:00AM

Breakfast at Vefa Bozacisi

Start your day at Vefa Bozacisi with a cup of traditional boza, a fermented beverage, paired with a delicious pastry.
From Vefa Bozacisi, walk towards the historic Sultanahmet area, passing by local sights.
TRY100, 1 hour

10:30AM

Visit the Basilica Cistern

Dive into the eerie atmosphere of the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir featuring flickering lights and ghostly echoes.
It's about a 15-minute walk from Vefa Bozacisi to the Basilica Cistern.
TRY30, 1.5 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Pera Fırın

Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at Pera Fırın, known for their delicious pide and fresh salads.
Head northeast for a 10-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern to reach Pera Fırın.
TRY150, 1 hour

2:00PM

Explore Topkapi Palace

After lunch, wander through the opulent halls of Topkapi Palace, rumored to be home to ghostly apparitions of former sultans.
It’s a 15-minute walk from Pera Fırın to Topkapi Palace.
TRY200, 2 hours

4:30PM

Ghost Tour of Sultanahmet

Join a guided ghost tour to uncover the haunted tales of Istanbul's historic district, including tales of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
Meet your ghost tour group outside of the Hagia Sophia, just 10 minutes on foot from Topkapi Palace.
TRY300, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Çiya Sofrası

Wrap up your spooky day with a meal at Çiya Sofrası, known for its diverse Anatolian cuisine, including unique ghostly-themed dishes.
It’s a short 15-minute taxi ride from the end of your ghost tour to Çiya Sofrası in Kadıköy.
TRY250, 1.5 hours

9:00PM

Evening Walk at Kadıköy Waterfront

End your day with a calming stroll along the Kadıköy waterfront, where the city’s soft evening glow provides a perfect contrast to the day’s haunting tales.
You can walk 10 minutes from Çiya Sofrası to the waterfront.
Free, 1 hour
View Hotel Availability