Watch a 60-minute live aerial acrobatics and theatrical performance
Discover stories inspired by Istanbul’s history and legends
See aerial choreography combined with ghost-screen digital projections
Follow scenes inspired by Galata Tower, Hezarfen, the Bosphorus and Medusa
Enjoy an afternoon cultural experience in Sultanahmet
Watch choreography created by Cirque du Soleil artist Emir Buhari
Admission to Echoes of Istanbul
60-minute live performance
Aerial acrobatics
Theatrical performance
Digital ghost-screen projections
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
See Istanbul’s legends from a different perspective with Echoes of Istanbul, a live theatrical show combining aerial acrobatics, digital visuals and dramatic storytelling.
Inspired by stories connected to some of Istanbul’s most recognizable landmarks and characters, the performance takes the audience from Galata Tower and the flight of Hezarfen to the waters of the Bosphorus and the mysterious world of Medusa beneath the Basilica Cistern.
Live aerial performance is synchronized with digital ghost-screen technology, creating scenes where the performer appears to interact directly with the projected environments.
The show lasts approximately 60 minutes without an intermission and takes place at the Legends of Istanbul stage in Sultanahmet.
By Tram:
Take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet Station. From the station, the venue is within a short walking distance near Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.
By Metro:
Take the M2 metro to Vezneciler Station and walk toward Sultanahmet, or transfer to the T1 tram at Laleli-Üniversite and continue to Sultanahmet Station.
By Ferry:
From the Asian side, take a ferry to Eminönü and transfer to the T1 tram. Get off at Sultanahmet Station and walk to the venue.
On Foot:
The venue is conveniently located within the Sultanahmet area and can easily be reached on foot from Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern.
Echoes of Istanbul combines aerial acrobatics, theatrical performance and digital stage technology to tell stories inspired by Istanbul’s history and legends.
The show focuses on some of the characters and places that have become part of the city’s identity. The performance moves between stories associated with Galata Tower and Hezarfen Ahmed Çelebi, the waters of the Bosphorus, and Medusa beneath the Basilica Cistern.
Rather than presenting these stories as a traditional historical tour, Echoes of Istanbul uses movement and visual storytelling. An aerial performer moves above the stage using swings, rotations and suspended choreography while projected environments change around the performance.
One of the main features of the show is its ghost-screen technology. Digital imagery is synchronized with the live performance, allowing the aerial performer and projected scenes to appear as part of the same stage environment.
The choreography is created by Emir Buhari, a Cirque du Soleil artist, with aerial performance forming the central element of the production.
The show lasts approximately 60 minutes and runs continuously without an intermission. It takes place at the Legends of Istanbul stage in Sultanahmet, close to Hagia Sophia and other major landmarks of the Historic Peninsula.
Echoes of Istanbul can be a good addition to an afternoon in Sultanahmet for visitors who want to experience Istanbul’s stories through live performance rather than a conventional museum or sightseeing tour.
The show lasts approximately 60 minutes.
There is no intermission during the performance.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
The performance includes aerial acrobatics, theatrical scenes and digital projection effects.
Performance dates and schedules may change.
Check the latest availability before your visit.
Late admission may depend on the venue's policy.
The performance lasts approximately 60 minutes and runs without an intermission.
It is a live theatrical performance combining Istanbul-inspired storytelling, aerial acrobatics and digital ghost-screen projections.
The performance includes stories and imagery inspired by Galata Tower, Hezarfen Ahmed Çelebi, the Bosphorus and Medusa at the Basilica Cistern.
The show takes place at 14:00 on selected days. Always check the latest schedule before your visit.
The performance takes place at the Legends of Istanbul stage in Sultanahmet, close to Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.
No. The approximately 60-minute performance runs continuously.
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