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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Just arrived in Istanbul? Start your trip on the right foot with the Istanbul Kick Start Tour — a friendly 2-hour walking orientation designed for first-time visitors. You’ll discover the heart of the historic peninsula while learning everything you need to navigate, enjoy, and understand this complex and beautiful city.
This is more than a walking tour — it’s your personal Istanbul briefing. Your local expert will share tips on transportation, customs, safety, language, and food, while giving you a brief historical overview of key landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque (from the outside). By the end, you’ll feel like you belong here.
We finish the tour at the legendary Puding Shop (Lale Restaurant) — a 1960s traveler hub once loved by overland backpackers and Beat Generation writers — where you can rest, eat, and plan the rest of your journey with confidence.
What's included
Friendly local guide with insider tips
End-of-tour local advice over tea (optional)
Walking orientation with live Q&A
Overview of historical and modern Istanbul
City Map
Entrance to any monuments (exterior visit only)
Food or drinks at the Puding Shop
Transportation or public transit tickets
Gratuities (recommended)
What to expect
Hippodrome
Pass by
Walk through the Hippodrome: Obelisks, Roman history
Sultanahmet Square
1h 30m
Exterior views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Orientation around Sultanahmet tram area and transport systems
Walk through the local lanes and hidden corners
Tour ends at the Puding Shop (Lale Restaurant) — time to relax or grab a bite!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Go to the end of the Hippodrome and next to The Museum of Islamic Art.
End point
It is located on the tram line and opposite of the Tourism Information Office.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
