Istanbul Istiklal Street Story Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration1h 15m - 1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Our tour will take you from the lively heart of Taksim Square, weaving through the pulsing artery of Istiklal Street with its grand buildings, until, at last, you reach the colorful chaos of Eminönü Square and the Egyptian Bazaar. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. This is a self guided, location aware, hands free smart phone guided walking tour on our walking tour app. It never expires.

What's included

  • Great deal, one purchase and never expires.
  • Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Great narration that keeps you interested during your walk
  • See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
  • Fun storytelling that shares the history of Istanbul bringing it alive.
  • Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you walk.
  • No admission this tour is all outside on our walking tour app
  • No human guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. Egyptian Bazaar
    5m
    The Egyptian Bazaar, our last stop, is the perfect spot to continue and explore. It's historic, amazing and delicious.
  2. Taksim Square
    10m
    The tour starts in Taksim Square, a must see site in Istanbul, you'll start at The Republic Monument, it was unveiled in nineteen twenty eight, and tells the story of how modern Turkey was born after the War of Independence.
  3. 5m
    The Hagia Triada, meaning "Holy Trinity," is the largest Greek Orthodox church in all of Istanbul. Its emerald domes and brilliant mosaics were raised at a time when Istanbul was quite different—Greeks, Armenians, Jews, and Muslims all shared the city as neighbors.
  4. 5m
    Historic mosque with a big story.
  5. 5m
    Best food spot, discover the history and best food
  6. Cicek Pasaji
    5m
    The Flower Passage, on the tour you'll explore the hidden roads with the best food and spots to see.
  7. 5m
    Ernest Hemingway's old hang, hear his story in Istanbul.
  8. 5m
    Historic hotel with famous guests
  9. 5m
    Historic Square and statues.
  10. Galata Tower
    Pass by
    Legend says that in the sixteen hundreds, Hezarfen Ahmed Çelebi climbed Galata Tower with wings he’d built after studying birds and practicing in the winds at Okmeydanı, waiting for the right southwest gusts.

    Hear the story and discover more in the area.
  11. 25m
    You'll walk down and around Istiklal and discover it's hidden gems, best sites and stories.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts in Taksim Square, a must see site in Istanbul, you'll start at The Republic Monument, it was unveiled in nineteen twenty eight, and tells the story of how modern Turkey was born after the War of Independence.

End point

The Egyptian Bazaar, our last stop, is the perfect spot to continue and explore. It's historic, amazing and delicious.

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.
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