Istanbul Sightseeing Walking Tour

4.8 (36 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 3-hour city tour will take you on a journey through the landmarks and legends that have shaped modern Istanbul.

You’ll stroll through Sultanahmet Square and Ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and amble past Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, hidden areas and bustling streets of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s top rated sites from outside. Choose from morning or afternoon departure.

• Spot Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
• Learn about the city’s history from your guide
• Wander the city’s secret backstreets
• Stop by Spice Market

Options

Shared Tour

Small Group: ☆ Small group tour with Max 8 people. ☆ Choose from 09:00 or 13:30 start times. ☆ Tour is in English.

Private Guided Tour

Private Guided Tour (English)

What's included

  • Professional Guide
  • Small Group
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Basilica Cistern
    10m
    Learn about Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology and recognize a scene in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love..
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    10m
    Admire the impressive dome one of the world's architectural masterpieces once was the world’s largest cathedral..
  3. Historic Areas of Istanbul
    10m
    The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
  4. Caferaga Medresesi
    10m
    The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese and now recognized as an important center of Turkish classical arts where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.
  5. Sogukcesme Sokak
    10m
    This is a small street with beautiful historic Ottoman era houses
  6. TopkapI Palace
    10m
    Learn about the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans and hear the glory of the past.
  7. Sultanahmet Square
    10m
    This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
  8. Blue Mosque
    10m
    Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.
  9. Hippodrome
    10m
    Go to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races, see the ruins and hear the stories behind the scene
  10. German Fountain
    Pass by
    Constructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.
  11. Serpent Column
    10m
    Also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
  12. Walled Obelisk
    10m
    A Roman monument in the form of an obelisk. It is situated at the southern end of the ancient chariot-racing track of Constantinople
  13. Tahtakale District
    10m
    "Shop till you drop" in Tahtakale, a sub-district of Istanbul's Eminönü, where you can find anything and everything you are looking for, all for resonable prices.
  14. Misir Carsisi
    20m
    Experience the bustle of the Spice Market and lose yourself among the spice, herbs, nuts and Turkish Delight stalls.
  15. Eminonu Square
    5m
    An area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.
  16. Galata Koprusu
    Pass by
    This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside 'FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE,' just a 2-minute walk from the (T1) Sultanahmet tram stop. Your guide, easily identifiable by their tour guide badge, will be waiting for you at the cafe entrance.

End point

Our tour concludes after visiting Spice Market in Eminönü and leaving you free to continue your Istanbul sightseeing

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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