The former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is a vibrant city filled with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the bridge between east and west. Perfect for first-time visitors, this in-depth guided walking tour covers the main attractions while also venturing to hard-to-find secret spots. Leave the navigation to your guide, who also provides illuminating commentary.
After meeting your guide at Sultanahmet Square, head off on a scenic stroll through one of the world’s most spectacular cities. Your guide will tell stories from the heyday of Byzantine and Ottoman rule as you wander the picturesque streets. This tour aims to give you an overview of the city, its historic attractions, museums, local arts and traditions etc.
Posted By : Morvarid_C
We had the most incredible and informative tour with Hoessein! He spent hours teaching us the history of Istanbul, showing us special key stores in the bazaar and even gave us the best tips for our future days in Istanbul. Both our children (ages 10 and 12) were captivated. Couldn’t recommend the tour enough!
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Posted On : 2024-07-05 03:57:06 
Posted By : Maria_B
A Great morning walking tour to get your bearing.
This tour does not go inside any of the listed attractions except for the Blue Mosque. If you want to go inside the Basilica Cistern it’s an extra cost.
Our guide Kismet was excellent. She explained the history of Istanbul, the transport system and how and where to buy tickets to the various attractions etc.
The meeting place to easy to find.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 00:45:11
Posted By : PaulL_M
Excellent
Great time
Lots of fun.
Amazing
So much to see in Turkey.
Guide was the very best in whole country.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 10:53:13
Posted By : Tracy_S
Had a lovely time on this walking tour. We got to see all the major sites, and our guide even added the Cistern tour (added charge, but we planned to go anyway, so this was perfect!) for us.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 01:19:45
Posted By : Roslyn_F
Our guide Torga, was very knowledgeable and fun. He was considerate and enthusiastic. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 11:44:49
Posted By : Inna_D
Very informative and interesting tour. Our tour guide Tolga was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He even walked with me to the starting point so I can find my way back to the hotel. The pick up location was very easy to find. The group was very small as advertised. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 02:13:12
Posted By : Maree_J
The guide was poorly briefed. We were exoecting an orientation walking tour looking at the outside of highlights of central Istanbul. Our guide wanted us to either queue for entry tickets or catch the tram. Some left 1/2 way thru the remaining 2 were less than happy
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 12:54:44
Posted By : Shan_C
The tour was informative and I had a great time. However, I would like to call out that the tour description is misleading. It suggests 'free admission' however none of these were included we simply passed by.
The one admission which was included (the blue mosque) the tour guide was late which meant we missed it due to prayer times. She said she would take us back at the end but then said sorry she has another tour so couldn't take us back.
That aside it was a good tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 07:20:37
Posted By : Kerry_L
Great guide. MUCH history, almost too much to take in. In all, covers much of the old city. The best!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 09:12:45
Posted By : Samantha_S
We enjoyed our tour around Istanbul. Erol was friendly, engaging and knew so much about this outstanding city. It was a great introduction. Particularly enjoyed the visit to the Blue Mosque and learned so much.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 06:04:32
