Istanbul Walking Tour: Discover Top Landmarks
4.8
33 Ratings
Fatih

Embark on an incredible walking tour of Istanbul to uncover hidden gems and historic landmarks. Explore Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more. Discover the city’s history, secret backstreets, and indulge in local snacks and coffee. Book your tour now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica Cistern - 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..
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Small Group
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Perfect for those visiting Istanbul for the first time, this 4-hour city tour offers an exploration of the landmarks and stories that have influenced modern Istanbul.
Participants will walk through Sultanahmet Square and the Ancient Roman Hippodrome, admire the Hagia Sophia, and pass by the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, as well as the…

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Location
Foodie-ist Cafe and Brasserie
Muhterem Efendi Sokak
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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Dirk
Jan 11, 2026
Individual tour - A single tour with lots of information through a friendly and pleasant guide. Because I was the only one we could change the program a little. I invited the guide to a traditional restaurant which he suggested. Was super delicious everything. Thank you!
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Deborah_j
Jan 10, 2026
Very informative tour - We had a fantastic first morning in Istanbul with Erol Ütgün. He was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful for our first time in the city. He oriented us by showing us the Roman obelisk and explaining the history of the Basilica Cistern. We didn’t wait long to enter the Blue Mosque, where we were able to admire the beautiful stained glass and tiles while Erol explained the history and meaning behind them. He also described the Hippodrome and the Egyptian obelisk so clearly that we could really picture the ancient city. To reach the Spice Market, he led us through the uncrowded palace gardens, where workers were planting tulip bulbs for spring. Erol told us about the long history of tulips in Istanbul and that they are even part of the city’s logo — such a fun fact! All in all, Erol was an excellent guide and made our introduction to Istanbul memorable and meaningful. Highly recommended.
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Robert_t
Nov 10, 2025
A fantastic experience. - Gamze our guide was absolutely marvellous. Very knowledgeable and shared her insights with grace and good humour.
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Kathleen_r
Sep 23, 2025
The tour was well... - The tour was well organized and Erol was a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the area/sites we visited and also had recommendations for local restaurants and bakeries. A very enjoyable experience.
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Favif2023
Sep 2, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Erol was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. He was happy to adapt the tour to our needs and also provided lots of practical information. We did this tour first thing on our arrival to Istanbul, so this was very useful. Definitely recommend.
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Carlos_t
May 18, 2025
Perfect overview - A great overview of the points of interest that one should not miss in the old town. After that, we knew what we wanted to come back and spend more time on.
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Sally_b
May 1, 2025
2 Aussie gals in Istanbul - Our guide Errol was wonderful. We saw and learnt about many things that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen e.g traditional Turkish architecture. He gave us many hints and advice on what to see and when and where to eat. Great tour to orient yourself in the Old City
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Mary_j
Oct 10, 2025
Walking Tour - Very informative and a great way to get a quick overview and a good orientation to the city. Be aware it may not be 4 hours. Ours was over in 2 hours but maybe that was because there were only 2 of us.
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Joy_o
Oct 8, 2025
Not worth it - Two stars because I had to reschedule and they were accommodating. My tour guide was Kim and it was the least informative tour I’ve taken, and I travel several times a year. From the moment I met her, she kept repeating the same sentences. I didn't leave the tour feeling like I’d learned much about Istanbul’s culture. She had an errand to run at a Hammam and I basically waited until she was finished, very strange. She tried to get me to sign up for Hammam and to pay for another tour (Basilica) which I’ve never experienced before. Usually my tours stick to the script and they don’t try to “sell” other products. I wouldn’t recommend this tour at all. Sorry.
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Hartmut_g
Jan 7, 2026
Meeting point hard to... - Meeting point hard to find. My taxi driver could not find it on the web. We were a bit late because of horrific traffic and the tour had left. There was no phone number to call or text. Why not?
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).
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