Istanbul Walking Tour: Discover Top Landmarks
4.8
30 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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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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Brownell_l
Mar 31, 2025
I absolutely adored my guide! - My guide was phenomenal. So knowledgeable and so open to discussion and questions and insights and so much more. It was a fabulous experience.
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Joelle_k
Feb 7, 2025
We were lucky enough to... - We were lucky enough to have the guide to ourselves. She was so fun and very informative. We learned a lot, had a blast and felt like we had a friend by the end of it. Highly recommend.
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Philip
Feb 1, 2025
A must for anyone wanting to get a excellent and informative insight into the history and culture of Istanbul. - My guides knowledge was truly excellent. Combined with his great friendly manner the tour was really a very pleasurable experience. I saw and learnt about way more things than I was anticipating.
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Hughe_l
Jan 6, 2025
Learn all about the old town. - Erol, our guide, provided a comprehensive tour of this exciting and interesting area. Erol provided so much detail that we felt well informed and confident to explore the area more in our own after the tour. We covered a lot of territory and discovered many new things. This is an excellent tour to get to know your way around the old town and learn about the fascinating history as well as sampling some of the local produce.
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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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