Istanbul Walking Tour: Discover Landmarks, History & Local Delights

$62
Duration
4 hours
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About This Tour

Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 4-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

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10

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Inclusions

  • Professional Guide
    Small Group
  • Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Gratuities
  • Tour Plan

    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..

    Caferağa Medresesi
    The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese and now recognised as an important centre of Turkish classical arts where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.

    Sogukcesme Sokak
    This is a small street with beautiful historic houses which are leaning against the wall of Topkapi Palace.

    Hagia Sophia Mosque *
    Admire the impressive dome one of the world's architectural masterpieces once was the world’s largest cathedral..

    Topkapi Palace *
    Learn about the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans and hear the glory of the past.

    Sultanahmet Square
    "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

    Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque *
    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.

    Hippodrome
    Go to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races, see the ruins and hear the stories behind the scene

    German Fountain
    Constructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.

    Serpentine Column
    Also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople (known as Atmeydanı "Horse Square" in the Ottoman period). It is part of an ancient Greek sacrificial tripod, originally in Delphi and relocated to Constantinople by Constantine the Great in 324.

    Walled Obelisk
    A Roman monument in the form of an obelisk. It is situated at the southern end of the ancient chariot-racing track of Constantinople

    Tahtakale District
    "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.

    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
    Experience the bustle of the Spice Market and lose yourself among the spice, herbs, nuts and Turkish Delight stalls.

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    * Seen from outside / Pass by

    Meeting / Pickup

    Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

    Know Before You Go

    • Public transportation nearby

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • ⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time, as finding a taxi and navigating traffic can sometimes be challenging. The tour will begin promptly, as it is a shared experience with other participants

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