Istanbul Cultural Walking Tour of Historic Landmarks

3 Hours • Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 7+Guided • Operated by Local Tour Guide Istanbul • 5.0 from 34 reviews

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The Istanbul Sightseeing Walking Tour offers a three-hour immersive experience through the historic heart of Istanbul, Türkiye. Participants will explore significant sites such as the Basilica Cistern, known for its stunning underground architecture, and the serene Caferağa Medresesi, a former theological school that showcases traditional Ottoman design. The tour also includes a stroll down Sogukcesme Sokak, a picturesque street lined with charming houses. Ideal for history enthusiasts and small groups seeking a more intimate exploration, this tour is distinctive for its focus on lesser-known gems of the city, guided by a professional who brings local insights and stories to life.

Inclusions

Professional Guide
Small Group

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

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 Grand 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

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

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start