Istanbul Old City Guided Walking Tour: Explore Historic Sites Across Two Continents

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s rich history on a guided walking tour of the Old City. Explore iconic sites, hear fascinating stories, and experience the city’s vibrant culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • German Fountain - Embark on an enchanting journey through the heart of Istanbul with the Old City Guided Walking Tour, an immersive experience that unravels the layers of history woven into the city’s vibrant tapestry. Led by knowledgeable guides, the tour begins at the iconic Hagia Sophia, where centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman influence come…
What's Included
  • All Local Taxes
  • Professional Guidance
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Entry Admissions
Additional Information

The inclusion of iconic sites such as Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, the German Fountain, and the Grand Bazaar ensures a comprehensive exploration of the city’s rich history, spanning Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern eras.
What sets this activity apart is the guidance of knowledgeable tour leaders who breathe life into each location,…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Sultanahmet Square, next to the German fountain which is next to the Blue Mosque.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Julie_f
Oct 4, 2024
Great tour with great guide - Our guide, El, was excellent. She was knowledgable, pleasant, and a pleasure to listen to. We enjoyed everything about the tour and appreciated her suggestions and tips for the rest of our stay.
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Dennis_k
Sep 27, 2024
Informative with a personal touch - El did a wonderful job of showing us around and telling us all about the history of the area. She answered all our questions, of which there were many, with a smile. El was both informative and refreshing and so passionate about her city. Well done El.
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Safirh2024
Sep 25, 2024
See you next time Elif - Our guide Elif was very informative. Out time was really great 👍 she introduced her country and culture perfectly. Old town and the attractions are amazing. Thank you very much for the tour.
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Climber43718212715
Sep 16, 2024
Tour advisor review - It was a beautiful tour and elif the tour advisor was very helpful in explaining everything about the turkish culture she was amazing
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298damilolaa
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing city and tour guide - TG Rose was an amazing tour guide! She took my group to beautiful sites and delicious restaurants in Istanbul and Cappadoccia. She told us about the history of the city in a way that was interesting and made me fall in love with the experience even more. 100% recommend this tour and having TG as a tour guide
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Jeanette_p
Jun 14, 2024
Excellent - Rose was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable We had a very small group which helped us to interact 1:1
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Alethebix
May 31, 2024
Fabtastic experience with Elif - Elif has been a perfect guide for our half day tour. She has been extremely prepared, experienced and flexible to accomodate our needs and the ones of our 3 years daughter. Her friendly approach makes the tour really relaxing and confortable. She gave us great recommendations also for our following days. Very professional and we recommend her 100%.
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Mette
Apr 27, 2024
3 hr around Old city - Our amazing guide Elif showed and told us everything about Istanbul Old city. We loved every minute. We now know a lot about the history of Istanbul - thank you! Would recommend this to everybody.
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Soye694
Mar 14, 2024
Best guide ever - Istanbul is my favourite city. I wish we had more time Rose gave us all the best history and architectural, cultural information and the food recommendation was really perfect. I'm very happy to meet her
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Mickeames51
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent introduction. - The guide was excellent,well, well informed and gave us a great introduction to Istanbul. Will highly recommend to our friends.
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From $38
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).