Istanbul Tour: Discover Byzantine and Ottoman History

Discover Istanbul’s old city in 2 hours. Explore Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Egyptian Bazaar. Savor local flavors and history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the bustling heart of Byzantine political and social life, is now a historic site in Istanbul, Turkey, marked by remnants of its ancient grandeur, including the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column.
  • Hagia Sophia - Then, we will take you to Hagia Sophia, a marvel of Byzantine architecture,…
What's Included
  • Guiding
Additional Information

Experience a slice of Istanbul in just two hours, immersing yourself in the city’s vibrant history, from Byzantine to Ottoman times, while also savoring local flavors offered to you (yes, it is free), through various miniatures depicted in old Ottoman manuscripts.
Step into the enchanting world of Istanbul’s old city with our captivating tour, where…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
I will be at German Fountain with my yellow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mvh1952
Sep 21, 2024
Listen very carefully! - Very knowledgeable guide who could answer our questions! Would definitely recommend this tour on early upon your arrival to Istanbul
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Conors41
Sep 3, 2024
Very enjoyable experience - Really enjoyed this tour. Halil was very knowledgeable and friendly and covered a lot of the history of Istanbul in two hours.
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Andreamc4732ns
Jul 29, 2024
A great way to start to know the city - Our guide Abdullah was super handsome and friendly, a great starting point for our visit to the city. Not only he explained the history but also told us intersting lore about it.
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Samf87
Jul 5, 2024
Best Ever Walking Tour! - The best walking tour I have ever been on (whether paid or tip based). Halil has so much knowledge but also a great sense of humour. So much insight about the history of what was being seen and not just the normal this is this this is that. Totally personal tour, with a number of recommendations and included a wonderful walk through the park to the cistern which was an excellent bonus seeing the ottoman water network and the modern art which is now know in there as in instillation. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul
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Elterragonia
Jun 11, 2024
Knowledgeable guide who can bring the city's history to life - During our recent trip to Istanbul, my friends and I joined a free walking tour and had a fantastic experience. With just the four of us on the tour, it felt quite personal, almost like having our own private guide. Our guide, Mustafa, was excellent. He clearly has a deep passion for history, which shone through in his detailed explanations and engaging storytelling. Mustafa made the rich history of Istanbul come alive for us, sharing intriguing anecdotes and historical insights that we would have missed on our own. What stood out to us was how Mustafa took the time to answer our questions and tailor the information to our interests. It never felt rushed, and he ensured we fully understood and appreciated the significance of the sites we visited. After the tour, Mustafa also offered some great recommendations for dining and other places to visit, which proved to be very helpful for the rest of our trip.
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215teachers
Jun 7, 2024
WalkyTalky Tours are the Best! YOU JUST HAVE TO SEE THESE!! SITES - After our conference, our company booked us on a WalkyTalky Tour with tour guide Halil. He showed us the most historically significant ancient buildings, palaces and holy places in Istanbul's Old City and told us about the history of each place and he answered all our questions and made the whole tour a lot of fun. It was amazing!!! Halil is a WalkyTalky Encyclopedia!!!
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566mollyl
Jun 2, 2024
Amazing walking tour of Istanbul - Mustafa was such an amazing guide! He met me and my boss in the afternoon while we had a long layover in Istanbul. He was very knowledgeable on the history and architecture of Istanbul. Can’t wait to return for another tour! Highly recommend
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Yi_its3
May 30, 2024
The best - My best experience ever!Thanks to Mustafa for this tour.The quality of the tour depends on your guide.And i give an A+ to quality.My advice to those who will come to Turkiye,if you wanna best tour of the İstanbul,choose this tour.Thanks Mustafa😀
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299xavis
May 30, 2024
best tour in istanbul - the tour was amazing i explored istanbul like a local and special thanks to our guide mustafa his english is amazing and he explained it to us very well i feel like i have been to istanbul couple of times even if i have only came here once thanks for everything overall 10/10 best tour out there the city was amazing
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588r_zgara
May 30, 2024
Istanbul - Amazing tour and very nice guide.Thanks for everything.We loved Istanbul so much and we will definitely come again. Mr.Mustafa is super nice person and he has a well knowledge
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).