Istanbul Haunted Night Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Nicholas_P ·

Mar 2026

Sarra was prepared with fascinating history, jokes, and spooky stories that made this tour one that I will recommend to anyone who is looking to see another side of Istanbul. I don’t want to give too much away, but the ghost hunting tools and historical plot twists were a highlight of our visit!

· Sabrina_C ·

Dec 2025

Our guide Sara was so great! I have done several of these tours around the world and this was one of the best. The guide’s passion for history and Istanbul was so infectious and fun! We had a great time!

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Overview

What's Included

EMF Detectors, Maddusa’s Web green laser, dowsing rods and EVP recorder.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Column of Constantine
Molla Fenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:16 D:18, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Our guide will meet you at the Column of Constantine near the information post. He will be holding a lantern so you will be able to recognize him. Please come a little before 8pm as the tour starts at 8pm Thank you

End point

Bab-ı Hümayun
Cankurtaran, Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
This is the main Gate, the Imperial Gate, to the Topkapi Palace. It is behind and to the side of the Hagia Sophia. The guides will walk back close to our starting point and can direct you wherever you want to go.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

Forum of Constantine

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ahmet Tevfik Pasa MezarI

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sphendone Remains

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kucuk Ayasofya - Gazi Suleyman Pasa Mosque

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sphendone Remains

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Serpent Column

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

German Fountain

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultan Ahmet Tomb

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Imperial Gate Bab-i-Humayun

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 64 reviews

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Sare gave us an exceptional tour. She is the best guide we have ever had.

annettehastie, Jun 2026

We have travelled to many countries over 50 years and have used the services of many guides. Sare was by far the best. She was well spoken, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate about our tour, ensured we were comfortable in terms of pace, and had an excellent rapport with local people. Our highlight was a tour of a place that made silk rugs and tapestries. That was once in a lifetime experience where the owner showed how his spectacular works of art were made. She showed genuine interest in our life experiences and where we have lived. After the tour Sare made sure we found our way back to where we were staying. We cannot thank Sare enough.

We had a great time with...

Omair_A, Jun 2026

We had a great time with Sare on this tour! Sare was very accommodating and kind, and provided us with so much interesting unknown facts about Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire. Cannot recommend this tour enough

A ok

Matthew_G, May 2026

Only reason I didn't rate this as a five is I kinda feel with these types of tours that murder, mayhem, and palace intrigue should be staples of the tour. I didn't feel like I got enough truly interesting stories

A must for history lovers and paranormal enthusiasts

Nicholas_P, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your review.

Yes

Candace_O, Mar 2026

Our guide was great, unfortunately I suffered from some bad food or something so I had to leave the tour early. I wish I could have finished it. I love hearing and learning about the darker side of places.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for joining. We hope you feel better now.

10/10 highly recommend!

Sabrina_C, Dec 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you fine this great review. We really enjoyed having you and this is one of our favorite reviews yet!! Thank you so much for joining us and we hope to see you on our other themed tours.

Excellent!

Brent_S, Nov 2025

Amazing tour with friends. So much fun! Can't he guides and the experience was an overall GREAT experience.

Terrific Ghost Tour!

Jasmine_B, Sept 2025

I totally loved this Ghost Tour. I loved the mix of storytelling, great spots in Istanbul and excellent guide. We had some very cool equipment to use, and it was a very spooky and satisfying evening. Do yourself a favour! See Istanbul by night!

Walk to places you otherwise would have missed

Meike_S, Sept 2025

The tour with Brent was an amazing time travel to Istanbul’s history. We got to notice and see places we otherwise would have missed. Even for people who are not too much into haunted tour, I would definitely recommend to book. I had a fantastic time.

This ghost tour in...

Rebekah_K, Aug 2025

This ghost tour in Istanbul was great. The stories were fascinating, but what really made it special was the depth of historical research behind each location. It was clear that extensive research into the secret corners of the city had been done, uncovering details and connections that brought each ghost story to life. The guide connected these tales to real events and figures from the city’s past, creating a rich and engaging picture of its history. The tour was also interactive, with EMF meters and other ghost-hunting tools for guests to use, which made it even more fun. It is a great mix of history, mystery, and hands-on exploration, and I would recommend it.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you 😊

Joyful

Brandon_D, May 2025

Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. The tour was a great deal of fun loaded with dark and morbid history that other tours won't provide. The walk was amazing, leading us through areas of Istanbul we hadn't seen that were amazingly beautiful at night. It was a perfect ending to our vacation in what is now a favorite destination. We even had the opportunity to share a drink with the guide at the end and learn even more. Fun and joyful evening. Highly recommend!

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Kevin_B, May 2025

Sadly no ghosts, but still some amazing insights into some of the darker history of Istanbul. Group was very friendly and if I had not been jet-lagged so much, would have gone out for beers after the tour. Highly recommend it!

Highly Recommended!

cskraeber, May 2025

Tour was fantastic! Very fun and informational! The guides were engaging and deeply knowledgeable, weaving together ghost stories, Ottoman legends, and lesser-known tales from Istanbul’s past. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, May 2025

You guys were an amazing group! Thank you for a fun evening.

Highly recommended!!

Calum_S, Apr 2025

My partner and I were interested in learning about some of the more grisly stories of Istanbul and this tour delivered!! Our guide Mehmet was extremely knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about the subject matter. We would definitely recommend!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback! We really value such positive feedback. We hope you /can return or check out or Haunted Tour opening soon in Athens.

Amazing tour

Melike_G, Jan 2025

We join tour with our friends. We enjoyed too much. It was amazing tour. You should see istanbul at night and listen stories about it. Thanks to Brent and Mehmet.

Haunted night tour 2025

Zulfiqar_A, Jan 2025

The tour was fantastic and a great evening filled with history, spooky ness and unforgettable. Anyone who want to experience of European side of Istanbul at nighttime should definitely take this tour!!

Herkese tavsiye ederim. Her şey çok güzel.

Elis_F, Jan 2025

Her şey çok güzeldi. Mehmet Bey çok bilgili ver harika bir tür operatörü. Herkese tavsiye ederim. Brent Bey de ayrıca teşekkür ederiz kendisi çok ilgiliydi. Herşey için teşekkürler.