Istanbul Old City Guided Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

As the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, as well as the largest city in modern Turkey, Istanbul is rich with history and culture. Experience Istanbul’s historic center by foot on this group walking tour with a guide. As you stroll through the Sultanahmet neighborhood, take time to stop in the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome and more.

Explore the historic center of Istanbul with a guide
Depart from a centrally-located meeting point
Visit the most notable heritage sites in central Istanbul by foot
Learn about the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and more

What's Included

Professional Guidance
All Local Taxes

Tips
Entry Admissions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

German Fountain
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Sultanahmet Square, next to the German fountain which is next to the Blue Mosque.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

German Fountain

Hagia Irene Museum

TopkapI Palace

Hippodrome

Blue Mosque

Grand Bazaar

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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Featured review

Babith_B

Rose was simply fantastic. Her knowledge and ability to explain the facts, myths and context along with her pleasant personality made this a very memorable experience for her. If you are looking to absorb the history and present of this wonderful city Istanbul by foot, I highly recommend Rose.

Reviews

5.0

based on 77 reviews

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Best Tour Guide Ever!!

Jon_C, Sep 2025

This was one of the best guided tours we have ever had. Our guide was full of information and hkidtory of this marvelous city. We highly recommend booking her.

100% recommend

earl_r, May 2025

Rose was very knowledgeable, friendly, and open to adjusting the tour according to our needs. Also great communication and recommendations (lunch restaurant post-tour).

Great tour with great guide

julie_f, Oct 2024

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.

Informative with a personal touch

dennis_k, Sep 2024

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.

Excellent

jeanette_p, Jun 2024

Rose was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable We had a very small group which helped us to interact 1:1

An Excellent Guide

Brad_C, Aug 2023

Elif was a fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge and pleasant demeanor. She is well versed in the history and culture of the Old City, including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Grand Bazaar. Highly recommend!

Best Old City Walking Tour

Tanya_M, Aug 2023

We came across this tour and Rose by chance and we are so glad that we did. We wanted a more private experience and this tour is PERFECT! All of the other reviews are right, Rose and company are fantastic. Rose was unavailable when we booked so we were paired with Rose's senior guide co-worker, Elif. If I could leave more than 5 stars I would. Elif was AMAZING! Knowledgeable, personable, professional, and so extremely helpful. This walking tour didn't feel rushed at all. The perfect amount of time was spent at all of the locations. Elif also showed us a delicious Döner lunch spot near the Grand Bazaar. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul. Thank you so much, Elif!