GuruWalk Original
Free tour

The ORIGINAL tour of ISTANBUL Old City; Byzantine and Ottoman Tales

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on October 05, 2019

We are a group of licensed, English speaking tour guides who works with History Travel. We were born and raised in Istanbul. We combine our experience in the field with our endless passion for our beloved city to create the best experience for tourists from all over the world. Do not miss our tours for fantastic walking experiences in Istanbul.

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GuruWalk Original

GW Originals free walking tours are chosen by our staff among the best and are unique tours that you will only find on GuruWalk.

  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

"A rollercoaster journey from mosques to crowded markets, it is a fantastic way to see Istanbul" said one of our clients in the past.
We invite you to discover one of the most amazing cities on earth. This gorgeous city has many interesting stories to be told. Listen it's stories while exploring old town in this walking tour.

Discover the Roman Hippodrome, see the famous Blue Mosque,  Haseki Hürrem Baths and iconic Hagia Sophia from outside and awaken your senses at Egyptian Bazaar. Get suprised by the hidden gems, columns and cisterns.  Learn the culture and customs and see Istanbul from a local's eye.

The route;


- The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Hippodrome area
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Snaked Column
- The Walled Obelisk
- German Fountain
- Blue Mosque
- Haseki Hurrem Baths
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
- Soğukçeşme Street
- Gulhane Park (the garden of Topkapı Palece)
- The street of Historical Restaurants of Hocapasa
- Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market) - inner visit
- The New Mosque
- Eminönü District with views of Suleymaniye Mosque and Galata Tower.



Are you ready to fall in love with Istanbul?


RESERVATION IS REQUIRED because we have a limited space in our tours for a better experience.

We designed this tour for solo travelers, couples, small groups and families. Big group reservations are not accepted.


The tour is only in ENGLISH.

Our tours are conducted by professional and licensed tour guides, and it's totally free to book and join the group. Considering that these tours are our guide's full time job to make a living and it will be a moderate-sized  group for your comfort, we recommend rewarding the guide minimum 10 € \ 10 $ \ 200 Turkish Liras per person for her\his job.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd. No:46, 341...
    Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd. No:46, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
    Directions
  • 1
    Outside visit
    The museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Obelisk of Theodosius
  • 3
    Outside visit
    The Serpentine Column
  • 4
    Outside visit
    The Obelisk of Constantine
  • 5
    Outside visit
    German Fountain
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Blue Mosque
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Ayasofya Haseki Hurrem Baths
  • 8
    Outside visit
    The Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Topkapı Palace Museum
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Soğukçeşme Street
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Basilica Cistern
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Gülhane Park (Garden of the Topkapı Palace)
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Hoca Paşa
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Egyptian Bazaar
  • 15
    Outside visit
    Eminönü

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.98
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4.69
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4.89
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Irene 01 Jun 2023
Stockholm

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Travelled in group - May 2023
A thorough walk-through of a really small area of the city. Recommended for recent arrivals to Istambul who want to understand the surroundings of Sultanahmet, Ayasofia and the Topkapi palace.
Judith 31 May 2023
Sarasota

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Travelled in group - May 2023
Alper was a fantastic guide who was informative, engaging and spoke really clearly -(one in our party was hard of hearing). We learnt a lot about the city as a great introduction and helped us decided where to visit during the rest of our stay.
James 31 May 2023
London

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Travelled in family - May 2023
Great guide. Very loud so we could all hear. Very knowledgeable, informative and fun. Great tour
Jenny 31 May 2023
Honolulu

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
This was one of the best tours we've taken ever!! free or paid. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much during this tour! We definitely recommend it!!!!
Karissa 30 May 2023
Vancouver

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Travelled in group - May 2023
Thank you so much for the informative tour of such incredible sights! You provided great information and we especially liked the recommendations for food and where to buy spices. Thanks again!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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