-
No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
-
Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
The tour of ISTANBUL Old City; Byzantine and Ottoman Tales
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.
Show more
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?
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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(more than 6 people) are not accepted.
No interior visits during the tour except Egyptian Bazaar.
We end up the tour in front of the EGYPTIAN BAZAAR in Eminönü Square.
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 $ \ 300 Turkish Liras per person for her\his job.
Show more
Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
-
View on mapMeeting point:Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd. No:46, 341...Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd. No:46, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
In front of the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. The guide will carry a BLUE FLAG.
-
1Outside visitThe museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
-
2Outside visitObelisk of Theodosius
-
3Outside visitThe Serpentine Column
-
4Outside visitThe Obelisk of Constantine
-
5Outside visitGerman Fountain
-
6Outside visitBlue Mosque
-
7Outside visitAyasofya Haseki Hurrem Baths
-
8Outside visitThe Hagia Sophia Mosque
-
9Outside visitTopkapı Palace Museum
-
10Outside visitSoğukçeşme Street
-
11Outside visitBasilica Cistern
-
12Outside visitGülhane Park (Garden of the Topkapı Palace)
-
13Outside visitHoca Paşa
-
14Outside visitEgyptian Bazaar
-
15Outside visitEminönü
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
Halil
24 Sep 2023
Very professional guide, and a good tour overall to start your trip in Istanbul.
Jurgita
23 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
a good choice to get to know the city for the first time
Muhammad
21 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Sep 2023
Highly recommend this tour!! Had a great time learning about the history of Byzantine, Crusaders and the Ottoman!
Christine
21 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Sep 2023
Guru walks are my go to way of getting to understand a city. This was no exception with another excellent and informative walk. I now feel comfortable navigating the old part of the city of Istanbul
Tal Azizi
20 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
The tour was very informative and interesting! I learned a lot about the history of Istanbul!
Show 1084 reviews
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.
When do you want to go?
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Show more
See availability