The Great Imperial Legacies in Sultanahmet; Sacred Domes, Grand Palaces, Silent Wall
Free walking tour in İstanbul, starting at 10:00, in October 2026: Gülhane Park and more.
3 hours
English
Description
Experience Istanbul's timeless trilogy in one unforgettable walk. This tour is meticulously designed to reveal the three pillars of imperial power: Sacred Domes (Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque), Grand Palaces (Topkapi & seaside ruins), and Silent Walls (the ancient land walls).
We start at the Hippodrome, then guide you to the perfect photo spots for the iconic domes. You'll hear the secrets of the Sultans in Topkapi Palace, explore a hidden Byzantine gem in the Little Hagia Sophia, and feel the weight of history at the mighty Theodosian Walls and a newly excavated palace ruin by the sea.
This is a complete journey through 1500 years of history, perfectly connected in a single, seamless walking route.
Hi! I am Emrah, a licensed tour guide and a passionate lover of Istanbul. This city is my home, my history, and my inspiration—and I want to share its magic with you.
Meeting point:La columna de serpientesWe will meet just next to the Serpentine Column, also I will be waiting you with an umbrella.Open in Google Maps →
Meeting point:La columna de serpientesWe will meet just next to the Serpentine Column, also I will be waiting you with an umbrella.Open in Google Maps →
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Free entry
Hippodrome of Constantinople
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Free entry
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
3
Outside visit
Santa Sofía
4.98
175 reviews
Professionalism
4.93
Entertainment
4.84
Communication
4.91
Quality
4.92
Route
4.95
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 10 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Die heutige Tour mit Emrah war äußerst informativ und sehr kurzweilig. Emrah konnte alle Fragen sehr kompetent beantworten und hat mir viele Eindrücke in die Istanbuler Altstadt vermittelt. Danke, Emrah! Diese Tour mit Emrah kann ich mit ganzer Überzeugung nur weiterempfehlen!
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Vanessa
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Jorge
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Christy
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Franz
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Die heutige Tour mit Emrah war äußerst informativ und sehr kurzweilig. Emrah konnte alle Fragen sehr kompetent beantworten und hat mir viele Eindrücke in die Istanbuler Altstadt vermittelt. Danke, Emrah! Diese Tour mit Emrah kann ich mit ganzer Überzeugung nur weiterempfehlen!
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Vanessa
1 Review
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Jorge
1 Review
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Christy
2 Reviews
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We had the best sightseeing tour with Emrah! The selection of historical sights was great - we even went inside a couple attractions all together. His commentary was very informative and he could answer everybody’s questions. Emrah also shared a list with recommendations around Istanbul, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. He is very generous! When the tour was over, he invited us for tea and offered that we could text him if we had any more questions later during the trip - which we did - and he responded promptly.
Thanks a lot Emrah! We would book a tour with you again!
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Emrah was very professional, respectful, and fun. He never rushed us, answered all our questions openly, and gave very honest local recommendations. He’s also exceptionally knowledgeable!
The tour route is fantastic for getting a solid overview of Istanbul and Turkey's history and key events. We finished in about 2 hours and 50 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time—a great walk with beautiful views and excellent photo spots.
110% recomended.
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Traveled as couple
6 days ago
We spent 3 full hours exploring Istanbul with Emrah. He provided fantastic commentary and even took us for tea. I would highly recommend his tour and am grateful for all that I was able to learn about Istanbul.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
today
Die heutige Tour mit Emrah war äußerst informativ und sehr kurzweilig. Emrah konnte alle Fragen sehr kompetent beantworten und hat mir viele Eindrücke in die Istanbuler Altstadt vermittelt. Danke, Emrah! Diese Tour mit Emrah kann ich mit ganzer Überzeugung nur weiterempfehlen!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We had the best sightseeing tour with Emrah! The selection of historical sights was great - we even went inside a couple attractions all together. His commentary was very informative and he could answer everybody’s questions. Emrah also shared a list with recommendations around Istanbul, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. He is very generous! When the tour was over, he invited us for tea and offered that we could text him if we had any more questions later during the trip - which we did - and he responded promptly.
Thanks a lot Emrah! We would book a tour with you again!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Emrah was very professional, respectful, and fun. He never rushed us, answered all our questions openly, and gave very honest local recommendations. He’s also exceptionally knowledgeable!
The tour route is fantastic for getting a solid overview of Istanbul and Turkey's history and key events. We finished in about 2 hours and 50 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time—a great walk with beautiful views and excellent photo spots.
110% recomended.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
6 days ago
We spent 3 full hours exploring Istanbul with Emrah. He provided fantastic commentary and even took us for tea. I would highly recommend his tour and am grateful for all that I was able to learn about Istanbul.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
We have just finished a 3 hour + walking tour of Istanbul with Emrah. Despite the ra we had a wonderful experience. Emrah was friendly, welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and provided us with all the information we needed to be able to understand the history and culture of this amazing city, including photos. We highly recommend Emrah and the walking tour.
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We had the best sightseeing tour with Emrah! The selection of historical sights was great - we even went inside a couple attractions all together. His commentary was very informative and he could answer everybody’s questions. Emrah also shared a list with recommendations around Istanbul, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. He is very generous! When the tour was over, he invited us for tea and offered that we could text him if we had any more questions later during the trip - which we did - and he responded promptly.
Thanks a lot Emrah! We would book a tour with you again!
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Emrah was very professional, respectful, and fun. He never rushed us, answered all our questions openly, and gave very honest local recommendations. He’s also exceptionally knowledgeable!
The tour route is fantastic for getting a solid overview of Istanbul and Turkey's history and key events. We finished in about 2 hours and 50 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time—a great walk with beautiful views and excellent photo spots.
110% recomended.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
6 days ago
We spent 3 full hours exploring Istanbul with Emrah. He provided fantastic commentary and even took us for tea. I would highly recommend his tour and am grateful for all that I was able to learn about Istanbul.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
today
Die heutige Tour mit Emrah war äußerst informativ und sehr kurzweilig. Emrah konnte alle Fragen sehr kompetent beantworten und hat mir viele Eindrücke in die Istanbuler Altstadt vermittelt. Danke, Emrah! Diese Tour mit Emrah kann ich mit ganzer Überzeugung nur weiterempfehlen!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
We had the best sightseeing tour with Emrah! The selection of historical sights was great - we even went inside a couple attractions all together. His commentary was very informative and he could answer everybody’s questions. Emrah also shared a list with recommendations around Istanbul, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. He is very generous! When the tour was over, he invited us for tea and offered that we could text him if we had any more questions later during the trip - which we did - and he responded promptly.
Thanks a lot Emrah! We would book a tour with you again!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Emrah was very professional, respectful, and fun. He never rushed us, answered all our questions openly, and gave very honest local recommendations. He’s also exceptionally knowledgeable!
The tour route is fantastic for getting a solid overview of Istanbul and Turkey's history and key events. We finished in about 2 hours and 50 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time—a great walk with beautiful views and excellent photo spots.
110% recomended.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
6 days ago
We spent 3 full hours exploring Istanbul with Emrah. He provided fantastic commentary and even took us for tea. I would highly recommend his tour and am grateful for all that I was able to learn about Istanbul.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
We have just finished a 3 hour + walking tour of Istanbul with Emrah. Despite the ra we had a wonderful experience. Emrah was friendly, welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and provided us with all the information we needed to be able to understand the history and culture of this amazing city, including photos. We highly recommend Emrah and the walking tour.
