Full Coverage Istanbul Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with a Local Guide
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Join our full coverage Istanbul walking tour and discover hidden gems with a local guide. Explore top sights, hear fascinating stories, and avoid getting lost!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Built by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia is a splendid structure older than 1,500 years today.
  • Fountain of Ahmet III - The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III (Turkish: III. Ahmet
  • Hagia Irene Museum - The Hagia Irene Museum which located outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace; one of the few churches in Istanbul that has not been converted into a mosque.
  • Topkapi Palace - Most visited museum in İstanbul
  • Istanbul Archaeological Museum - The city’s foremost archaeological museum
  • Hippodrome - It was once the clamoring focal point of Constantinople encouraging chariot races, gladiator fights for the city’s occupants. Today, what remains from Hippodrome is the Obelisk of Theodosius, Column of Constantine and German Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm.
  • Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque gets its name from 20,000 blue, deliberately amassed handmade ceramic tiles that breath life into it.
  • Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi - It’s a great place to people watch and meet locals who speak many languages.
  • Grand Bazaar - The most sophisticated and complex place in the city
  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market. ..
  • Galata Koprusu - The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in …
  • Pera Museum - .
  • Avrupa Pasaji - You can’t miss this old and lovely arcade, called ‘ passage with mirrors ‘
  • Cicek Pasaji - Originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage (galleria or arcade).
  • St Anthony of Padua - Anthony of Padua Church, alternatively known as the Sent Antuan Bazilikası or Sant’Antonio di Padova Church, S. Antonio di Padova, St. Antoine
  • Galata Tower - The Galata Tower (Turkish: Galata Kulesi), called Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbu
What's Included
  • Local Taxes
  • Professional Guidance
What's Not Included
  • Entry Admissions
Additional Information

Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who would show you the things you would have never seen on your own?

Tick through Istanbul’s highlights without hassles or getting lost, and with a local and professional guide to reveal their history on this tour. Admire and hear tales and hidden spots of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar that you’d probably miss alone, and clearly hear your local guide’s commentary.

Note: You’ll adore our hidden break points!

See Istanbul’s top sights on a full-day city tour.
Cover the must-sees and discover detail not obvious if exploring alone.
Visit the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palaca and more, with your guide for perfect navigation.

Comfortable shoes are recommended. It is a full day walking tour.

If you have any further questions please DM me along with your booking.

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Sultanahmet Square, next to the German Fountain which is next to the Blue Mosque.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Arash_k
Mar 20, 2024
What an AMAZING person and experience! - This tour guide was THE BEST experience for those who appreciate a warm, kind, well-informed, magical experience of learning about Istanbul, its history and and it's layers of mythology, anthropology and adventure... Turkish hospitality and warmth; and for those of you who want to understand the richness of the sites... this is THE tour guide!!!
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Anahitak2020
Mar 17, 2024
Best tour of Istanbul - March 2024 - I’ve been to Istanbul twice before, but Tukçe made us feel like family. We were a group of 4, and she was able to adapt and relate so much history into our tour, that will forever remain with us as memories. She is fun, energetic and always able to grasp our attention. A perfect experience and definitely looking to book more tours with her. Çok teşekkür ederim sevgilim! ❤️
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Angeliquebb9414zt
Feb 4, 2024
Perf ct - It was a great tour. A very educated and knowledgeable guide. I would recommend it to anyone. The time passes very quickly. Istanbul is a very beautiful city. It would be pointless to visit this city full of history and culture without a guide.
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Arturobb3934bk
Dec 30, 2023
Thank you for this unforgettable experience! - As it was our first time in Istanbul, we wanted to get a good overview of the city and learn from a local what are the best places to shop, eat and visit. Our guide Rose took us on a wonderful two-day tour of the city and exceeded all of our expectations. I especially liked his great knowledge of history and all the tips he gave us for eating out, traveling safely around the city, and finding hidden gems in the bazaar. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!
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Saylorkiddd
Oct 20, 2023
Perfect tour to visit all must-go spots of Istanbul - It was a very nice tour. We were really pleased. Our guides were knowledgeable, respectful and polite. They introduced the city very well. I recommend it to everyone.
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Anirudh_n
Oct 14, 2023
A beautiful mini tour - I had one day stopover at Istanbul, courtesy Turkish Airlines business class stopover program and I decided to sign up for a walking tour and glad I did it with Elif. Elif was my tour guide and was in touch with me two days before the tour in Istanbul. She had sent me meeting point instructions promptly before the tour started. I was delayed by an hour or so but she patiently waited at the meeting point sending me instructions on time. The tour included all the places advertised, however we could not spend time or visit grandbazar because of clock. I felt like I was meeting up with an old friend. Elif had incredible historical knowledge of the culture, city, customs and traditions. She also helped me reach my next destination at a cruise pickup point. I wish I had more time to walk more around the city, relax a bit with some turkish coffee. Thanks Elif for the tour on your birthday. Hope to see you soon again!
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Kevinyr2923qb
Aug 8, 2023
group leader from Taiwan - experienced and kind to my group.nice guide!hope to see her again very soon. Thank you very much for everything
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Igorarmanhan
Jun 4, 2023
Glad to meet you Rose - It was a great trip to Turkey! I finally got some time to discover this amazing country. Our guide was really informative, helped us with every small detail we asked for. Thanks for the patience and good time. witnessing the mass in Church of St. Anthony of Padua was real life experience fro me.
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Alicemy81sf
Nov 21, 2022
Awesome tour! - Awesome tour in Istanbul! My guide was knowledgeable and professional. Bazar was very suggestive and characteristic, excellent for souvenirs. I highly recommend them!
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Armaan_veer25
May 31, 2022
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G - In one word, Tugce was AMAZING! She is soft spoken, and has so much patience. I would 101% recommend her. If you are looking for a local guide in Turkey and reading this, it is your sign to book a tour with Tugce - you won’t regret it. She has so much knowledge to share and is very helpful + kind. I really enjoyed by time spending with Tugce who was with me from the beginning of the trip in Istanbul to magical Cappadocia. Thank you so much for everything dearest Tugce! 💕 See you soon! Xoxo
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