Ghost City Istanbul Walking Tour: Uncover 1500-Year-Old Mysteries in Istanbul's Underworld

Uncover the mysteries of Istanbul’s underworld on a ghost city walking tour. Explore the 1500-year-old parallel city beneath the streets and discover its macabre history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Serpent Column - The Serpent Column (Ancient Greek: Τrikarenos Οphis “Three-headed Serpent”), also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople in Istanbul, Turkey.

What's Included
  • All Local Taxes
  • Professional Guidance
What's Not Included
  • Tickets
  • Entry Admissions
  • Tips
Additional Information

Beneath the sun-soaked streets and stunning architecture lies a darker side to istanbul. Descend deep below istanbul’s centrum into a parallel city, a city that is more than 1500 years old. Stretching across an enormous area of former quarry and made up of an intricate series of tunnels, this macabre site is one of the most fascinating places you’ll…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

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

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Wander677066
Jul 10, 2025
Cool history however this is not a ghost store. This is a really cool historical walking tour, which I highly recommend - It’s a very cool historical walking tour… We learned a lot about the real Constantinople versus the size at Istanbul is today… The sisters are absolutely amazing
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X9782cabaileys
Jun 26, 2025
History brought to life - As a Canadian tourist, what absolutely blew me away was how your guide could weave together the intricate stories of emperors, sultans, and architects across centuries! Standing in the Basilica Cistern and hearing about the Medusa heads - how they were placed upside down, that level of detail was incredible. Our guide's knowledge of the stories of places intrigue made me feel like I was walking through a living novel. The way she explained the architectural genius behind the Hagia Sophia's massive dome - how it seemed to float without visible support and influenced mosque design for centuries - was absolutely captivating. And learning about the secret meanings behind the Iznik tiles' patterns in the Blue Mosque, each color and design telling a story, showed such deep cultural understanding.
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238bernardz
May 31, 2025
Excellent tour - Istanbul is breathtaking but underground is another world. We enjoyed every second with Rose. This city is more than what it seems, every corner has a different story and sightseeing surprise. This whole city is like an open air museum itself.
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767tedk
Feb 18, 2025
A unique tour - Underground of Istanbul is something I have never experienced before. You can find a medusa underneath Hagia Sophia, really amazing
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Voyager48208593215
Dec 30, 2024
Excellent tour - This was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Rose was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and so happy to answer questions. If you want to really learn about the history of the city (and more), this is the tour for you!
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Sandeepach
Dec 28, 2024
11/10 must do if in Istanbul - My wife and I did three different historical walks during our trip, and this was hands down the best one. Rose planned our walk incredibly well and was so knowledgeable that we really left fascinated with Istanbul's history. She was also very personable and gave us some excellent recommendations around the city. 11/10 would definitely recommend, and we'll be coming back the next time we're in Istanbul.
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C5158adstevenj
Nov 1, 2024
Great tour - Our guide Rose was excellent, informative and fun. The cisterns were very cool. An unknown below ground treasure of Istanbul
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632robl
Oct 14, 2024
Loved the Tour - Elle was a great guide, knowledgable and entertaining. Good to hear and see some things that are not on the mass tourism agenda!
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M144nqsamuelg
Sep 3, 2024
Thank you Rose its amazing - Very interesting tour with a different point of storytelling. We loved it and enjoyed every second. Underground of Istanbul is breathtaking
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Tindalh2024
Aug 25, 2024
Very much Recommend all - Excellent story telling and different point of views. We really enjoyed our time with Rose. Medusa was fascinating of all
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).