Istanbul Walking Tour: Explore Historic Sites

I am an officially licensed tour guide by the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, with over ten years of experience.

Born and raised in Istanbul, I still reside here and am eager to share my extensive knowledge of the city with you. With me, you’ll enjoy priority access to museums, bypassing the queues.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - This remarkable site, over 1500 years old, is not easily explored alone due to its complexity and popularity. It is always bustling with visitors. With an official licensed guide, you can bypass the ticket line, enjoying priority access and gaining insights from a guide with a decade of experience.
  • Blue Mosque -…
What's Included
  • Fast track with guide
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
  • Guiding fee
What's Not Included
  • Basilica Cistern admission fee (37 Euro)
  • Private transportation
  • Topkapı Palace (49 Euro)
  • Hagia Sophia Entry (€25euro)
Location
Babı Hümayun Cd No:1
Babı Hümayun Caddesi
IN FRONT OF HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Adventure450958
Apr 15, 2026
Incredible day in Istanbul with amazing guide - We spent an amazing day in Istanbul with Tanju seeing Hagia Sophia, Topaki Palace, Basilia Cistern and Grand Bazzar. Tanju was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, friendly and fun. He took us to an authentic and delicious lunch (our best meal in Istanbul) and introduced our kids to Turkish Ive Crram. We loved the whole day and highly recommend
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Carriewh5581yf
Apr 14, 2026
The Best Guide Ever - Tanju was recommended by a friend and he did not disappoint. We only had two days in Istanbul but felt like we were able to fit everything worth seeing and doing into our short time. Tanju was great at giving us the history of the City but as important immersed us in the culture. We would hire him for a week if we could. Definitely will recommend him to anyone traveling to this beautiful city.
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Claytonw943
Mar 16, 2026
Amazing day! - I was referred to Tanju from another friend who came here. I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know who to trust here. I contacted him and he made time in my schedule the next day. He took me around the city for hours, giving great details of its incredible history. His English is amazing, he was attentive and I felt very comfortable and safe. I would recommend him to any group!
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Tarrah011
Feb 15, 2026
A great intro to Hagia Sophia - I went on this tour with Tanju and he was super knowledgeable and friendly. He communicated well and helped us find the meeting spot. We just booked a Hagia Sophia tour and it was a little bit short so if I had to do it again I would have have Tanju tour us through the Blue Mosque as well. But overall a nice visit to Hagia Sophia.
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Alexandrac3629
Feb 13, 2026
Highly recommended, super recommended!! - I went with my mom and a small group of friends on tour with Tanju. It was a wonderful experience, he knows a lot about the whole story. He took us to the best places, showed us the best views for photos and took us to eat in splendid places. My friend says, this man is an encyclopedia. Postscript: I recommend the “En Chinga Tour”! Thanks, Tanju!
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Dorothymc2025
Dec 2, 2025
Perfect Private Istanbul Tour With Tanju - We joined a private tour of Istanbul with our guide, Tanju, and it was an amazing experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, especially about Roman, Ottoman and modern Turkey history, and his storytelling made everything come alive. We entered the museums without waiting ticket line, which made the day even more enjoyable. This wasn’t just a regular tour — it was a mix of history, culture, gastronomy, and local flavors. Tanju is very polite, humble, and genuinely attentive. He took great care of us throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Istanbul
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Anastasia
Nov 23, 2025
The Best Guide in Istanbul! Tanju made every sight interesting and had amazing historical insights and hidden stories - We had an amazing tour in Istanbul with Tanju! He showed us all the key sights with the perfect balance of history, culture, and fun stories. Every stop became even more interesting thanks to the way he explained the city’s past and connected it to what we were seeing. We also asked him many tricky questions, and he somehow had an answer for every single one of them! Truly impressive knowledge and a great sense of humor. If you want a guide who brings Istanbul to life and makes the whole experience unforgettable, Taju is the one. Highly recommended!
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David
Nov 9, 2025
He made all the difference! - Tanju was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable. It’s a cliche, but he really did make Istanbul come alive. And his personality and friendship doubled the enjoyment of our trip. Get him if you possibly can.
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328effiey
Oct 30, 2025
I love coming to Turkey - Everything was delightful. This was my second time and they always take great care of me when I visit. Outstanding job!!
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Alexandranb6801jg
Oct 30, 2025
The best guide ever - I highly recommend this tour! It’s very interesting. Plus, the guide, Tanju, is amazing because he gets us into many attractions and points of interest without having to wait in line. This makes the day much more dynamic, fun, and engaging. Tanju’s attitude is very friendly and warm, which makes us feel at home and eager to come back to Istanbul.
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From $130
up to 9 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).