Peel back the layers of Turkish history with this self-guided audio tour of Istanbul’s historic heart. Walk past bronze-plated history, an ancient stadium, and uncover intriguing stories of Kaiser Wilhelm and the Sultan. Download the tour on the VoiceMap app and explore at your own pace.
Peel back the layers of Turkish history with this self-guided audio tour of Istanbul’s historic heart. Walk past bronze-plated history, an ancient stadium, and uncover intriguing stories of Kaiser Wilhelm and the Sultan. Download the tour on the VoiceMap app and explore at your own pace.
- Walled Obelisk - The tour passes the Walled Obelisk.
- Serpent Column - The tour passes the Serpent Column.
- Obelisk of Theodosius - The tour passes the Obelisk of Theodosius.
- Sultanahmet Square - The tour passes the Sultanahmet Square.
- German Fountain - The tour passes the German Fountain.
- Sultan Ahmet Turbesi - The tour…
- Walled Obelisk - The tour passes the Walled Obelisk.
- Serpent Column - The tour passes the Serpent Column.
- Obelisk of Theodosius - The tour passes the Obelisk of Theodosius.
- Sultanahmet Square - The tour passes the Sultanahmet Square.
- German Fountain - The tour passes the German Fountain.
- Sultan Ahmet Turbesi - The tour passes the Sultan Ahmet Türbesi.
- Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Foundation - The tour passes the Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Foundation.
- Arasta Bazaar - The tour passes through the Arasta Bazaar.
- Blue Mosque - The tour passes The Blue Mosque.
- Hippodrome Stone Seat - The tour passes the Hippodrome Stone Seat.
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) - The tour ends outside the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.

- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
Istanbul is reminiscent of a grand cake, with historical layers amassed one on top of the other. Step into Sultanahmet, the core of antiquity within the city, a breathtaking attraction for tourists.
Embark on this self-paced audio journey as an introductory foray into Turkish culture. Orient yourself in preparation for the exploration of Istanbul….
Istanbul is reminiscent of a grand cake, with historical layers amassed one on top of the other. Step into Sultanahmet, the core of antiquity within the city, a breathtaking attraction for tourists.
Embark on this self-paced audio journey as an introductory foray into Turkish culture. Orient yourself in preparation for the exploration of Istanbul. Meander by a multitude of bronze-steeped landmarks, alongside an archaic coliseum, and uncover the rationale behind Sultan’s wary regard for Kaiser Wilhelm…
The tour is set for your convenience. Simply transfer it to the VoiceMap application while connected to a wireless network and then, when you feel inclined, hit the ‘Start Tour’ command. The excursion permits pauses at your leisure, and upon resumption, it seamlessly continues from the last point.
Your host is Arzu Altinay, who helms a company specializing in pedestrian tours throughout Istanbul. Discover more details concerning her guided excursions. She harbors a passion for composing, wandering, yarn-spinning…and a fine glass of vino.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.