Full Coverage Istanbul Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

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

Explore Istanbul’s history and culture with our full day Istanbul walking tour. A journey through iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace, as well as hidden gems such as the Fountain of Ahmet III and the Grand Bazaar. Our expert guides weave stories, bringing each site to life, from absorbing panoramic views at the Galata Tower to immersing yourself in the artistic offerings of the Pera Museum. Join us for a walking tour that exceeds expectations, creating lasting memories and a profound appreciation for Istanbul’s rich cultural diversity.

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.

Customer Ratings
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Monetj762
Jul 3, 2024
Excellent service and guidance - We had 3 full days in Istanbul and İzmir with TG. She was an absolute stunning guide and friend for us. Very knowledgeable and informative guide and great experience.
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298damilolaa
Jun 26, 2024
100% Recommend - The tour was amazing! TG showed us the most beautiful areas in the city, great for taking photos. She knows so much about the city it was nice to learn about the history in Istanbul. I’m so glad I had TG Rose as my tour guide! It was a great experience
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Serafthj
Jun 22, 2024
We recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know the city! - The tour was very informative, entertaining and varied. We saw many sights in Istanbul, such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Galata, Taksim, and much more. Our guide was very competent, personable and funny. He told us a lot about the history, culture and politics of Istanbul and also gave us some tips for restaurants, bars and museums. The tour was well organized, we had enough time to take photos and ask questions. The tour was a highlight of our visit to Istanbul and we can recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know the city!
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288cicig
May 28, 2024
We love you Rose, best Turkey guide ever - Me and my group members has amazing time with Rose. We travelled around Turkey for 8 unbelievable days. Rose organised everything nice and smooth for us, we didn't need to think about anything at all, just enjoyed this beautiful country. Highly recommended as a guide and friend love you Rose
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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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