Istanbul Sightseeing Walking Tour
from $80.46
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 3-hour city tour will take you on a journey through the landmarks and legends that have shaped modern Istanbul.
You’ll stroll through Sultanahmet Square and Ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and amble past Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, hidden areas and bustling streets of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s top rated sites from outside. Choose from morning or afternoon departure.
• Spot Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
• Learn about the city’s history from your guide
• Wander the city’s secret backstreets
• Stop by Spice Market
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet your guide outside 'FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE,' just a 2-minute walk from the (T1) Sultanahmet tram stop. Your guide, easily identifiable by their tour guide badge, will be waiting for you at the cafe entrance.
Itinerary
- 1Basilica Cistern
Learn about Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology and recognize a scene in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love..
- 2Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Admire the impressive dome one of the world's architectural masterpieces once was the world’s largest cathedral..
- 3Historic Areas of Istanbul
The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
- 4Caferaga Medresesi
The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese and now recognized as an important center of Turkish classical arts where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.
- 5Sogukcesme Sokak
This is a small street with beautiful historic Ottoman era houses
- 6TopkapI Palace
Learn about the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans and hear the glory of the past.
- 7Sultanahmet Square
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
- 8Blue Mosque
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.
- 9Hippodrome
Go to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races, see the ruins and hear the stories behind the scene
- 10German Fountain
Constructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.
- 11Serpent Column
Also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
- 12Walled Obelisk
A Roman monument in the form of an obelisk. It is situated at the southern end of the ancient chariot-racing track of Constantinople
- 13Tahtakale District
"Shop till you drop" in Tahtakale, a sub-district of Istanbul's Eminönü, where you can find anything and everything you are looking for, all for resonable prices.
- 14Misir Carsisi
Experience the bustle of the Spice Market and lose yourself among the spice, herbs, nuts and Turkish Delight stalls.
- 15Eminonu Square
An area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.
- 16Galata Koprusu
This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.
What's included
- Professional Guide
- Small Group
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
