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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular walking tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat on a 3-hour guided route featuring the Bulgarian Iron Church and Ahrida Synagogue, plus coffee.
Most Popular“Tour was well organised. Our guide, Kubra, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She provided interesting insights which enhanced the tour. Highly recommended!”
Eat your way through Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar and Kadıköy with 8-9 tastings, a Bosphorus ferry ride, and dondurma in Moda.
“Sinan is a wonderfull guide and really knows his way around! We had a fantastic day with so much great food!”
Half-day walk through Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with churches, synagogues, rainbow stairs, and colorful houses for about 3 hours.
“A nice guided tour in that gives a good insight to the less known history of Istanbul. All thanks to a very knowledgeable guide.”
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with an expert guide, from the Iron Church to the Ahrida Synagogue, ending with Turkish coffee.
“The tour was informative, and it was a great way to see the area before it got too busy”
Cross to Istanbul’s Asian side by intercontinental ferry, then stroll Kadıköy with a local guide for markets, bars, and sunset views.
“the guide was very knowledgeable about history, customs and traditions. very informative and super easy to return back to European side on your own. highly recommend!”
See Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, and Grand Bazaar in one efficient 8-hour small-group day with a guide and skip-the-line help.
“excellent, especially the guide Sevilay. She took care of the group as if we were her family. tremendous knowledge and professional guide. Hats off to her. Defiantly recommend this tour to friends n family.”
A 7-hour private guided walk through Istanbul’s Old City, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar.
“Our day with Naci was truly excellent. Right from the start, he took the time to understand our preferences and crafted a tailored itinerary for us. We were delighted by his wealth of knowledge, not only about Istanbul's rich historical heritage but also its contemporary aspects. He went above and beyond to ensure we had…”
A private 8-hour Istanbul walking day through Sultanahmet and beyond, with priority access, expert guides, and flexible route planning.
“Schedule is flexible, Zeynep is passionate and extremely kind, I truly recommend her if you want to have an immersive experience in Sultanahmet area”
3-hour guided walk pairing Topkapi Palace with the Basilica Cistern. Small group, English guide, tickets included, Medusa myth included.
“We had an amazing guide, Elif.She was very knowledgeable about the cistern in Istanbul. She was very informative and personable. The guided tour was amazing thanks to our wonderful guide, thank you I would highly recommend this tour and this guide?”
Walk Galata with a live English guide, ride the funicular, visit churches and passageways, then finish at Galata Tower.
“The highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Burak Adam was the most knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and simply amazing guide. We will definitely keep in touch and will come back.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Istanbul’s Fener and Balat, with colorful streets, Orthodox sites, Jewish landmarks, and stairs made for photos.
“We loved exploring the Fener and Balat area — it’s colorful, full of charm, and rich in history. Not only did we learn so much from our guide, but we also found it was the best place to shop! I didn’t realize it until we visited the Grand Bazaar later — the prices in Fener…”
A fast 1.5-hour Sultanahmet walk with tickets included: German Fountain, Hippodrome, Sultanahmet Square, and the Blue Mosque.
“Both the tour and the guide are amazing.”
Skip the ticket line and walk the Basilica Cistern with a live Spanish guide, entry included, starting at the German Fountain.
5.5-hour guided walk through Galata Tower, Camondo Stairs, Golden Horn views, Fener & Balat, then Spice Bazaar shopping.
Walk Üsküdar and Kadıköy, ride Marmaray under the Bosphorus, see Ottoman mosques, enjoy included lunch, plus a return boat ride.
“Tuncer our guide contacted us prior to tour date to verify pickup location and time. He was prompt on time and place to start tour. It was interesting to use the mass transit systems, like taking the train under the Bosphorus to Asia. Seeing the contrast in cultures from conservative Uskudar versus metroplitan Kadikoy was…”
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