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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“The guide was very good and had outstanding knowledge of the area. The guide was conducted at a very good pace.”
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.
“Walking though charming neighbourhoods with an informative guide. Good pace, lots of information, interesting stops. A different aspect of Istanbul - not the hectic atmosphere of Sultanahmet. The tour finished just in time for lunch- we then walked around a bit more and made our way back to town in our own time.”
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with an expert guide, from the Iron Church to the Ahrida Synagogue, ending with Turkish coffee.
“the guide really knew what he was talking about and was engaging and very knowledgeable. would recommend highly!”
Cross to Istanbul’s Asian side by intercontinental ferry, then stroll Kadıköy with a local guide for markets, bars, and sunset views.
“I really enjoyed the tour with Hal. His knowledge of the area is amazing and his suggestions places to eat and drink in the Asian side of the city were more than accurate. We also had an amazing time chatting about life, he's a star! 100% recpmmended”
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.
“The organization was good. The many objects of interest of Istanbul were very beautiful. The travel line in my language protruding.”
A 7-hour private guided walk through Istanbul’s Old City, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable and flexible with the itinerary. It was a great tour.”
A private 8-hour Istanbul walking day through Sultanahmet and beyond, with priority access, expert guides, and flexible route planning.
“Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful guide. Great sites. A very enjoyable day”
3-hour guided walk pairing Topkapi Palace with the Basilica Cistern. Small group, English guide, tickets included, Medusa myth included.
“Seeing the cisterns was an experience that was interesting and informative. It was lovely especially with the changing light display.”
Walk Galata with a live English guide, ride the funicular, visit churches and passageways, then finish at Galata Tower.
“It’s a walking tour and some areas are a bit steep. But Barak goes at your pace. He is so knowledgeable and passionate. Eon”
A 2-hour guided walk through Istanbul’s Fener and Balat, with colorful streets, Orthodox sites, Jewish landmarks, and stairs made for photos.
“Being able to learn so much of history and walking through the path, it took place. It’s amazing. Nevertheless, the tour guy was amazing at explaining it to us.It’s incredible to learn so much about history and walk through the path where it all happened. The tour guide was amazing at explaining everything to us.”
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.
“My wife and I spent a memorable entire day with Tuncer, our tour guide. He was a wealth of knowledge and provided us with so much historical and interesting information about the entire area. We spent 8 hours with Tuncer and we enjoyed the tour immensely. Would highly recommend the tour especially if you are…”
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