Best of Istanbul Old City 2024

Overview of the tour in Istanbul

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a free walking tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque.

See the magnificent Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapı Palace Garden. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.

Places to Visit:
-Topkapı Palace (from Outside)
-Hagia Irene Church
-Hagia Sophia (from Outside)
-Çemberlitaş Hammam (from Outside)
-Blue Mosque (Inside)
-Germain Fountain
-The Walled Obelisk
-Obelisk of Theodosius
-Serpent column
-İbrahim Pasha Palace
-Nakkaş Cistern (Inside)
-Grand Bazaar (Inside)

Useful information for the traveler:
-You may want to bring a scarf to enter the mosques

The capacity of the tour will be a minimum of 5 travelers and a maximum of 15 travelers to operate the tour.
Tips amount is between 10€ and 50€ (min contribution is €10 per person)
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays (during the tour time)
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Our Guides

Nehed (EN)

Ertuğ (ES)

On arrival

The meeting point will be Obelisk of Theodosius (Egyptian Obelisk) in the Sultanahmet Area. Our guide will be waiting for you with a Turkish flag or Turquoise Umbrella.

Things to note

-No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.
-if you are in a group of more than 8 people, we don't accept your reservation even if you make separate bookings. Your guide has the right not to accept your group if you come as a big group. This tour is designed for solo travelers, couples, and small groups. Please contact us if you have a big group so we can arrange a private tour for you.
-You may want to bring a scarf to enter the mosques.
-When the tour ends, you will be able to pay the guru whatever you consider fair. Some will pay €10, others $50. It's up to you!
-The capacity of the tour will be a minimum of 5 travelers and a maximum of 20 travelers to operate the tour.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.