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Free Tour of Istanbul

9.2 (6,704)

Join us and discover Istanbul's rich history and vibrant street art! Explore the city's unique charm with fun facts and anecdotes. Laugh and learn on our top-rated daily tours. Don't miss out. Experience the best of Istanbul today!

Provided by Viaurbis Tours

2h 30min

8:45 AM, 10:30 AM +3 More +3 More

2h 30min

8:45 AM, 10:30 AM +3 More +3 More

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Free Tour of Istanbul: Essential History & Inner Visit to a Mosque

9.5 (921)

Discover the old part of Istanbul accompanied by an enthusiastic official guide. Get a chance to step into the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia and pass along the Grand Bazaaar, the German Fountain as well as many more.

Provided by Free Istanbul Tours

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

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Legends of the Night: Istanbul's Historical Old City Free Tour

8.9 (10)

Discover Istanbul’s historic heart under the magic of moonlight with an expert guide. Join me on a walking tour through the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and more, and hear fascinating stories of empires, sultans, and hidden legends.

Provided by Emrah Yildirim

2 hours

8:00 PM

2 hours

8:00 PM

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Sultanahmet & Old City Tour: An Expert-Led Experience

9.8 (75)

Explore the mighty empires of history on a small-group tour of Istanbul. Discover the past through the grandeur of monumental structures as we interpret their significance, uncovering the secrets of some of the most powerful empires in history.

Provided by Dr Sib

1h 15min

6:30 PM

1h 15min

6:30 PM

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Premium Istanbul Old Town Essentials with Dr Sib

9.6 (75)

Explore Istanbul's history and architecture in a tour that covers Sultanahmet Square, the Serpent Column, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain and the Blue Mosque. Learn about the city's ancient roots.

Provided by Dr Sib

1h 15min

7:30 AM, 6:30 PM

1h 15min

7:30 AM, 6:30 PM

From €12.00

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Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket

8.5 (304)

Provided by Istanbul E-pass

30 minutes

From €57.50

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Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide

8.5 (79)

Provided by Aloha Ventures Limited

1 hour

From €60.00

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Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

7.9 (13)

Provided by Istanbul E-pass

25 minutes

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +14 More +14 More

25 minutes

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +14 More +14 More

From €57.50

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Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern: Guided Tour

7.3 (54)

Provided by Cosmic Tickets Audios Turizm ve Tic. Ltd Sti.

30 minutes

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM +1 More +1 More

30 minutes

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM +1 More +1 More

From €79.50

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Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Tickets + Tour

7.1 (26)

Provided by Cosmic Tickets Audios Turizm ve Tic. Ltd Sti.

4 hours

9:45 AM, 1:45 PM +1 More +1 More

4 hours

9:45 AM, 1:45 PM +1 More +1 More

From €54.00

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24,851 Reviews in Istanbul

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

by Angie Passaro

(4 reviews)

"Emre was amazing!"

It was a very didactic, entertaining and useful tour. Emre gave us a lot of recommendations, historical facts and added some jokes during the explanation which made the experience even...

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

by Philippa Boulter

(1 review)

"Fab Tour!"

This tour was fabulous - very informative, interesting, and engaging. We learnt so much about Turkey and, of course, Istanbul. I discovered lots of fascinating things about the city that I didn’t...

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

by Helena Santos

(1 review)

"Welcome to istanbul"

We did the tour the first day of our arrival. The tour was a small group which made it very pleasant. Our guide was very friendly and she would answer our questions. Not only talking about the...

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

by Patricia Salas

(3 reviews)

"Edu fue increible"

Edu taught us about history, shared facts with us, and answered all our questions. He was great.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

by Antonia Salsano

(7 reviews)

"A short view of Istanbul"

The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend booking this tour if you want to explore a bit of Istanbul and don't have much time.

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Toni Pounds

(1 review)

"Istanbul in 3 hours!"

Hakan was absolutely brilliant. Knowledgeable, passionate and thoroughly entertaining. We have recommended him to our son who is visiting Istanbul in four weeks. Thank you, Hakan, for making our...

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Ana Santos

(1 review)

"Imprescindible"

An excellent and very entertaining guide.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

by Michael Rosenkilde-Hansen

(7 reviews)

"Great tour."

An entertaining and informative tour with a fantastic guide. We got plenty of great tips, along with valuable advice on what to do—and what to avoid. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

by Cristina Marchese

(1 review)

"Scoprire Istambul"

Thank you for the opportunity. Our guide, Muzafer—who was very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly—took us on a wonderful tour of Istanbul’s sights.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

by Carlos García Fernández

(4 reviews)

"Todo perfecto. Ideas y sugerencias muy válidas"

Everything was perfect. Very helpful ideas and suggestions

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

by Nacho Farreras

(3 reviews)

"Sensacional"

Ismael is charming and very friendly; he explained all the sights we visited, as well as interesting facts about the daily lives of Istanbul’s residents, along with tips for getting around the...

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

by Chiara Carlino

(1 review)

"Great Tour"

This tour was well organised and really helpful to start getting to know the wonderful city of Istanbul. Emre was great, and with his good humour he gave us loads of interesting and useful...

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