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Old City Tour: From Constantinople to Istanbul

9.7 (210)

I will take you to some known places and share with you not so well-known stories :) The tour route also includes many hidden gems that even some locals might not know about!

Provided by haktan tursun

2h 15min

2:30 PM

2h 15min

2:30 PM

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Must-See Istanbul: Old City & Daily Life

9.8 (541)

Discover the top historical sites, bustling markets, and local bazaars of Istanbul with our comprehensive tour. Gain valuable insights and maximize your Istanbul adventure with our expertly crafted itinerary.

Provided by Istanbulian Guides

3 hours

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

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Free Tour of Istanbul

9.2 (6,334)

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

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

2h 30min

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

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Two Continents one City: Istanbul Free Tour from Europe to Asia

9.8 (291)

A tour that includes the beautiful parts of the two different continents. We will cross the Bosphorus together on a ferry and talk about the amazing history of this legendary city.

Provided by haktan tursun

2h 45min

9:55 AM, 10:00 AM

2h 45min

9:55 AM, 10:00 AM

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

9.5 (771)

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

2h 30min

10:00 AM

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Magical Hagia Sophia: Evening Tour

9.6 (9)

Experience the awe-inspiring grandeur of history! Join our tour to marvel at the stunning domes, intricate mosaics, and captivating history all in one place. Explore the interior and exterior of this remarkable building.

Provided by Mertcan Icuz

1h 45min

5:00 PM

1h 45min

5:00 PM

€80.00

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PREMIUM Blue Mosque Tour: Guided by Dr Sib

9.6 (63)

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

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM +2 More +2 More

1h 15min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM +2 More +2 More

From €15.00

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An Essential Free Tour of Istanbul

9.3 (221)

Enjoy the essential tour of Istanbul, one of the most interesting cities in the world. Discover how the inhabitants lived between walls built by Byzantine emperors.

Provided by Paraguas Blanco Tours

3 hours

10:30 AM

3 hours

10:30 AM

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Discover Istanbul Free Tour

9.3 (5)

We stroll through old Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district where there are the most important monuments such as the Blue Mosque,The Hagia Sophia,The Hippodrome,The Topkapi Palace,The Basilica Cistern

Provided by Muzaffer

2 hours

10:30 AM

2 hours

10:30 AM

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Essentials of Istanbul For a First Timer

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Join the best tour to discover the must-see places in Istanbul on your first visit. Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and more. Includes stops to try local delicacies and take memorable photos.

Provided by Unsal Koslu

7 hours

9:00 AM

7 hours

9:00 AM

From €50.00

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21,457 Reviews in Istanbul

"Istanbul in a nutshell"

Fantastic three-hour tour of Istanbul.During the trip we learned a bit of history and everyday life.Our guide Emre spoke interestingly and with humor.I recommend it to everyone

"Great tour!"

Quite a thorough tour with lots of a good information from an expert!

"Visita Estambul clasica"

Good visit, with a very good guide. You visit all the must-see places in Istanbul and you have a general idea of what not to miss. Good advice and recommendations.

"Two continents"

Guide was a wealth of knowledge and humour. Highly recommend Haktan as a guide. You will not regret it.

"Fener walking tour"

Yunus was an informative and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed good tour and learning about the history of Fener and Balat. Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to see beyond the main tourist...

"Una experiencia que vale la pena"

We had a good time. During the tour the explanations were clear. It is worth the visit with Freetour

"great introduction to Istanbul"

Pinar was very informative and had a very high energy throughtout the 2-2.5hr waking tour. She was very engaging and told a lot of jokes along the way to keep everything fun and enjoyable. i would...

"Istanbul tours with Haktan"

Two excellent tours of Istanbul. Haktan is an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, informative, friendly and funny. We would recommend both his tours wholeheartedly!

"Perfect"

Thank you for the tour, we had great explanations and Arsen Guía was very nice and thoughtful. Thank you for everything !! You can book and be sur to have a nice time :)

"Suleymaniye mosque and grand bazaar"

It was a good tour information was diverse and we saw a lot. The guide Mustafa did also talked about the turkish culture abd this was also very interesting. We had a very nixe afternoon

"Blue mosque"

Was a very nice tour with a lot of information on the mosque but also on the turkish culture

"A very informative tour and a funny and sarcastic tour guide."

Thank you Hakan for those very useful tips, we enjoyed your one continent in one city tour.

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