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Old City Highlights Cultural Walking Tour of Istanbul

9.7 (107)

If you want to explorer and comprehend the full of history of the city which dates back 8500 years, you are at the right address. I'm willing to show you my beautiful city's culture, history, local life and all the stories that are to discover.

Provided by GUIDE4ISTANBUL

2h 30min

1:30 PM

2h 30min

1:30 PM

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Explore Istanbul’s historic center at your own pace. Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque while uncovering hidden gems and local stories that reveal the city’s rich history and culture.

Provided by TouringBee

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

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24,870 Reviews in Istanbul

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

by Sara Jiménez

(1 review)

"Great visit"

Halil is a great guide! he gave us lot of tips about what to visit in istambul, and he show us turkish traditions and authentic places. Thank you!

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

by Jim Mckenna

(1 review)

"Great introduction to Istanbul"

This was a great tour to start our time in Istanbul and we found it really informative. We were the only 2 on the tour and at first we wefe a bit daunted by this. But the guide was excellent...

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

by giuseppina gelpi

(1 review)

"Ottimo!"

Excellent tour, well-organized, perfect Italian, and a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. Excellent

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 14, 2026

by Josue Vasquez

(1 review)

"The best tour in Istanbul"

Ismail gave us the best tour that we have had so far in our trip (we have been in various tours). He was very interested in crafting a tour specifically for interest. He was very personable. He...

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

by Ho Emeryn

(1 review)

"Great overview"

Emer (I hope I got your name right) was an excellent tour guide. The histories he provided gave me a deeper insight into my trip and allowed me to better appreciate the sights I visited. In...

Reviewed on Aug 09, 2026

by Lisa Tassi

(2 reviews)

"Tour utile e piacevole"

Our knowledgeable and attentive guide took us to the main points of interest in the historic center. After we entered the Blue Mosque together, at the end of the tour he gave us some great...

Reviewed on Aug 05, 2026

by Janina Metz

(1 review)

"Good tour definitely a must do"

We were in a really small group and were due to that able to talk freely and move on quickly. Our guide was really nice and tried to make sure everyone understood her

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Sophia Trutwin

(1 review)

"Anschaulich"

I learned so much about the history and sights in the Old Town. It was explained in such a clear and engaging way that it’s easy to remember.

Reviewed on Aug 03, 2026

by Ricardo Fernandes

(3 reviews)

"Smart choice for a first Istambul glimpse"

Emre is a very well prepared and a very friendly guy that will take you on the first steps to know a little bit better the history and the culture of Istambul. Not to miss!

Reviewed on Aug 03, 2026

by Montserrat Gonzalez Ruiz

(2 reviews)

"Recomendable"

That was a great overview of history; after that, Nadir sent us a lot of very useful information

Reviewed on Aug 02, 2026

by Nils Kohler

(1 review)

"Top"

Highly recommended to do a tour with Haktan. It was very interesting and fun!

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