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Must-See Istanbul: Old City & Daily Life

9.8 (747)

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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Old City Tour: From Constantinople to Istanbul

9.8 (257)

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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Taksim to Galata Free Tour: Turkish Coffee Tasting & Rooftop View

9.7 (39)

Join us on a walking tour from Taksim to Galata and discover Istanbul’s vibrant heart! Explore historic streets, iconic landmarks, and rich culture. Uncover the stories that make this city’s past and present come alive.

Provided by walkytalky

2h 45min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

2h 45min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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Old City Highlights Cultural Walking Tour of Istanbul

9.7 (105)

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 All-in-One Free Walking Tour

9.8 (46)

Join us on an all-in-one free walking tour of Istanbul! Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time. Discover the city's rich history with short stops at key spots in the Old City. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Provided by Turquoise Walks

2h 45min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM +1 More +1 More

2h 45min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM +1 More +1 More

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Essential Free Tour: Firs Day in Istanbul

9.2 (234)

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

9:30 AM, 10:00 AM +1 More +1 More

3 hours

9:30 AM, 10:00 AM +1 More +1 More

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Grand Bazaar: From Rooftops to the Secret Passages

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Join our tour and discover the fascinating history of the Grand Bazaar. We'll start with a stunning view from a nearby old inn, then tour the Bazaar and reveal its secrets hidden from untrained eyes. Do not miss it.

Provided by Mertcan Icuz

2h 30min

11:30 AM, 1:00 PM +2 More +2 More

2h 30min

11:30 AM, 1:00 PM +2 More +2 More

From €26.00

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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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