Istanbul Walking Tours

Istanbul: Where Empires Meet and Stories Unfold

Istanbul on Foot: A Journey Through Time and Culture to Explore Istanbul’s Icons and Hidden Corners

Explore Istanbul — where continents meet and empires converge.
Once Byzantium, later Constantinople, today a vibrant blend of East and West — Istanbul is a city layered with history, culture, and living traditions. Our Istanbul walking tours take you through its bustling squares, colorful bazaars, majestic palaces, and sacred landmarks, from the grandeur of Hagia Sophia to the serenity of Blue Mosque.

Step into the stories behind the skyline.
With expert local guides, skip-the-line entry, and thoughtfully paced itineraries, you’ll discover not just the major highlights, but also the local neighborhoods and hidden corners that bring Istanbul’s unique character to life. 

 

OUR scheduled TOURS in istanbul
Likely to sell out!
€49

Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour With Tickets

Check out two of Istanbul’s greatest monuments on this small-group walking tour. Experience the splendor and charm of both Islam and Greek Orthodox religions, standing side by side in this unique area.

 

3 Must-See Sights in One Tour!
€59

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Tour with Entry Tickets

Explore Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a 3-hour guided walking tour. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern with pre-reserved tickets. Enjoy a more personal experience in a small-group setting.

All Tickets are included!
€99

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour

Visit Istanbul’s top sites—Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern—with pre-reserved tickets. Explore Ottoman and Byzantine wonders in a small group or private tour.

Limited Group Size
€47

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Tickets

Step inside Topkapi Palace and its Harem on a guided small-group tour. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets as you explore Ottoman imperial life, sacred relics, the Treasury, and royal secrets.

Must-See Attractions!
€59

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Tickets

Uncover the wonders of Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern on a small group tour with pre-reserved tickets. Learn about the history of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires from expert local guides.

Fully Customisable
€250

Istanbul: Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers

Explore the must-see sights of Istanbul on a full-day private tour designed for cruise passengers. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

Perfect for a Short Stay
€185

Istanbul: Private Half Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers

Make the most of your time ashore on a private half-day tour from Galataport. Discover Istanbul’s highlights with your private guide and a flexible itinerary shaped around your interests and ship schedule.

Eat Like a Local!
€390

Istanbul: Authentic Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy

Discover authentic Turkish flavors on a private Kadikoy food tour in Istanbul. Cross the Bosphorus by ferry, explore lively local markets, and taste traditional specialties on the city’s vibrant Asian side.

Let us design your private tour

Looking for a different itinerary, a bespoke tour experience? We create private experiences tailored entirely to you — whether you’re planning a family adventure, a corporate retreat, or marking a special occasion. Each itinerary is shaped around your interests and pace, with exclusive access, personal insight, and seamless delivery at every step.

Rated as a 5-Star Tour Experience

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Thanos Karatzias
October 3, 2026
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An amazing tour, Emre was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Enaira Sseh
October 2, 2026
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Very interestingly guided tour by Murat , a very friendly, patient guide through Hagia Sophia, blue mosque and Cisterna.
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Mike Mitsios
October 2, 2026
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Really nice experience! I had as tour guide Mert for topkapi and the whole experience felt so full, he covered everything and asked all of our questions. He was funny and helpful from the beginning till the end.
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Barbara Mackie
October 1, 2026
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Farhan was an excellent guide. Looked after the whole group. He was very informative and happy to answer questions. Would highly recommend this tour, we got so much more out of visit to The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern by having Farhan as a guide
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Timothy Iteen
October 1, 2026
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Murat was fantastic!
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Sarah Malone
October 1, 2026
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Fantastic experience, our guide was so knowledgeable and even waited for extra time as our cruise ship docked late!
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Ann-louise Lewis
September 30, 2026
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Emre was a great guide. Very informative and interesting. Brought both buildings to life!
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Andre Esterhuizen
September 29, 2026
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Enre was an excellent and patient guide. Thanks for a great experience 👍 🙏
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ashok chopra
September 28, 2026
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Great tour! Emre was our guide. Knows everything and such a fun personality. He was terrific!
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Katrina L
September 28, 2026
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Emre was great
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Abi Roy
September 28, 2026
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A great experience! We saw the Hagia Sophia, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), and the Basilica Cistern. Our lady guide was fantastic, sharing about history, culture, and individual stories that helped to bring these places to life. And since they took care of the tickets, it was so easy—we only had to show up and everything was taken care of for us! Would definitely recommend. :)
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Rainer Guenzel
September 26, 2026
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Excellent tour guide Kaan. Very knowledgeable and informs about the complex history and traditions in a very easy-to-understand manner. Thank you for this unforgettable experience.
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NDJ
September 26, 2026
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It was a rewarding experience. Covered the three main attractions in just three hours. Emre was an excellent tour guide and knew the history well. He answered all our questions and gave us sufficient time to take photos at our own pace. Personally, I would have preferred if Emre spoke a bit slower to enable us to understand every piece of history better. With his knowledge and experience, it seems normal though!
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Marina Reifferscheid
September 26, 2026
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Coole Tour, cooler Guide (Ismail), die Hagia Sophia eine Baustelle, der Eintritt dafür zu teuer.
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Stephen Brown
September 25, 2026
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We had a very interesting and enjoyable tour of the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia and Basilica Cistern provided by our tour guide, Furkan. He was very knowledgeable and conveyed his own interest in what he was showing us
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Bonnie Friel
September 24, 2026
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We did the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Cistern tour today. Mert was our tour guide and he made the tour well worth the price. Very interesting, informative and fun. Highly recommend.
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Al Sosa
September 24, 2026
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We had a fantastic time. Mert our tour guide was awesome, extremely knowledgeable and really took the time to explain the history about the areas where we were. When we return to Istanbul we’ll be sure to ask for him - what an amazing place.
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Vincent Murtagh
September 24, 2026
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What a wonderful tour! Our guide, Maert, is a great communicator with a huge amount of knowledge across a wide range of subjects I feel I have been informed, educated and entertained Highly recommend
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Phil Bullock
September 24, 2026
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Matt was very informative and took great care of the group
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Lorraine Ross
September 23, 2026
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Buket is a friendly and informative guide 👍 gave great recommendations of where to go while in Istanbul Your of both mosques and basilica was amazing