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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 walking tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
A 3-hour Istanbul walking tour through Fener and Balat, with St. George’s, the Bulgarian Iron Church, and the Ahrida Synagogue.
Most Popular“Yunas was very interesting, he made the stories fascinating. Also, as an older person who struggles with accents, he was very clear and easy to understand. This was the best tour I did during 3 days in Istanbul.”
Istanbul’s top sights on foot in a small group: Blue Mosque, Topkapi, the cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with pickup and skip-the-line help.
“I think this was the perfect choice I could have done, yes one long day walking lots & Lots but you end up seeing major sightseeing places in old Istanbul in one day. The guide Gurkan was amazing with great knowledge, A special thanks to him for this trip. I highly recommend this to all.”
Taste Istanbul from both sides of the Bosphorus with 8-9 tastings, Spice Bazaar breakfast, Kadıköy market bites, ferry ride, and Moda dondurma.
“The tour was great and I enjoyed it a lot. Our guide Feyzanor took us to very good selective traditional Turkish food outlets with amazing tasting food and gave us so much information about the Turkish cuisine and culture. Ten out of ten !!! Bravo !!!”
Half-day Fener-Balat walk in Istanbul with a small-group guide, photo stops, and multi-faith sights side by side, about 3 hours from $20.39.
“Walking though charming neighbourhoods with an informative guide. Good pace, lots of information, interesting stops. A different aspect of Istanbul - not the hectic atmosphere of Sultanahmet. The tour finished just in time for lunch- we then walked around a bit more and made our way back to town in our own time.”
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with an English guide: Iron Church, St. Mary of the Mongols, Ahrida Synagogue, plus Turkish coffee.
“Emre’s wealth of knowledge and passion for history made this colourful tour come to life. A delightful afternoon wandering, learning and appreciating how this fascinating community came to be and how it is evolving today.”
Walk Kadıköy on Istanbul’s Asian side with a guided food-and-street tour, plus a scenic one-way ferry from Eminönü.
“Very informative and took longer than 1.5 hours, which was nice. Hal was knowledgeable and kept to the point, and made sure we were all together.”
Old Town Istanbul orientation: German Fountain, mosques, Hagia Sophia views, Constantine column, Grand Bazaar, fruit tea. Tip-based.
“It was a great experience the tour guide was excellent and gave us a very good insight of the Greek history. Also included information on restaurants, Hamam, and places to visit. Loved the tour. It was tip bases and you tip according to the value you feel he gave”
An 8-hour small-group walking tour covering Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar, with skip-line help.
“The guide was brilliant. Very informative regarding the main sites but also gave us a flavour of Istanbul itself. Would recommend to anyone to use this service and I will be using Get Your Guide on my subsequent holidays.”
7-hour private walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet with a licensed guide covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, and more.
“Our day with Naci was truly excellent. Right from the start, he took the time to understand our preferences and crafted a tailored itinerary for us. We were delighted by his wealth of knowledge, not only about Istanbul's rich historical heritage but also its contemporary aspects. He went above and beyond to ensure we had…”
Private full-day Istanbul walk with priority access to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi and Grand Bazaar, guided your way.
“Baris is very knowledgeable not only in the history of Turkey but also the architecture. We had an amazing time and learned a lot from him.”
Small-group Old City walk from Hagia Sophia to Topkapi and Basilica Cistern. Leather workshop stop, English guide. From $43.54.
“The Guide Omer Karaman was very kind and luckily for us there were only 3 of us. We could set our pace. He was good and knowledgeable. We just had a bit of trouble with the accent but was not a problem. Had a great time!”
Private Istanbul highlights walking tour with stops at Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Ayasofya, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar.
“We booked a 1-day Istanbul private walking tour and it far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Sofya, reached out to us a couple days before the tour to finalize details and to provide additional information. On the day of, she met us at our hotel right on time and it was off on our tour.…”
A 4.5-hour Istanbul food-history walk with a small English guide, Spice Market breakfasts, pide, döner, bazaar kebabs, and baklava.
“The guide was sweet and kind, but not a foodie. The place was slow and not a lot of information was shared. I have been on several food tours and they were incredible experiences. Unfortunately this was disappointing”
A 3-hour guided walk through Istanbul’s Old City sights, from Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar, led by small-group experts.
“We came across this tour and Rose by chance and we are so glad that we did. We wanted a more private experience and this tour is PERFECT! All of the other reviews are right, Rose and company are fantastic. Rose was unavailable when we booked so we were paired with Rose's senior guide co-worker,…”
Guided walk through Galata, Pera, and Taksim in about 2 hours, with churches and the Mevlevihanesi dervish hall plus local tips.
“Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and didn't rush us through each spot but took her time to explain the significance of each area. I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone that wants to learn about the rich vibrant history of the area”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
