Istanbul
The walking tours beyond Sultanahmet’s headliners: Fener and Balat’s painted houses leaning over Byzantine lanes, with guides who keep the wandering honest.
Discover Istanbul's vibrant Fener and Balat neighborhoods on a half-day guided walking tour exploring colorful streets, historic churches, synagogues, and local stories for just $16.
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.”
Explore Istanbul's culinary scene on a guided tour across both European and Asian sides, tasting authentic dishes, markets, and local favorites for a memorable foodie experience.
“I did this tour mid December and loved it! Great tour to start your time in Istanbul. Absolutely loved all the wonderful food. Met some lovely people and had a great local guide who shared lots of information regarding the city and food culture”
Discover Istanbul’s vibrant Fener and Balat neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour. See colorful houses, historic churches, synagogues, and lively streets with expert guides.
“Janus is an excellent guide with tremendous enthusiasm for sharing the local history of Balat. He makes inspirational insights that is very much appreciated.”
Discover the vibrant neighborhoods of Fener and Balat in Istanbul on a guided walking tour, exploring historic churches, synagogues, and colorful streets for just $11.
“Local friendly guide with lots of useful facts and answered lots of questions”
Discover Istanbul’s highlights with this 2.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar for an authentic orientation experience.
“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…”
Discover Istanbul’s top sights on a private, customizable walking tour with expert guides. Visit Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more.
“the guide was superb and we gained so much information. the tour became quite expensive as ee gad to pay entry fees to topkapi palace abd hagia sofia. however the day was superb.”
Discover Istanbul’s top sights with this private full-day tour, skipping lines at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and exploring the Grand Bazaar with expert guides.
“Schedule is flexible, Zeynep is passionate and extremely kind, I truly recommend her if you want to have an immersive experience in Sultanahmet area”
Discover Istanbul's highlights on a small-group walking tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and more—perfect for history lovers and first-timers.
“The guide was very polite and knowledgeable. My only regret was that the Blue Mosque was under renovation and we could hardly see anything.”
Discover Istanbul’s vibrant neighborhoods on a 3-hour walking tour through Galata, Taksim, Istiklal, and Karaköy, led by expert guides with authentic insights.
“Fatih was very comprehensive and funny and informative. One of our best tours ever”
Discover Istanbul with a flexible, private guided walking tour that explores top sights like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar at your own pace.
“We were lucky to have Sedat as our guide. He's very knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. His explanation of the history of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern was very interesting and thorough. He's just a really nice guy to have conversation with.”
Explore Istanbul’s hidden culinary gems, vibrant markets, and historic sites on this small-group food and history walking tour, perfect for first-timers and food lovers.
“Amazing tour. Didem, our guide, was fantastic. She communicated before the tour with us so that we would know exactly where to meet her and what she looked like. The tour took us to spots in the old town we may have not discovered on…”
Discover Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet neighborhood on this 3-hour guided walking tour, visiting iconic sites like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar with expert guides.
“Our guide Miss Rose was remarkable good. Very kind and professional young lady a pride descent from the Ottoman Empire. Regards Humberto”
Discover Istanbul’s Beyoglu district on a private walking tour that covers Galata Tower, Taksim, Pera, and Cihangir, with personalized insights and stunning views.
“Our guide Elfi was excellent and very informative and educated. Delightful experience! We were very pleased with the tour and everything she told us.”
Discover Istanbul through a personalized private walking tour. Explore iconic sites, hidden neighborhoods, and local hotspots with expert guides for a unique experience.
“Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide. We do a lot of these to get the lay of the land in a new city, and this was one of the best we've been on. Our guide was helpful, interesting, and kind. This was my second time…”
Discover Istanbul’s Fener and Balat districts on a 3-hour guided walking tour exploring colorful streets, historic churches, synagogues, and vibrant local life.
“In our Tour we were just 2 people. Furkan was our guide. He is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide in religion and history. He is kind and caring. He was concerned if we were ok. He helped with picture and help me with my…”
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