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Joaquín Santos
Admire the exterior architecture of opulent mosques and discover the amazing history of Istanbul on this free walking tour.
Tour Details
We'll begin this free tour of Istanbul at the designated time in the heart of Sultanahmet, the historic old town district of Istanbul. Ready to learn the fascinating history of one of the world's most interesting cities?
After gathering, we'll head out to explore some of the city's most iconic landmarks, starting with the famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, two of Istanbul's most recognizable temples. On a stop in front of their emblematic facades, you'll be able to appreciate all the intricate (and surprising) architectural details that usually go unnoticed.
Continuing on, we'll head toward the area around Topkapi Palace, one of the most impressive symbols of Ottoman power. Along the way, we'll pass through the square where the Roman Hippodrome of Constantinople used to be located. In the past, this great public space was where the popular chariot races were held, "the Formula 1 of Antiquity." You'll learn all about these competitions and why they achieved success similar to that of today's formula racing.
We'll also stop by the German Fountain, a beautiful monument gifted by the German Empire at the turn of the 20th century. As we continue our walk through this historic neighborhood, we'll uncover even more hidden gems and fascinating stories that bring Istanbul's rich past to life.
After approximately 2.5 hours, the tour will come to an end in central Istanbul.
Itinerary Changes
Depending on the day and time of your tour, the itinerary will vary slightly. Some routes will include additional stops and sights along the way, so there's always a chance you'll discover something extra!
Group Size
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're a larger group, check out our private tour of Istanbul.
Details
Meeting point
Sultanahmet Square
Where does the activity end?
Pasion Turca Gift Shop
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- July 12, 2026
Joaquín Santos
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, EspañaPerfect! We loved the guide. He's clearly a very professional and knowledgeable person. His explanations were excellent, and he made everything more e...
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Nerea
EspañaI did the tour with my partner, and we were both delighted with the tour of Istanbul led by Edu (name changed). Time flew by, and if I had to choose a...
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Silvia Passeri
Instanbul, TurquíaWe did the free tour of Istanbul on July 11 with Muzo (Muzaffer) and he was simply amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, and super prepared. Besides the b...
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Anónimo
EspañaYasin was a fantastic guide. He managed to keep us engaged despite the storm that hit us throughout the free tour. He speaks perfect Spanish, is frien...
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Delphine Perruchot
Dijon, FranciaPilar was an excellent guide! Our insufficient level of English did not allow us to grasp all the information / tips and historical references, but we...
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Katj
La Spezia, ItaliaThe guide was well-prepared and spent a lot of time on the history. Everything was interesting. The only downside is that we didn't walk much, but the...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 6, 2026
Anónimo
Madrid, EspañaWe really enjoyed the visit. Our guide was very friendly and told us many things, not only about the monuments and history of the city, but also about...
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Anónimo
Barcelona, EspañaEverything was great. Our guide, Engin, spoke perfect Spanish and made the whole tour very enjoyable, adding not only history and explanations of the ...
Is this useful? - July 3, 2026
Sandra Esclusa
Barcelona, EspañaThe best way to start a trip to Istanbul! We took this free tour on our first day and it was a fantastic choice. Yassin is an exceptional guide: very ...
Is this useful? - July 2, 2026
Renee
Velletri, ItaliaMr. Mozzo is truly an excellent guide. He speaks perfect Italian and is very knowledgeable. During the explanations, he brings along large laminated p...
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