Incredible tour, a must if you want to experience the heart of Istanbul in a fun and engaging way. Edu is an amazing gui...
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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 26, 2026
Carlota
EspañaIncredible tour, a must if you want to experience the heart of Istanbul in a fun and engaging way. Edu is an amazing guide and I would recommend him t...
Is this useful? - July 23, 2026
Sergio
Roma, ItaliaInteresting 3-hour visit to the center of Istanbul (Sultanahmet) with descriptions of the main monuments, a visit to the Blue Mosque, history and anec...
Is this useful? - July 22, 2026
Yolanda
Barcelona, EspañaA very entertaining tour of Istanbul's old city. Although it was very hot, the guide made sure to find shady spots for his explanations. Perhaps my le...
Is this useful? - July 22, 2026
Pablo
Vigo, EspañaA very good free tour with our guide Enger. He gave lots of explanations at each stop and made it very enjoyable. He also gave great advice on transpo...
Is this useful? - July 18, 2026
Pablo Bello
EspañaThe tour itself does not cover a very long distance, no more than 2 km in the Sultanahmed area, but it does take you to all the points of interest in ...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 17, 2026
Greciene De Cássia Rodrigues Lel
Poços De Caldas, BrasilExcellent! Our native language is Portuguese, but we understood the explanation in Spanish very well. Our guide, Nacho, made the tour much more fun an...
As a coupleIs this useful? - 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...
Is this useful? - July 12, 2026
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...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 12, 2026
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...
Is this useful? - July 10, 2026
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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