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Explore Istanbul’s All-in-One Free Walking Tour

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Run by a local guide · Turquoise Walks

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join us on an all-in-one free walking tour of Istanbul! Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time. Discover the city's rich history with short stops at key spots in the Old City. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Duration
2 h 45 min
Destination
Istanbul
Meeting Point
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art
Provider
Turquoise Walks

Description

This tour covers 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We start with the first UNESCO area, where we find the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), Hagia Sophia, and Topkapı Palace Garden. In the second part, we walk through the Royal Way of the Old City to the Suleymaniye Mosque, the second UNESCO site. Finally, we are gonna end our tour on the amazing terrace of the Süleymaniye Complex with its panoramic view of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus Strait.

We also make pit stops to taste hidden gems and snap photos at Instagram-worthy spots.

The key sites we visit include:
- Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet) & Hagia Sophia (from the outside)
- German Fountain
- Topkapı Palace (from the garden or before its main gate)
- Roman Hippodrome with Obelisks
- Some Ottoman Sultan Tombs (from the outside)
- Ottoman Historical Training School (Madrassa)
- Grand Bazaar through the backstreets (except Sundays)
- Historical Book Market
- Suleymaniye Mosque and its Panoramic Terrace

The tour ends near a tram station, and we’ll help you find your way back to the city’s main points.

Includes

  • Beyazit Square
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Suleymaniye Mosque
  • Hippodrome (open air museum)

Meeting Point

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art

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Traveler reviews

47 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Wonderful! Very enlightening tour . Higly recommended.

The tour of the beautiful city of Istanbul was wonderful. Fatih was a very polite and attentive guide, with a gift for clearly sharing his vast knowledge of a city so rich in history and events significant to humanity. His enthusiasm for his work is remarkable. Having this kind of support made all the difference in my time here and in my understanding of what there is to see and experience. We visited major tourist sites but also—as a bonus—quieter spots and local gems. I was also able to benefit from his expertise regarding the other cities I plan to visit in Turkey. I highly recommend this experience to others and wish him continued success and a prosperous life.

Marina Romano · September 2026

Enthusiastic and educational

We had a guided tour in Istanbul with Fatih and his guiding was a genuinely positive and educational experience. Fatih was exceptionally well-read and knowledgeable, bringing the city’s history and culture to life with real depth. Just as importantly, the enthusiasm was inspiring and contagious, and questions were always welcomed. We came away having learned a great deal and seeing Istanbul with new eyes. Highly recommended for anyone wanting more than a surface-level visit.

Mia Holmbäck · June 2026

We learnt so much ????

Fatih was an amazing guide, we learnt so much in a very fun way. Highly recommend ????

Rebecca Tranter · April 2026

So informative and cool!!

Fatih was very informative and it was a great introduction to the city of istanbul.

Rose Merriman · April 2026

Great introduction to Istanbul

Fatih is an extremely knowledgeable guide who have us a fascinating insight into the history of Istanbul as well as showing us fabulous sites and sights around the Fatih area. We were kept interested and entertained for the whole tour and would thoroughly recommend it.

david higgs · April 2026

Nice way to start your vacation in Istanbul!!

Very detailed, enthusiastic guide Fatih, easy to follow his explanations. Interactive tour of all the essentials. Recommended!!

Ana Maria Jimenez Sanchez · April 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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