Istanbul Free Tour

9.30 / 10

16,665 reviews | 232,736 travellers

The guide, Edu (his name in Spanish), was super nice and explained everything wonderfully. His Spanish is very good.

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The Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul's most iconic the temples

Obelisk in the Hippodrome of Constantinople

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The guide, Edu (his name in Spanish), was super nice and explained everything wonderfully. His Spanish is very good.

  Julia

Admire the exterior architecture of opulent mosques and discover the amazing history of Istanbul with this guided tour.

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Admire the exterior architecture of opulent mosques and discover the amazing history of Istanbul with this guided tour.
Description

We'll begin this free guided tour of Istanbul at 10:30 am at the centrally located Sultanahmet Square. Just a short walk from the square, we'll find the famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Basilica, two of Istanbul's most iconic 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 in the direction of Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern or "submerged palace," the latter of which houses a great secret that has even been mentioned in one of Dan Brown's novels.

Next, we'll explore 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.

In the final stretch of this free guided tour, we'll visit the German Fountain, the Obelisk of Thutmose III and the Hagia Irene.

Finally, after 2.5 hours, the tour will come to an end in a gift shop in central Istanbul.

Which Monuments Will We See?

Blue Mosque

Hagia Sophia Basilica

Topkapi Palace

Basilica Cistern

Roman Hippodrome of Constantinople

The German Fountain

Obelisk of Thutmose III

Hagia Irene

Important Information

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you are a larger group, check out our private tour of Istanbul.
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Duration

2h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets

Permitidas.
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Q - ¿Cómo hacer la reserva?

A - Para reservar esta actividad, elige la fecha deseada y completa el formulario. La confirmación es inmediata.

Q - ¿Con qué operador realizaré el tour?

A - Mustafa Afsin Tuluce Viaurbis Corporate name: SALTICA LTD Registered Office: 332 Green Lanes, London, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 12302604 Contact information Email: ispanya@hotmail.com Phone: +447495597983

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Where does the activity end?

Sultan Ahmet Park

Pasión Turca Gift Shop

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Where does the activity end?

Pasión Turca Gift Shop
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5 out of 16,665 reviews

9.3 / 10

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Jun / 09 / 2025

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Santiago

Pontevedra, Spain

Hicimos el tour con Doğan y fue una experiencia excelente. Es un guía muy apasionado, con amplios conocimientos de historia y cultura, pero lo mejor es cómo lo transmite: de forma amena, cercana y con un toque de humor. Gracias a él descubrimos detalles que habrían pasado desapercibidos y aprendimos mucho sobre la ciudad y su gente. ¡Muy recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Doğan and it was an excellent experience. He's a very passionate guide, with extensive knowledge of history and culture, but the best part is how he conveys it: in a friendly, approachable way, with a touch of humor. Thanks to him, we discovered details that would have gone unnoticed and learned a lot about the city and its people. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 08 / 2025

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Barbara

Milano, Italy

Il tour consiste in un piacevole passeggiata di circa 3 ore in cui la guida illustra le principali attrazioni culturali di Sultanhmet, con riferimenti storici puntuali. La nostra guida è stata coinvolgente, pronta a rispondere alle domande poste e sempre sorridente! Sebbene il gruppo fosse numeroso (circa 30 persone) verificava che tutti fossero in grado di ascoltare le sue spiegazioni. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour consists of a pleasant walk of about 3 hours in which the guide illustrates the main cultural attractions of Sultanhmet, with precise historical references. Our guide was engaging, ready to answer questions and always smiling! Although the group was large (about 30 people) he made sure everyone was able to listen to his explanations. I highly recommend this experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 08 / 2025

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Geronimo Vola

La Plata, Argentina

El canal por el Bósforo fue hermosa pero no sé si lo que hizo que nos gustara tanto fuese el paisaje o sino el guía Arsen que la verdad fue fascinante, realmente te mete a un mundo en el cual estás en la época antigua. Arsen excelente guía, ayudó en todo lo que fuese necesario y se preocupó por nuestro bienestar. Es imprescindible que Civitatis tenga gente de este nivel porque te hace seguir confiando y estimulando el uso de la plataform. Un recorrido que quedará en la cabeza de todos nosotros Translate this opinion into English.

The Bosphorus Canal was beautiful, but I don't know if it was the scenery or the guide Arsen that made us love it so much. He was truly fascinating, truly immerses you in a world where you're in ancient times. Arsen was an excellent guide; he helped with everything we needed and was concerned about our well-being. It's essential that Civitatis has people of this caliber because it inspires continued trust and encourages the use of the platform. A tour that will remain in all of our memories. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 05 / 2025

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Saray

Girona, Spain

Nuestro guia Engin Ermiscan lo hizo muy bien! Aclaraba todas las dudas y nos dio toda la informacion necesaria para continuar nuestra visita por Estambul. Caminaba rapido pero cuando se paraba se aseguraba de que estubieramos todos para empezar a hablar. Quiero recalcar que tubimos un problema con nuestro hotel y Engin nos ayudo a solucionarlo haciendonos de traductor y llamando a nuestro hotel desde su propio mobil.

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Jun / 03 / 2025

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Jesús

Valladolid, Spain

Apasionante recorrido por los rincones más vibrantes de la historia de esta ciudad. Bora atendió todas nuestras preguntas acerca de las costumbres locales haciendo alarde de un extensivo conocimiento histórico, creando una experiencia divertida, enriquecedora y totalmente imprescindible. Un grande Bora. Translate this opinion into English.

A fascinating tour of the most vibrant corners of this city's history. Bora answered all our questions about local customs, displaying extensive historical knowledge, creating a fun, enriching, and absolutely essential experience. A great Bora. Opinion translated. Show original.

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