Istanbul · OLD CITY WALKING TOURS
Sultanahmet rewards anyone who knows which door to use. These 15 walks differ on how many tickets are included, whether the Cistern is in or out, and how much of the Hippodrome you get before the group loses the light.
Private Turkish bath in Istanbul Old City: scrub, foam, steam, sauna, optional massage, tea and coffee. Skip the line.
“Clean and relaxing place, professional and kind staff. It was the first hamam experience for my 18 old daughter and she was delighted. Thank you!!!”
3-hour small-group Istanbul walk with priority access to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, plus Hippodrome obelisks and Old Town stops.
“Informative and detailed. Could probably. be a little shorter but I understand with the number of people.”
Pub crawl from Sultanahmet to Taksim Square with party bus, drinking games, included entry, shots, and English hosts.
“Hilal and Mariya are super energetic and made the experience so much more fun! I definitely would recommend this to everybody!!!!!!”
3-hour guided Sultanahmet tour to the German Fountain, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque, with entrance fees options.
“Tour leader was very knowledgeable and was very helpful in acquiring appropriate coverage for the tour if anyone needed assistance. It wasn’t as rushed as many tours are.Everything was within walking distance.”
Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul: Galata Bridge views, Heybeliada and Büyükada time, plus Maiden’s Tower and Topkapı from the water.
“A scenic, well-planned journey, made exceptional by the helpful and welcoming organisers. The boat was comfortably uncrowded, departed and arrived on time, and was excellent value for money.”
Turkish hammam in Istanbul’s Old City at a 5-star hotel, with sauna, steam, kese scrub, foaming, and optional massage in public, private, or VIP.
“Such a great experience!! only thing I regret is not booking a longer massage session. Heads up for women that want to use the sauna and steam room without running into any men, book the earliest session on a weekday when they are not as busy. I wear a hijab and was able to do all the things without running into any men so I didn't have to skip any of the experiences or worry about covering up.”
Small-group Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul Old Town. Make a custom lamp with Turkish coffee, materials, and a US plug adapter.
“Not sure how to spend my last day, I decided to do this workshop — and I am so glad I did! What better way to cherish your time in Turkey than by creating a one-of-a-kind lamp? The ladies were super friendly and always willing to help when needed. They also offered an option to make a tealight candle holder for an additional cost. It does take quite a bit of patience and time, but if you have a free day and are looking for something unique and meaningful, I highly recommend this experience. Thank you so much — Teşekkür ederim!”
3-hour guided Segway tour of Istanbul’s Old Town. Cruise past Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Ottoman landmarks with a small group.
“The Segway experience and location was extraordinary and breathtaking. Tarik’s knowledge of history was astounding.”
Private Old City day in Istanbul with a licensed guide, priority ticket buying, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar.
“We loved our day tour in Istanbul with Mustafa our guide. Mustafa provided so much interesting information and was so friendly. We had a great tour of all sites we were interested in as well as some free time to shop. Highly recommend this tour”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with skip-the-line mosques, bazaar lunch, Spice Market stops, and a Bosphorus cruise with standout views.
“Ali was very informative and kept us on track so we saw everthing on the tour agenda. He made good recommendations. Thank you for sharing your country/ city with us.”
2.5-hour tip-based walk through Istanbul’s Old Town, from German Fountain to Grand Bazaar, with free Turkish delight and tea.
“The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and provided detailed historical and cultural information. It was a good orientation tour. We covered a lot of ground you need to be in decent shape to keep up.”
Make your own Turkish mosaic candle holder in Karaköy, Istanbul. Small-group workshop includes materials, tea, and a take-home candle.
“This was one of the nest activities I did in Istanbul. It was so calming and creative and a great intersection between local culture and meeting other travellers. Highly recommend”
Ottoman foam massage at Istanbul Old City Cagaloglu Hammam, moving through warm, hot and cool rooms with tea and Turkish delight.
“Was an amazing experience and a must do. Did not know what to expect but it exceeded expectations. Recommend doing with a friend.”
Sand-brewed Turkish coffee in Sultanahmet, learn the cezve-on-sand method, taste your cup, and hear Ottoman-era coffee stories.
“What a lovely experience from start to finish. Gafar reached out shortly after I purchased my tickets, which was incredibly reassuring as a foreigner in a new country. He immediately put me at ease and effortlessly resolved a timing issue with my booking. I also received clear location details right away, making everything simple to navigate. Mehmet was such a kind and welcoming host, guiding us through the workshop while sharing little cultural stories about Turkish coffee. I made my very first cup; on sand!, and absolutely loved it, especially paired with the delicious Turkish delight that really did make the coffee taste even better. Thank you so much to…”
Old City mosques and churches plus a sunset Bosphorus cruise, Sultanahmet lunch, and pickup in English, priced at $96.75.
“The tour did not stop at any of the stops listed and I am incredibly disappointed that I only had one day in Istanbul and did not see the main sites I was hoping to see including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapl Palace, and Balat. The only things that matched were going to lunch and taking the sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. Instead of stopping at the stops listed on the itinerary, we stopped at Uskudar- Kisikli Mh, Camlica Republic Mosque, Beylerbeyi Sarayi, Eyup Sultan Mezarligi, none of which were listed on the itinerary or places I was looking to see.”
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