Pastel painted terraced houses on a steep Fener street

Walking tours in Istanbul

On foot through the old city and the neighbourhoods around it, at a pace that leaves room to look up.

6 tours

What we run in this group

A long table laid with a Turkish breakfast: cheeses, olives, honey, kaymak, bread and tea

Istanbul Morning Food Tour

A full morning of eating across two continents, starting with a proper Turkish breakfast and finishing with künefe and Turkish coffee.

5 to 6 hours Daily departures, maximum 10 people
from €100 per person Book online
The guide handing round a taste in a busy Istanbul market street

Istanbul Evening Food & Culture Tour

Istanbul at its best hour. A ferry across the Bosphorus as the light goes, then the Asian side eating and drinking its…

4 hours Daily departures, maximum 10 people
from €100 per person Book online
Columns reflected in the water of the Basilica Cistern

Istanbul Old City Highlights Tour

The four sights everyone comes for, in the right order, at the right time of day, with a licensed guide who gets…

4 hours including a tea break Daily departures, maximum 12 people
from €105 per person Book online
The two tiers of arches of the Aqueduct of Valens in Istanbul against a blue sky

Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour

The Istanbul most visitors walk straight past. Working neighbourhoods, small mosques, hidden courtyards and a buryan lunch that is worth the walk…

3 hours Daily departures, maximum 12 people
from €60 per person Book online
Pastel painted terraced houses on a steep Fener street

Fener & Balat Walking Tour

Coloured houses, a Greek Orthodox patriarchate, old synagogues and antique shops, in the two neighbourhoods that show how many Istanbuls there have…

3 hours Daily departures, small group
from €50 per person Book online
A busy Istanbul shopping street lined with lanterns and souvenir stalls
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Secrets of Istanbul: Half Day Walking Tour

A half day through the quieter corners of the old city, the ones that survive between the famous four.

4 hours Small group, maximum 10 people
Price on request Ask us

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  • Free cancellation Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time and you are refunded in full. Inside 24 hours we cannot refund. Tell us as early as you can and we will move your date rather than lose you.
  • Rain or shine Tours run in rain and in heat. If conditions make a tour unsafe we cancel it ourselves and refund you in full, or move you to another date, whichever you prefer.
  • Small groups Scheduled group tours need a minimum of three people to run. If the number is not met we offer you another date or a full refund, and we tell you at least 24 hours before.

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The record

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,172 reviews on Tripadvisor

out of 5, from 1,172 reviews on Tripadvisor

1,172 reviews on Tripadvisor since 2012, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The profile is public and the score is theirs, not ours.

years guiding in Istanbul
14 Since 2012

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Left on Tripadvisor and Google after the tour.

One of the best tours of a 14 day visit Our experience honestly couldn't have been better! Omer guided us through Topkapi Palace, the Harem, the Eunuch's quarters, and Hagia Irene. As history buffs, we were completely drawn in by how much he knew and the way he shared it. He didn't just list facts, he told stories, added context and details, and made everything so much more interesting. His sense of humor and easygoing personality made the whole tour even more enjoyable. We could tell Omer is someone who genuinely loves what he does. We loved everything about Topkapi Palace and felt this tour was worth every penny.
A guest, 29 April 2026 Left on Tripadvisor
Beautiful palace This was my first time visiting Topkapi palace. I had been to Istanbul 6 times and have always wanted to see this place. Our guide Omer was very knowledgeable and an amazing guide! Thank you for showing us this beautiful palace!
A guest, 17 March 2025 Left on Tripadvisor
A window into the everyday world of the Ottoman sultans Omer, the guide, shared lots of fascinating knowledge about the Topkapi palace and the world of the Sultans and the Ottoman Empire. The tour provides a window into the everyday world of the sultans' household. Was really worthwhile.
A guest, 20 June 2024 Left on Tripadvisor

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