We offer you an unforgettable day with the help of professional guides who can show you around the city in the most original and personalized way so that your stay in Istanbul is perfect. Eight hours of tour experiences that will delight all audiences, whatever their specific needs are. Each tour can be modified depending on your interests and preferences. We are here to assist you in planning your perfect getaway in Istanbul. You will decide on the tour itinerary with your tour guide so that you can see all the iconic landmarks an do the top-rated activities in Istanbul.

Attention: Entrance fees, transportation and lunch expenses are not included.

** The service is 8 hours and the tour price is fixed and independent of the people who attend (up to a maximum of 10 participants).  We recommend that you get in touch with other people interested in the tour  so that you can lower the cost of the day.

TOUR 1: THE CLASSIC Istanbul TOUR !

You can schedule the pick-up time and place as you wish. The classic Istanbul tour starts from the Sultanahmet Square where you will discover the most important ancient monuments of the city. The popular itinerary of a private tour in Istanbul includes a visit to the following attractions.

–  The Blue Mosque

–  Hagia Sophia

–  Hippodrome

–  Basilica Cistern

– Topkapi Palace

TOUR 2: Istanbul Sightseeing Tour 

* You can schedule the pick-up time and place as wish. You will see ancient monuments and mosques, Ottoman houses and shopping centers. You will get the chance to climb the roof of the Valide Han, an iconic location for photos. Later, you will walk through the Mahmut Pasha, the legendary bazaar of spices.  NO ENTRANCE FEES!

– Hippodrome

– Little Hagia Sophia

– Sultan Suleyman Mosque

– Valide Han (Ottoman marketplace)

– Mahmut Pasha Street

– The Spice Bazaar

TOUR 3: The modern part of Istanbul 

* You can schedule the pick-up and place as you wish. You will go through the modern part of Istanbul in a fresh and original way. From the Galata Tower to the Taksim Square, you will enjoy an endless interweave between streets that lead to Istiklal Street.

The significance of the buildings that you will see and the exceptional churches that you will explore on our way will be the best memories of your trip to Istanbul.  that you simply can investigate on our manner are the simplest recollections of your outing to metropolis. NO ENTRANCE FEES!

– Galata neighborhood

– Taksim Square

– Istiklal Street

– Consulates, churches (Catholic, Armenian, and Evangelical), Ottoman commercial centers

– Various graffiti drawings that show us the eclectic soul of Istanbul!

Attention: Once your booking is confirmed, you will be sent more information and detailed directions of other stops on the tour.

The Bosphorus and Little Hagia Sophia Cruise Tour

This phenomenal Bosphorus and Little Hagia Sophia Cruise Tour will lead you along captivating views on Bosphorus and Little Hagia Sophia, one of the most significant Byzantine works in Istanbul, Turkey. We are thrilled to offer you this appealing half day tour where you can find out about the structures and history of life around the two significant locales of Istanbul: The Golden Horn and the Bosphorus Strait. The Bosphorus tour is the best way to appreciate Istanbul’s beauty accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide.

Upon completion of the online booking, you should simply show up at the meeting point, in front of Sirvan Sofrasi Restaurant, at 3:00 pm. If you have taken our Free Tour Istanbul in the morning, you don’t need to book. Our guide will show you the meeting point at the end of the free walking tour.

During the first part of the Bosphorus Tour, we will visit the Little Hagia Sophia which is an ancient Orthodox Church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, between 531 and 536 AD, shortly before Hagia Sophia itself. The Little Hagia Sophia was created by Emperor Justinian, and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. This stunning building is considered one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture. It is situated in Kumkapi neighborhood, Fatih. It is close to the Marmara Sea.

Little Hagia Sophia is famous for its Central Dome. Its outside structure is fundamentally the same as the Great Hagia Sophia. Some historians argue that they were planned by similar architects, Isidoro de Mileto and Antemio de Tralles. The structure is now isolated from the sea by the Sirkeci – Halkali railroad line.

Amazed by the arch and two-story marble corridors of Little Hagia Sophia, it is now the ideal time to leave on the Bosphorus Tour, an unforgettable journey that all who visit Istanbul need to take.

We will later embark on a cruise boat to sail along the Bosphorus which is a natural strait between two continents, Asia and Europe. During the cruise tour, we will have a better insight to the city’s structure and importance. The places, wooden sea-houses, and the beautiful neighborhoods of Istanbul will be passing one after the other as we photograph them. We will enjoy the breathtaking views of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and many iconic landmarks situated along the shores of Bosphorus. There is so much to learn about this magnificent city. The tour guide will be with us during the cruise tour.

The Bosporus is a distinctive waterway between two mainlands and the two seas. The journey is roughly 90 minutes along the two banks decorated with illustrious castles, mosques, prestigious colleges, popular 5-star hotels, the two suspension bridges and, most importantly, the well-known wooden houses, the “yalı”, residence of Istanbul superstars, which are manors in the Victorian style. During the boat trip, you will have the chance to see the two remarkable cross continental bridges of Istanbul: the Bosphorus Bridge that runs from Ortaköy, in Europe to Beylerbeyi, in Anatolia and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, between Kavacık and Hisarüstü.

We will also see The Golden Horn, a sea tongue at the passageway of the Bosphorus that develop 7.5 kilometers into the city. The Greek pilgrims picked this territory to construct the city of Byzantium. The Golden Horn has a few spots of enthusiasm for travelers. The notable coast go through the popular neighborhoods of Fener and Balat.

After the Golden Horn, we will admire The Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), probably the most popular bazaar in the city and the second biggest enclosed market on the planet after the Grand Bazaar. It is situated in the bustling area of Eminonu, close to the New Mosque.

The cruise lasts approximately an hour and a half along the two banks adorned with royal palaces, mosques, prestigious universities, the two suspension bridges and the famous wooden houses knowns as yali.

At the end of the tour, there is an opportunity to get off in Asian part of the city where we can see the best sunset by the sea in carpeted cafes. Here you lie down and enjoy the breathtaking colors of Istanbul.

Attention

Pre-booking is required.

Why join our Free Walking Tour in Istanbul?

You are about to visit one of the richest cities in the world in terms of history, art, natural beauty and architecture. One of the key factors of a high-quality experience in a true world city as big as Istanbul is having the right tour guide. Our free walking tours are run by professional licensed tour guides who feel great love and enthusiasm for their city.

Our motto is “tours run whatever the weather, rain or shine!” Once you book your free tour, you will receive a confirmation email about your scheduled tour.

Not only many of the major landmarks of Istanbul are covered but also hidden gems of the city are explored during our free walking tours. We do our best to introduce you the city that we know and love.

Overview of the best free tour in Istanbul

The best Istanbul Free Tour starts from the Sultanahmet Square, in front of the decorative pool. The view of the meeting point is breathtaking as you will see on one side the great Hagia Sophia and on the other side the magnificent Blue Mosque.

You will learn about the Ottoman history as you walk through the outer gardens of the Topkapi Palace and marvel at the spectacular palace as the symbol of the strength that the Ottoman Empire once had.

Strolling through Soguk Cesme Street, you will have an idea about the typical houses of local people during the Ottoman era. At the end of the street, in the shadows of Hagia Sophia, you will arrive at Caferaga Madrasah, an art school where traditional handicrafts are taught, produced and sold. The madrasah was designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan who is known as the master architect who shaped the Ottoman lands.

Enjoying lots of fun stories and entertaining anecdotes told by your expert local guide, you will pass by the Underground Cistern which was built in the 16th century to keep water for the palaces. After learning about the unique history of the cistern, you will walk along the Hippodrome, a former Roman public area mainly for chariot races. The area currently functions as one of the social centers of the city.

While your expert local guide takes you through the magical streets of Istanbul, you will travel almost in history. You will see the most visited monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, the Constantine Column and the German Fountain. You will enter the courtyards of the Blue Mosque and reach the Arasta Bazaar which used to be the market place that provided the Blue Mosque with a large income. The best Istanbul free walking tour ends in front of the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque which is one of the oldest surviving Byzantine monuments in Istanbul, Turkey.

We want to show you the best of Istanbul.You will fall in love with Istanbul from the moment you join our tour. Do not miss this chance out, come and join us in the best free walking tour in Istanbul!

Attention

We will be waiting for you at Sultanahmet Square in front of the decorative pool between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Be at the meeting place at 10:30 am and our guides carrying red umbrellas will be welcoming you!

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