I don't remember his name, I think it was Edu in Spanish (sorry). I love people like him... It was a fabulous and very e...
Daniel Gonzalez
Admire the exterior architecture of opulent mosques and discover the amazing history of Istanbul on this free walking tour.
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Sultanahmet Square
Where does the activity end?
Pasion Turca Gift Shop
If you have other questions, contact us
Javier
Madrid, SpainOur guide was very attentive, professional, and sincere, and he gave us several tips and general ideas… no objections, quite the opposite…. however, i...
Daniel Gonzalez
Alicante, SpainI don't remember his name, I think it was Edu in Spanish (sorry). I love people like him... It was a fabulous and very entertaining tour. He's a very ...
Cristina Fernandez Sanchez
SpainThe free tour was fantastic. Totally recommendable. We did it with "Edu" The problem came when he sold us on a paid tour of the Bosphorus saying th...
David
Palencia, SpainWe arrived in Istanbul the day before, and as a way to get to know the city, especially the Sultanahmet neighborhood and its importance for organizing...
Anónimo
Palafrugell, SpainHe's friendly, funny, speaks well, and the story is very good, but it's over half an hour too long because he spends his time going to friends' shops ...
Anónimo
SpainEverything was great, but my only reason for not giving it an Excellent rating is that I think there were too many comments about other tours with Civ...
Myriam
Oviedo, SpainOur guide explained everything very well and gave us some pointers on how to explore the city and what to visit. He recommended taking a trip along th...
Ana M
Tijuana, MexicoOur Turkish guide was excellent; I believe his name was Engin. He had many years of experience as a guide and explained everything in detail. I apprec...
Mariano
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaIt was good for getting a general overview of Istanbul's history; we toured the historic center, and the explanations were excellent. I didn't like th...
Monica
SpainA great guide, perhaps we missed having explored the city a bit more, since the tour only focuses on Sultanahmet Square and its most important monumen...
Admire the exterior architecture of opulent mosques and discover the amazing history of Istanbul on this free walking tour.
We'll begin this free tour of Istanbul at the designated time in the heart of Sultanahmet, the historic old town district of Istanbul. Ready to learn the fascinating history of one of the world's most interesting cities?
After gathering, we'll head out to explore some of the city's most iconic landmarks, starting with the famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, two of Istanbul's most recognizable 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 toward the area around Topkapi Palace, one of the most impressive symbols of Ottoman power. Along the way, we'll pass through 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.
We'll also stop by the German Fountain, a beautiful monument gifted by the German Empire at the turn of the 20th century. As we continue our walk through this historic neighborhood, we'll uncover even more hidden gems and fascinating stories that bring Istanbul's rich past to life.
After approximately 2.5 hours, the tour will come to an end in central Istanbul.
Depending on the day and time of your tour, the itinerary will vary slightly. Some routes will include additional stops and sights along the way, so there's always a chance you'll discover something extra!
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're a larger group, check out our private tour of Istanbul.
If you have other questions, contact us
Sultanahmet Square
Where does the activity end?
Pasion Turca Gift Shop
Javier
Madrid, SpainOur guide was very attentive, professional, and sincere, and he gave us several tips and general ideas… no objections, quite the opposite…. however, i...
Daniel Gonzalez
Alicante, SpainI don't remember his name, I think it was Edu in Spanish (sorry). I love people like him... It was a fabulous and very entertaining tour. He's a very ...
Cristina Fernandez Sanchez
SpainThe free tour was fantastic. Totally recommendable. We did it with "Edu" The problem came when he sold us on a paid tour of the Bosphorus saying th...
David
Palencia, SpainWe arrived in Istanbul the day before, and as a way to get to know the city, especially the Sultanahmet neighborhood and its importance for organizing...
Anónimo
Palafrugell, SpainHe's friendly, funny, speaks well, and the story is very good, but it's over half an hour too long because he spends his time going to friends' shops ...
Anónimo
SpainEverything was great, but my only reason for not giving it an Excellent rating is that I think there were too many comments about other tours with Civ...
Myriam
Oviedo, SpainOur guide explained everything very well and gave us some pointers on how to explore the city and what to visit. He recommended taking a trip along th...
Ana M
Tijuana, MexicoOur Turkish guide was excellent; I believe his name was Engin. He had many years of experience as a guide and explained everything in detail. I apprec...
Mariano
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaIt was good for getting a general overview of Istanbul's history; we toured the historic center, and the explanations were excellent. I didn't like th...
Monica
SpainA great guide, perhaps we missed having explored the city a bit more, since the tour only focuses on Sultanahmet Square and its most important monumen...
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
