Free Walking Sightseeing Tours in İstanbul, Turkey

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Are you ready for an unforgettable time in İstanbul, Turkey? Then you've come to the right place with our sightseeing tours. Whether you prefer a guided free walking tour with insider knowledge or enjoy the freedom of a self-guided route, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Click on a tour and find out more about the highlights that await you!

Activities in İstanbulIndividual Sights in İstanbul
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Languages English
Duration 3h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 1756 ratings

The tour of ISTANBUL Old City; Byzantine and Ottoman Tales
"A rollercoaster journey from mosques to crowded markets, it is a fantastic way to see Istanbul" said one of our clients in the past. We invite you to discover one of the most amazing cities on...
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Languages English
Duration 3h
Reviews 5/5 stars, 233 ratings

Istanbul Adventure: Old City to Lesser-Known Sites
Don't just book a tour. Book an adventure.Start with the must-see sites of the Old City, learn about Istanbul's most important landmarks, and delve deeper into lesser-known sites that are...
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Languages English
Duration 1h 30min
Reviews 5/5 stars, 66 ratings

Quick Tour: Istanbul Essentials in 1.5 Hours!
How do you get the most out of your precious time in Istanbul?You leave that to us. We, Istanbulian Guides, are a team of professionals. We have guided tens of thousands of people in our years of...
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Languages English
Duration 2h 45min
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 1003 ratings

2 Continents 1 City: From Europe to Asia Free Tour
Istanbul is the only city in the world situated on two continents. No Istanbul trip will be complete without seeing the Asian side of the city. This tour will start on the European Side and finish...
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Languages English, Spanish
Duration 2h 30min
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 1000 ratings

Parts Unknown-Alternative Istanbul Tour - Suleymaniye Mosque
This tour is a great alternative if you have already seen Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque part, or looking for a more off-the-beaten-track-free tour! It covers the main attractions of our city but...
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Languages English
Duration 2h 15min
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 976 ratings

Old City Tour: From Constantinople to Istanbul
Tour details: Would you like to capture the essence of this city in a fun and informative way in couple of hours? Then this tour is a must-do for you! Capital city of both Roman and Ottoman...
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Languages English
Duration 2h 30min
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 871 ratings

Old City Essentials-Highlights- Cultural Free Walking Tour of Istanbul
Book this Free Tour of the Old Town to discover the old part of Istanbul and learn about Roman and Ottoman history, culture and tradition. What are you going to visit and see during the tour?...
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Languages English
Duration 3h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 425 ratings

 Fener-Balat Walking Tour by Art Historian
Are you curious about the history and culture of Istanbul? Or do you want to do different tour other than the all the things you've seen at the Istanbul? Make yourself ready to be charmed by the...
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Languages English
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 224 ratings

Discover Islamic Culture Through Walking Tour
Welcome to Istanbul Dear Walkers! Islam is the major practiced religion in Turkiye and in order to discover its characteristics we design this tour for walkers who come from non-islamic...
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Languages English
Duration 2h 30min
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 209 ratings

The best panoramic, fun and cultural Free Tour of Istanbul
The best tour of Istanbul . With this Free Tour, we will visit a large part of the city and we will have the opportunity to see spectacular buildings, we will walk among the hidden gems and see...
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Self-guided Tour #1

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Number of sights 17 sights
Distance 4.8 km
Ascend 264 m
Descend 271 m

  • Arap Mosque
  • Azapkapı Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Cami
  • İtalyan Sinagogu
  • Neve Shalom Synagogue
  • The Jewish Museum of Turkey
  • Galata Tower
  • Bereketzade Ali Efendi Cami
  • Ashkenazi Synagogue
  • Surp Pirgiç Catholic Church
  • Church of Saint Benoît
  • Galata Dervish House Museum
  • Crimea Memorial Church
  • Church of Santa Maria Draperis
  • The Museum of Innocence
  • Orhan Kemal Museum
  • Cihangir Camii
  • Nusretiye Camii
Details for Tour #1 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #2

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Number of sights 12 sights
Distance 3.7 km
Ascend 71 m
Descend 80 m

  • Hasanpaşa Camii
  • Söğütlüçeşme Mosque
  • Hemdat Israel Sinagogu
  • Bull Statue
  • Saint Leon
  • Süreyya Opera
  • Cafer Ağa Mosque
  • Surp Takavor Armenian Church
  • Kadıköy Timsah Heykeli
  • Osman Ağa Mosque
  • Sultan Mustafa İskele Mosque
  • Haldun Taner Stage
Details for Tour #2 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #3

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 3.4 km
Ascend 52 m
Descend 72 m

  • Barış Manço Evi
  • All Saints Moda English Church
  • Moda Camii
  • Church of the Assumption
  • Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
  • Moda Sahnesi
  • Sinematek
  • Süreyya İlmen Heykeli
  • Fikret Mualla
  • Yoğurtçu Park
  • Zühtüpaşa Mosque
Details for Tour #3 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #4

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Number of sights 16 sights
Distance 8.4 km
Ascend 304 m
Descend 339 m

  • Crimea Memorial Church
  • Galata Dervish House Museum
  • Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Paşa Anıtı
  • Pera Museum
  • Church of Santa Maria Draperis
  • The Museum of Innocence
  • Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
  • Galatasaray Museum
  • Çiçek Pasajı
  • Tokatlıyan Hotel (Beyoğlu)
  • Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
  • Republic Monument
  • Taksim Gezi Parkı
  • Ataturk Cultural Center
  • Dolmabahçe Mosque
  • Dolmabahçe Palace
Details for Tour #4 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #5

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 4.5 km
Ascend 72 m
Descend 77 m

  • Tuğlacıbaşı Camii
  • Zühtüpaşa Mosque
  • Kalamış Parkı
  • Yoğurtçu Park
  • Fikret Mualla
  • Moda Camii
  • All Saints Moda English Church
  • Barış Manço Evi
Details for Tour #5 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #6

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 6.1 km
Ascend 166 m
Descend 212 m

  • Panorama 1453 History Museum
  • Topkapı Şehir Parkı
  • Takkeci Ibrahim Ağa Camii
  • Bayezid Ağa Camii
  • Yakup Kethüda Çeşmesi
  • Παναγία η Μουχλιώτισσα
  • Panagia Paramythia Church
  • Metroloji Filistin Ortodoks Kilisesi
  • Church of St. George
  • Cumhuriyet Çeşmesi
Details for Tour #6 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #7

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Number of sights 15 sights
Distance 9.1 km
Ascend 324 m
Descend 316 m

  • Malta Kiosk
  • Yıldız Palace
  • Büyük Mabeyn Köşkü
  • Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque
  • Serencebey Parkı
  • Ertuğrul Tekke Mosque
  • Surp Asdvadzadzin Kilisesi
  • Ihlamur Pavilion
  • Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall
  • Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Theater
  • TRT İstanbul Radyosu
  • Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Açık Hava Tiyatrosu
  • Maçka Park
  • Dolmabahçe Gazhanesi
  • Taksim Gezi Parkı
Details for Tour #7 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #8

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 4.1 km
Ascend 176 m
Descend 156 m

  • The Şemsi Pasha Mosque
  • Ayazma Cami
  • Rum Mehmed Pasha Mosque
  • Mihrimah Sultan Camii
  • Silahtar Abrurrahman Ağa Camii
Details for Tour #8 in İstanbul

Self-guided Tour #9

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 218 m
Descend 162 m

  • Ihlamur Pavilion
  • Teşvikiye Camii
  • TRT İstanbul Radyosu
  • Military Museum
  • Saint Esprit Katedrali
Details for Tour #9 in İstanbul

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Why Visit Sights? Self-guided sightseeing tours are a free and safe alternative to bus tours. You can explore İstanbul at your own pace, any time! Do something good for your health by walking.