FREE TOUR ISTANBUL

Schedule: Every day at 10:30 am Meeting Point: Sultanahmet Square Price: Free Languages: English and Spanish

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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