Best Istanbul Old Town Tour: Gems & Tales with Dr Sib

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Provided by: Dr Sib
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Obelisk of Theodosius
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Best of Istanbul old town Essentials with a Professional Guide

Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting beauty of Istanbul Old Town in a small group. Our itinerary encompasses a leisurely stroll with no inclines or admission fees.

During our excursion, we'll explore:
- Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome)
- Blue Mosque (inside & outside) *
- Hagia Sofia (outside)
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Obelisk of Constantin
- Palace of Ibrahim Pasha
- Spartans Serpent Column
- Madrasa of Sultanahmet
- Hurrem Sultan Bath
- Fountain of Ahmad III
- Topkapi Palace
- Ottoman Wooden Houses (Sogukcheshme)
- Old Sufi Dergah
- Caferaga Madrasa
- Basillica Cistern (Yerebatan)
- The Million Stone
- The German Fountain
- Advises for restaurants, shopping places and ferry piers
- Opportunities for picturesque photo stops and ideas for more places.

Pay what you consider fair, starting from min. 10 $/€ (400 lira) per person for groups.

*Blue Mosque is not open in Friday mornings. Also, we may need to pass in extremely crowded times etc.

Adequate dressing is needed to enter the mosques.

Please feel free to contact me for private tours and cruises in Arabic, English or Spanish languages.
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This activity includes:

  • Sultanahmet Square
  • Obelisk of Theodosius
  • German Fountain
  • The Blue Mosque
  • Serpent Column
  • Hurrem Sultan Hammam
  • Ibrahim Pasha Palace
  • Hagia Sophia
  • The Stone of Million
  • Cafer Ağa Madrasa
  • Fountain Sultan Ahmed III
  • Topkapi Palace Museum

Our Guides

Sib — Guide of Best Istanbul Old Town Tour: Gems & Tales with Dr Sib, Turkey
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Meeting point

Obelisk of Theodosius

On arrival

We will meet by the Obelisk of Theodosius (Egyptian Obelisk) in Sultanahmet Square (hippodrome).

Things to note

Please contact me through WhatsApp.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.8
Organisation
9.9
Atmosphere
10.0
Content
9.8
Guide
9.9
Usefulness
9.9
Reviews (38)
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Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025
“Great intro - a little”
Fun intro to Istanbul but a little all over the place with the content.
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Reviewed on Mar 05, 2025
“Dr. Sib's tour is excellent.”
The review are right...Dr Sib is a great teacher and storyteller who is charming and very well educated, with the benefit of a good sense of humour. He also had the advantage of knowing all the 'officials', so we had no problems on our extensive two hour tour. Highly recommended, he deserved my good tip!
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Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025
“Excellent Tour”
Due to the iffy weather, ours was a small group but even with a large group, I think Dr. Sib would be a wonderful tour guide. This was a great way to get oriented in Istanbul. Dr. Sib truly wants people to enjoy their time in Istanbul and goes "above and beyond" in his recommendations (ask about the very reasonably price state sponsored cafeterias with waterside views).
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025
“Todo bien”
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
“Nice summary”
Made our visit very enjoyabe. Answered all our questions, proved great next steps info. Highly recommend as way to get your bearings in Istanbul
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
“Great intro to Istanbul”
Enjoyed the tour. Blue Mosque in particular would not have been as meaningful or enjoyable without Dr Sib detailed and informative information.
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
“Very informative”
Really enjoyed the tour. Lot's of good information. Communicated well. Don't
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Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
“Recommended”
Really knowledegable and humble guide. 100% recommendation
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Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
“Amazing introduction tour! ”
Our walking tour with Dr. Sib was the perfect start to our Istanbul trip! He was incredibly knowledgeable, providing not just cultural facts but also historical anecdotes that brought the city to life. The tour gave us a deeper understanding of Istanbul’s rich history and vibrant culture. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the city beyond the surface!
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Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
“Warm guy with big heart. ”
Sib is very nice man with a lot of secret information about the ancient history and a new days. You can learn from him a lot of new things, some of them are...mind blowing. :) Sib is your really calm and good guide in Istanbul. Great example of warmth of the people in Istanbul.
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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