Highlights of Istanbul - Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Istanbul

Explore the hidden streets of Old Istanbul.
Learn about Islam and Turkish culture and the modernization of Turkey. Tick the top sites of Istanbul in your list.
Visit inside and learn about the 1.500 years old magnificent Hagia Sofia / Ayasofya.
Visit the 6th-century unique Basilica Cistern ( Roman water reservar )
Visit the Blue Mosque and Roman Hippodrome to see the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and the famous Obelisk which was shipped from Egypt to the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius in 4th century AD.
Walk on the ancient roadway dotted with the ruins of the Roman columns and the Mausoleums of the last Ottoman sultans.
Explore the Grand Bazaar and learn the local art of bargaining. ( Please note that Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. We also visit the Spice market which is open every day and the Spice Market has similar products to the Grand Bazaar).
Visit a Turkish restaurant and learn about the history of Turkish cuisine.
Have many great photo opportunities and more.

On arrival

Getting there by tram: Travel to the Sultanahmet Tram Station. From the tram station walk down the hill on the left side of the road. Take the first left onto Ticathane Sokak (street). You will see Mosaik Restaurant on your right. When you reach Mosaik Restaurant turn right onto the small pedestrian lane-way. This is Incıli Cavus Sokak. Fuego Cafe & Restaurant is near the end of the lane-way on the left.

Getting there by taxi: Taxis can prove difficult as often roads are closed close to our meeting point. If you do get a taxi, ask to be taken to Yerebatan Sarnıcı (also known as the Basilica Cistern in English). The Cistern is located on Yerebatan Caddesi in Sultanahmet (Caddesi means road in Turkish). You will see the Basilica Cistern located close to the marker in the map above. The marker is Fuego Restaurant.

Directly behind the Cistern entrance is a small park with restaurants like Sultan's Pub, Omer Restaurant and Bodrum Restaurant lining it. These restaurants are on a pedestrian walkway. Incili Cavus Sokak runs off this pedestrian walkway. Fuego is the second establishment on the right on Incili Cavus Sokak, located next to Ares Hotel.

Please note for morning tours, the Fuego Restaurant may not be open but please wait for your guide to arrive.

If you experience any problems locating the meeting point call Salih, My Local Guide Istanbul on phone in your booking confirmation

Things to note

This tour involves entering mosques. Ladies and gentlemen are required to dress appropriately by covering their shoulders and ensure coverage past their knees. Ladies will need to cover their heads. Scarfs are available at the mosque, but feel free to bring your own scarf to use. In addition, for your convenience, it is best to wear shoes that are easy to remove.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.