Top 4 Old Town and Historic Centre Walks in Istanbul

1.Full Day Historical Walking Tour of Istanbul Old City from Hagia Sophia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours on foot in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at nine. You’ll visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, and Hagia Irene, with the Basilica Cistern replacing Topkapı Palace on Tuesdays. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Ahsen was my guide and was lovely. I'm so glad I chose this tour. I learned so much more about the Mosques, history, culture, palace and the Sultans. A rich learning for me and well worth it.”

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2.Istanbul Spice Market & Historic Centre Food Tour w/ 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Join a small group of up to 12 for four hours of Turkish food in Istanbul. Start with breakfast and tea at the Egyptian Bazaar, sample spices and delights, cross Galata Bridge, then eat kofta, mezze, kebab, grilled fish, baklava, and a secret local dish in Karakoy. Nusret may be your guide.

“Nusret was a great guide. Took me to great places and we had a blast. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Istanbul.”

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3.Historical Turkish Bath Experience in Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

At Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath in Istanbul’s Old City, you’ll receive a clay mask, kese body scrub, traditional foam wash, and optional 30-minute massage. Choose a mixed-gender public bath or semi-private treatment. Female attendants provide the services, and tea, towels, and slippers are included.

“Una experiencia inolvidable, el personal súper atento, el lugar efectivamente histórico, es una ventana al pasado. La limpieza excelente. Nosotros tomamos el hamman con la opción de masaje de 30 minutos, nos gustó mucho. Mi única recomendación sería que chequen bien la ubicación porque la entrada está algo escondida. Llegamos preguntando ya que la ubicación de google no nos llevó a la puerta del lugar.”

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4.2-Day Private Istanbul: Old City + Food Tour (Tickets+Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590

Spend two private days with a guide such as Furkan or Derya, pairing Istanbul’s major sights with a local food walk. Visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, then eat your way from Karakoy to Kadikoy by metro and ferry. Breakfast, public transport, and major entrance tickets are included.

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