Walks In Istanbul

Explore the highlights of Istanbul with expert guides who bring its history, culture, and everyday life into focus.

Join a scheduled small-group tour for guided visits to highlights such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, or let us plan a private experience around your interests in Istanbul and beyond with local knowledge and personal attention.

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Walks In Istanbul

Istanbul is a city of many layers. Our guides help you connect them, from Byzantine monuments and Ottoman palaces to neighbourhood markets and life along the Bosphorus.

We organise and deliver our tours, taking care of the planning and practical details. Whether you are travelling independently, visiting with family, or arriving on a cruise, you have a local team to help you make the most of your time.

For every traveler who walks with us, we turn the place they visit into one they remember.

Small group tours or private experiences crafted with care, cultural depth, and insider access by people who know it best.

Discover Istanbul alongside other curious travellers, or enjoy a private tour with an itinerary shaped around you.

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SMALL GROUPS.

BIG

STORIES.

Join a thoughtfully paced, small-group tour led by expert guides who bring each landmark to life. Enjoy skip-the-line access, immersive storytelling, seamless logistics, and meaningful cultural insight. Explore our curated collection of scheduled tours to find the perfect fit for your Istanbul journey.

SMALL GROUPS.

BIG

STORIES.

Join thoughtfully paced, small-group tours in Istanbul led by expert guides bringing each landmark to life. Enjoy skip-the-line access, immersive storytelling, seamless logistics, and meaningful cultural insight.

Explore our curated collection of scheduled tours to find the perfect fit for your Istanbul journey.

Our scheduled tours bring together carefully planned routes, local insight, and small groups with room for questions.

PRIVATE TOURS.

CURATED

MOMENTS.

A first visit to Istanbul, a return to explore further, or a special occasion with people you love: we build private experiences around what matters to you.

Discover the city’s monuments, explore its neighborhoods and food traditions, or spend time on the Bosphorus.

We can also arrange private itineraries beyond Istanbul, including Ephesus and Cappadocia. We shape the itinerary around the moments you want to come home talking about.

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OUR IMPRESSIVE SELECTION OF TOURS IN TURKEY

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€49

Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour With Tickets

Istanbul's two greatest monuments, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, explained side by side by your guide.

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Must-see site in Istanbul

€47

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour

Topkapi Palace and the Harem with an expert guide: Ottoman history and the life of the Sultan's family.

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Cappadocia Must-See Tour

€349

3-Day Private Cappadocia Guided Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Ride Option

Three private days in Cappadocia: fairy chimneys, UNESCO sites and underground cities, with an optional balloon ride.

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Skip-The-Line Tickets & Round-Trip Transfers Included!

€249

From Kusadasi: Full-Day Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Transfer & Entry Tickets

For cruise passengers: a private full-day Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House tour from Kusadasi, tickets and transfers included.

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   Marie Murray 
 November 3, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour for our first visit to Istanbul. Murat gave good information and was always ready to answer questions. Provided some recommendations for afterwards. We enjoyed one of the restaurants very much. Would never have found it otherwise.
  
 
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   Jueta McCutchan 
 November 2, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Murat was very knowledgeable. He explained everything very well and you can tell he is well versed in the history. He also provided recommendations for restaurants and shopping after the tour, which was very helpful. Highly recommend. It is worth the money!
  
 
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   Linda Kopecka 
 October 31, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really enjoyed our full afternoon tour today! I must say that we felt it was well worth the money. We learned so much, and everything was well organised, with no waiting around, all in great company. A big thank you to our wonderful guide, Julia! I would definitely recommend this tour to others. Everything went perfectly!
  
 
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   Claire Pembery 
 October 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Knowledgeable friendly well organised tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Highly recommended .
  
 
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   Nicolas Cortes 
 October 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good tour
  
 
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   Mario Mik 
 October 27, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emre was am amazing guide! Such a knowledgeable and likeable person! Highly recommend
  
 
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   Hana Kuncová 
 October 26, 2026
 
 
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Our guide was Mert and tour with him was Excellent.
  
 
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   Reinhard Preller 
 October 26, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sabih war ein hervorragender und kompetenter
Reiseführer.
  
 
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   Ana Paula 
 October 25, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +5
Nosso guia Emre fez toda a diferença ! Pontual cuidadoso divertido e muito simpático tornou nossa visita ao Topkapi Palace inesquecível . Sua forma leve e bem humorada para transmitir a história deste lugar foi super importante para manter nos atentos durante toda a visita . Obrigada Emre ! Saudações 🇧🇷
  
 
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   Adam Dunton 
 October 23, 2026
 
 
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An Outstanding Guide Who Made Our Three Days in Istanbul Unforgettable!

We spent three full days exploring Istanbul with Murat Çelik as our private guide in mid-October, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. His combination of historical knowledge, professionalism, adaptability, excellent English, and warm personality made an already fascinating city even more memorable for our family.

One of the highlights was our extended tour of Topkapi Palace. Murat maintained an excellent pace over several hours, checking in periodically to ensure we remained comfortable and engaged. He introduced us to fascinating areas we might otherwise have overlooked, including the clock museum. What particularly impressed us was his knowledge beyond the exhibits themselves: he shared updated archaeological findings about a clock previously believed to have been a gift, for which researchers had more recently discovered an order receipt. His knowledge was both extensive and current, making the experience far more rewarding than simply walking through a museum.

Murat also excelled at introducing us to authentic local experiences. Near Taksim Square, he recommended a spot serving ıslak burgers (wet burgers), where a restaurant employee escorted us to a separate building to find a table in an otherwise full dining area. It was a memorable, delicious experience we would never have discovered on our own. At another local café, Murat guided us toward a traditional drink made with orchid essence, which tasted like a delicious, warm horchata. These recommendations helped us experience a side of Istanbul beyond the usual tourist circuit.

His professionalism was equally evident when the weather complicated our plans. Following record flooding the day before our tour began, Murat remained readily available with practical advice. He also seamlessly managed the ever-changing logistics of our Bosphorus cruise, coordinating around weather conditions, boat operations, and our driver while keeping the experience informative and enjoyable.

Throughout our visits to Hagia Sophia, the nearby mosques, the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar, and Istanbul’s neighborhoods, Murat demonstrated excellent judgment, helped us find wonderful photography opportunities, and made navigating the city easy. He was kind, approachable, and attentive to our family’s interests, with a great sense of humor and a calm, confident demeanor that remained consistently professional.

Our only regret is that we didn’t have a fourth day to explore the Asian side of Istanbul with him. We understand he knows some excellent off-the-beaten-path spots there, and we’d strongly encourage anyone booking a multi-day tour to consider including that side of the city.

If you’re looking for a private guide who combines deep historical knowledge with authentic local insight, exceptional organization, and a genuinely enjoyable personality, Murat is an outstanding choice. He substantially enhanced our Istanbul experience, and we would happily recommend him to anyone visiting the city.
  
 
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   Mark van der Hoeven 
 October 22, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience touring Topkapi with Mert. He is knowledgeable on the history and nicely mixes in stories and anecdotes on Turkish culture. Visiting historic sites with teenagers is really enjoyable with experienced guides like Mert.
  
 
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   Leanne Goegan 
 October 20, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour of Topkapi Palace and Harem. Our wonderful guide Mert was so friendly and knowledgeable and the perfect guide. So glad we did a 9:00 am tour as it was very busy later in the morning. The Palace is so much bigger than we expected and beautiful. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Asheesh Batra 
 October 19, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mert was a solid guide mixing in stories, history, and humor. Tour was alright, imo would have liked to do a little more and or learn more but still an enjoyable experience
  
 
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   Laurent Sfumat 
 October 19, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a lovely guided tour of the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Furkhan our guide was friendly and always available to answer questions. This was our first visit with Walks in Europe and we highly recommend this tour operator.
  
 
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   Delia Chong 
 October 19, 2026
 
 
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Mert was a great guide n made the tour v interesting, entertaining n informative.! We had a v nice group of 8 pax.  He showed n explained the highlights of Topkapi n the Harem, with anecdotes n memorable facts. Gave us plenty of time to wander around the exhibits in different sections, avoided the crowds just in time (especially the toilet break thkq! N just before the v large group of elementary sch kids… phewww!) n encouraged n patiently answered our questions! Great job Mert!  Get Your Guide always give great tours!
  
 
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   Alex Macpherson 
 October 19, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour guide around the Topkapi Palace was Mert who was exceptional. He was entertaining and knowledgeable ensuring that you were fully engaged for 3 hours which flew past. One of the best tours that I have done!
  
 
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   Donal Cahalane 
 October 18, 2026
 
 
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Fantastic tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia (although it was under construction) and the Basilica Cistern. Elif was a wonderful, knowledgeable and very engaging tour guide. She provided all the history and background for these incredible monuments that practically brought them to life. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   le muet eileen 
 October 17, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visite très complete et très bien organisées ; merci a Sabih pour ses explications très interessantes et pour sa bonne humeur. Nous sommes ravis de cette visite
  
 
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   Alastair Manning 
 October 15, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Two superb tours, first in the morning with Elif around the blue mosque and Hagia Sophia. Elif was exceptional as a guide and bought the buildings to life with the stories and histories. In the afternoon Umut who was also superb showed us the Topaki Palace in detail and we very much enjoyed him sharing his knowledge with us as we toured the grounds. Thanks to both for your time and expertise. I would very much recommend taking the tour as it makes the experience much more meaningful to have some local knowledge.
  
 
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   Cole Demert 
 October 15, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyed my time on the tour and Elif made it a great experience. She was kind, funny and very knowledgeable about the monuments and the country. Her enthusiasm was really impactful and I thank her for the experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone else or come back myself

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour With Tickets

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour

3-Day Private Cappadocia Guided Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Ride Option

From Kusadasi: Full-Day Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Transfer & Entry Tickets

Rated as a 5-Star Tour Experience

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Istanbul Walking Tours & Private Experiences

Experts On The Ground

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Explore our group tours

SEARCH SCHEDULED WALKING TOURS

Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour With Tickets

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour

3-Day Private Cappadocia Guided Tour from Istanbul with Balloon Ride Option

From Kusadasi: Full-Day Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Transfer & Entry Tickets

Rated as a 5-Star Tour Experience

Travel Stories

Savor Istanbul: Top 5 Spots for Authentic Local Flavors

Istanbul Walking Tours &
Private Experiences

Experts
On The
Ground

Explore our
group tours