Best Istanbul City Walking Tours

This page tells you which tours are the best in Istanbul and the best routes to make the Istanbul tour in the best way. To see our 2-Day Istanbul Guided Tour please click

Historical Sultanahmet tour

When it comes to the historical heritage of Istanbul, the first thing that comes to mind is Sultanahmet Square. There are many artifacts belonging to the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires in this region, where many historical heritages are within walking distance of each other.

However, the real question is how to tour this region. A local guided tour of Sultanahmet is the answer to this question. All you have to do is enjoy the guided tours, where all the planning, reservations, and tickets are organized in advance without dealing with any details. You will also have the chance to experience the details and parts that most people do not know, down to the smallest detail.

Historical places in Sultanahmet

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi palace
  • Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome)
  • Sultanahmet Mosque  (Blue Moque)
  • Basilica Cistern
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Hagia Irene Church
  • Obelisk

Guided Istanbul Balat Tour

The other popular tour is the Balat tour. Balat, which is on the UNESCO historical heritage list, offers its visitors various artifacts from different periods and cultures with its colorful region, old oriel houses of the Ottoman period, churches, and synagogues.

Balat is a district located between Ayvansaray and Fener, on the Golden Horn coast, in the Fatih district of Istanbul. Balat is considered one of the oldest settlements in its region in terms of history. For this reason, it offers its visitors various artifacts from different periods and cultures.

Its important historical structure includes the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, the Historical Küçük Mustafa Pasha Bath, the Balat Culture House, and the Staircase Hill. It is one of the must-visit places in Istanbul.

Guided Istanbul Sirkeci, Eminonu and Galata tour

Finally, we recommend that you join the walking tour of Istanbul, where you can fully understand Istanbul, which will start from Sirkeci, and end at the Galata tower, from there to Eminonu, where the heart of Istanbul beats, together with the local guide.