Introduction to Istanbul's Old Town --- walking tour of Istanbul's historical core;

• You may extend this tour to a full day to also include the back streets walk.

A short introductory lecture followed by an orientation tour of the heart of Old Town, including the Hippodrome, visits to Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Blue Mosque, and the Underground Cistern.

tour duration: approximately 4 hours
walking: easy to moderate


A short introductory lecture followed by an orientation tour of the heart of Old Town, including the Hippodrome, visits to Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Blue Mosque, and the Underground Cistern.

Grand Bazaar and the surrounding district was the heart of commerce in the city through centuries. This tour takes you to backstage of this old market venue, unknown to travelers.
We take the colorful back streets to the Spice Market. The market has the ambience of a true oriental bazaar. It was built to promote spice trade in the city, and it still serves essentially the same purpose.
Tour also includes visits to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificient, or Rustempasa Mosque, known for its fascinating tile decoration.

tour duration: approximately 8 hours
walking: moderate