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Walks In Istanbul

Istanbul Walking Tours &
Private Experiences

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. 

Walks In Istanbul organizes tours for travelers who care and professionals who advise them.

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We organize and deliver  walking tours in Istanbul handling the planning and practical details. Whether you are traveling independently, visiting with family, or arriving on a cruise, you have a local team to help you make the most of your time.

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Travelers

Join a small-group tour to see Istanbul’s landmarks with an expert guide, or book a private tour with an itinerary tailored to your interests and pace. 

Corporate Planners

Plan an executive off-site, incentive trip, or team experience in Istanbul. Our team on the ground coordinates the itinerary and logistics.

Travel Advisors

Book private and signature Istanbul tours for your clients, or work with our team to build an itinerary around their interests and schedule.

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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.

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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 in Istanbul bring together carefully planned routes, local insight, and small groups with room for questions.

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PRIVATE TOURS.

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MOMENTS.

A first visit to Istanbul, a return to explore further, or a special occasion with people you love: Walks In Istanbul builds 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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Must-see site in Istanbul
Topkapi Palace and Harem Image
  • 3 Hours
€47

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour

Step inside Topkapi Palace and its Harem on a guided small-group tour. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets as you explore Ottoman imperial life, sacred relics, the Treasury, and royal secrets.

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Top-Rated Shore Excursion
Shore Excursions: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour
  • 3 Hours
€57

Shore Excursions: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Guided Tour

Save your time in Istanbul with this specially designed shore excursion tour. Explore two of the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia—on a small-group tour.

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3 Must-See Sights in One Tour!
  • 3 Hours
€59

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Tour with Entry Tickets

Explore Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a 3-hour guided walking tour. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern with pre-reserved tickets. Enjoy a more personal experience in a small-group setting.

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Perfect for a Short Stay!
  • 4 Hours
€185

Istanbul: Private Half Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers

Make the most of your time ashore on a private half-day tour from Galataport. Discover Istanbul’s highlights with your private guide and a flexible itinerary shaped around your interests and ship schedule.

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Exclusive Food Tour Across the Bosphorus
Istanbul: Authentic Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy
  • 3 Hours
€390

Istanbul: Authentic Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy

Discover authentic Turkish flavors on a private Kadikoy food tour in Istanbul. Cross the Bosphorus by ferry, explore lively local markets, and taste traditional specialties on the city’s vibrant Asian side.

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Exclusive experience
a small boat in a large body of water
  • 2 Hours
€625

Private Bosphorus Cruise Guided Tour

Leave Sultanahmet and explore the Bosphorus on a private yacht. Forget transfers and crowds, just sit back and relax as your expert guide introduces you to this gorgeous waterway.

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Rated as a 5-Star Tour Experience

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Laura Dall
November 12, 2026
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Emre is a kind, patient and knowledgable guide who clearly loves sharing information about the amazing sights and history of Istanbul. We really enjoyed his tour. Thank you!
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Bernie Bishop
November 12, 2026
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Emre was a wonderful guide, great knowledge & easy to talk to about what we were seeing. On time, good pace.
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NiCO (HUBi1)
November 11, 2026
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On November 9, 2026, we had an absolutely wonderful experience exploring Istanbul, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Emre. Emre was simply exceptional: knowledgeable, passionate, attentive, and incredibly kind. What truly sets him apart is not only his impressive knowledge of Istanbul’s history and culture, but also his wonderful personality and genuine care for the people he guides. He was always attentive, patient, approachable, and more than happy to answer every question. His kindness, generosity, and ability to make everyone feel welcome made the entire experience feel personal and special. His explanations brought Istanbul’s incredible history, culture, and magnificent landmarks to life. We learned so much while thoroughly enjoying every moment. It is rare to meet someone who combines such professionalism, expertise, and genuine human warmth. Emre does exactly that. Thank you, Emre, for making our visit so memorable. You are an absolute credit to your profession, and we feel lucky to have discovered Istanbul with you as our guide. We would recommend this tour without the slightest hesitation, and if you have the opportunity to be guided by Emre, consider yourself very fortunate. Truly a 5-star experience! Çok teşekkür ederim, Emre!
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Joanne Fujii
November 9, 2026
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Our tour guide Emre Tan was cheerful and full of stories. Entry to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern was quick and trouble free. This was an afternoon well spent and full of memorable sights.
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Janet O'Mara
November 9, 2026
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We had a great tour with this company and with our tour guide, Emre! We did a morning tour of the Mosques and Basilica Cistern and then an afternoon tour of Topkapi Palace. It was a full day with a lot of walking but it was so worth it. We had Emre for both tours and we were so glad. He was amazing. He shared so much information and history. This was a great way to see the highlights in a relatively short amount of time. Great for Cruisers! The company, Walks in Europe, was very responsive and attentive to questions I had during and after booking. Thank you for a great tour!
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Tahir Bangash
November 8, 2026
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Thank you for an amazing tour and sharing your knowledge of the sites with the group. Wonderful afternoon tour.
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Vicky Argity
November 8, 2026
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Our guide Murat was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, friendly and engaging. He explained the history, architecture and cultural significance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern in a way that was both fascinating and easy to understand. The tour was very well organised, enjoyable and informative, and the guide was always happy to answer questions.
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Casper Loke
November 8, 2026
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Our guide was great
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Marie Murray
November 3, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Knowledgeable friendly well organised tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Highly recommended .
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Nicolas Cortes
October 29, 2026
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Good tour
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Mario Mik
October 27, 2026
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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
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Sabih war ein hervorragender und kompetenter Reiseführer.
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Ana Paula
October 25, 2026
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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
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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
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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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