4 Old Town and Historic Centre Walks in Turkey Worth the Time

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

Review the Istanbul Old City walking tour, with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, fees, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“I think the attention to detail from our guide, Ünal was fantastic. He knows so much about Istanbul and clearly loves his job. We had our curiosity quenched. He also kindly offered, after the tour officially ended to take us to the Basilica Cistern using his museum pass to skip the line. Worth every penny and then some!”

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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

Taste Istanbul from the Spice Bazaar to Karakoy on a small-group food tour with 10 stops, local dishes, Turkish coffee, mezze, and baklava.

“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

Review of Istanbul’s Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath, with scrub, clay mask, foam wash, massage options, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We were hyped, well when I say we, I mean me…… but Waterman (pretend husband) was incredibly skeptical and was dragged along. So with a booking they had to be at 6pm …. And well ok….. I made the booking counting the 45 minutes of services (joint), 15 mins for them being late that still left 90 mins for us to be where we needed to be after - I went for it. Instant confirmation! Success….. We worked out it was only a 5 min walk from hotel so perfect - off we set…… Sketchy street entrance, but hey I’m thinking authentic right? Skeptical Waterman already peaking….. so in we…”

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

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

Explore Istanbul’s grand mosques, Ottoman palace, bazaars, ferries, and local food on this flexible two-day private tour.

“We had an incredible two-day tour in Istanbul with our guide, Furkhan, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. On the first day, we visited the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. Furkhan brought each place to life with his deep knowledge of history and culture. He was very flexible with timing and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. All entrance fees were included, so there were absolutely no hidden costs, which made the experience even more relaxed and enjoyable. The second day was the “Taste of Istanbul” food tour, starting with a traditional Turkish breakfast. This was definitely the…”

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