Mystical and Secret Istanbul Self Guided Story Walk

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7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This self-guided digital walking tour blends history, culture, and storytelling into a carefully crafted route you can explore at your own pace.

Unlike typical guides, this experience is designed as an immersive narrative journey — connecting landmarks, hidden corners, and historical moments through engaging, easy-to-follow content.

With lifetime availability, and a detailed route map, travelers enjoy full flexibility while discovering the city in a deeper, more meaningful way.

What's Included

Downloadable detailed route map
Lifetime access to purchased content
29 unique locations with immersive storytelling
Mobile-friendly experience
Self-guided digital walking tour (PDF guide)
Admission tickets to attractions
Food, drinks, and personel expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Bab-ı Hümayun

This is a self-guided digital experience. Travelers start their journey here using the guide on their own device. No physical host will be present.

End point

The experience naturally concludes here. From this point, travelers may continue their journey independently or return to their accommodation using public transport.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    TopkapI Palace

    Travelers explore the outer courtyards and surrounding historic areas of Topkapı Palace, learning about the heart of the Ottoman Empire and the secrets that once shaped imperial power.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Travelers stand before the timeless beauty of Hagia Sophia, discovering how this monument bridged empires, faiths, and centuries of human history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Basilica Cistern

    Travelers descend beneath the city to explore the mysterious Basilica Cistern, where ancient columns, shifting light, and the legendary Medusa heads reveal another world beneath Istanbul.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Sultanahmet Square

    Travelers walk across the ancient Hippodrome, where chariots once raced and empires gathered, uncovering the political and ceremonial heart of Byzantine Constantinople.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar

    Travelers wander through the legendary Grand Bazaar, exploring hidden courtyards, ancient trade routes, and the living traditions of one of the world’s oldest marketplaces.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Travelers stand before the majestic Süleymaniye Mosque, discovering the vision of Mimar Sinan and the spiritual heart of Ottoman Istanbul.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Galata Tower

    Travelers reach the iconic Galata Tower, where panoramic views and medieval stone reveal Istanbul’s layered past and endless horizon.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Balat

    Travelers wander through the historic neighborhood of Balat, discovering colorful houses, forgotten churches, synagogues, and the everyday life woven into Istanbul’s past.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Fener & Balat

    Travelers explore the historic Fener district, standing before the famous red Greek Orthodox School and discovering the deep roots of Istanbul’s multicultural heritage.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Chora Museum

    Travelers step inside Chora Church, where breathtaking mosaics and frescoes reveal sacred stories, hidden symbols, and the spiritual imagination of Byzantium.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    Travelers pause at Pierre Loti Hill, taking in sweeping views of the Golden Horn while reflecting on love, longing, and the quiet poetry of Istanbul.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    KIz Kulesi

    Travelers observe the legendary Maiden’s Tower from the shore, uncovering the myths of love, fate, and empires that have surrounded this solitary lighthouse for centuries.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Travelers explore the elegant seaside palace of the Ottoman sultans, discovering stories of diplomacy, exile, and the private world of empire along the Bosphorus.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Rumeli Fortress

    Travelers walk along the mighty walls of Rumeli Fortress, learning how this strategic stronghold changed the fate of Constantinople and the course of history.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Veni Vidi Gez

Tags

Full-day Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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