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As one of the world’s most popular tour companies, we ensure that all our guides represent our unique style: a mix of real history and legend, giving them their own character. We connect amazing independent guides with thousands of travelers every day, giving these local freelancers the opportunity to inform and entertain you, spreading and expanding this great idea of free tours in Istanbul. We believe in supporting local communities and aspire to give a voice to self-employed guides who have chosen Istanbul as their city. Our free Istanbul tour guides are knowledgeable, entertaining and memorable and work only on suggestions, which ensures the highest quality! Our free walking tours are more than just guided walking tours, our guides also offer expert advice to introduce you to the local culture and help you plan your visit. We also have a unique range of guided tours in these destinations, ask our guides!
Explore Istanbul with the best Free Tour in Spanish or English!
If you're wondering how to get to know Istanbul in an authentic, fun and hassle-free way, you've come to the right place! At Free Tour Istanbul , we offer you an unforgettable experience that will take you to explore the best kept secrets of this magical city.
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Join us and discover Istanbul like never before!
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this adventure. Reserve your spot now and get ready to walk through streets full of history, colors and life. We promise you'll take away unforgettable memories and perhaps even new friends!
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No other tour covers so many of ISTANBUL's major landmarks! Have your camera ready as we pass Hagia Sophia
and the Blue Mosque , admire the Sultan's residence as we stroll through Topkapi Palace. After this 3-hour Free Tour, you'll be able to tick off many of Istanbul's must-see sites from your list.
The route covers many of Istanbul's main attractions.
What will we see during the tour?
With Free Tours in Istanbul and the free-of-charge visits that we offer every day in the city, you will be able to enjoy an experience where we promise guaranteed laughter and fun through the fun facts and anecdotes that we will tell you along the way.
At Free Istanbul Tours we offer you this amazing walking tour. Coming to Istanbul is the perfect way to get acquainted with the former Ottoman capital .
Perfect for travelers!
Useful information for travelers:
- The meeting point is the same for both languages: at the circular water fountain located between the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia .
- It is recommended to keep in mind that if your hotel is not located in the area of Sultanahmet , traffic may affect your arrival and attendance so we appreciate that the necessary measures are taken.
- We should also mention that if you participate in a group of more than 6 people, you would have to manage a private service.
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Explore the street art scene of old Istanbul with the Alternative Istanbul Tour.
Our Istanbul Free Tour starts every day at 10:30 am, at our meeting point located in Sultanahmet Square. Its location is close to the decorative circular water fountain, which is located between the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. To find us, you just need to find our expert tour professionals, identified with a red jacket or t-shirt and umbrellas of the same color.
The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks. Built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I, it is renowned for its stunning blue İznik tiles that adorn the interior walls, giving it the name "Blue Mosque." This mosque combines elements of traditional Islamic architecture with Byzantine Christian influences from the nearby Hagia Sophia, creating a distinctive and visually captivating structure.
Hagia Sophia, known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is a historical architectural marvel in Istanbul that has served multiple roles throughout its long history. Originally constructed as a Greek Orthodox Christian cathedral by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD, it stood as the world’s largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years. Hagia Sophia continues to stand as a testament to the city’s historical evolution, blending elements of Christianity and Islam in a way that reflects Istanbul's unique position
The Hurrem Sultan Hammam, also known as the Haseki Hürrem Sultan Bathhouse, is a renowned historical Turkish bath in Istanbul, situated between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. It was commissioned by Hürrem Sultan (also known as Roxelana), the influential wife of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in the mid-16th century.
The Basilica Cistern, known as Yerebatan Sarnıcı in Turkish, is one of the largest and most impressive ancient underground water reservoirs in Istanbul. Built during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, it was constructed to supply water to the Great Palace of Constantinople and surrounding buildings, especially in times of siege.
Cankurtaran is a historic and charming neighborhood located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, nestled near some of the city's most iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Positioned in the heart of the Sultanahmet area, Cankurtaran is popular with both tourists and locals due to its proximity to these major sites and its unique blend of history, culture, and a more laid-back, residential atmosphere.
Topkapi Palace, known as Topkapı Sarayı in Turkish, is one of Istanbul's most famous landmarks and a symbol of the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire. Located on the Seraglio Point overlooking the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, it served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th century.
The German Fountain (German: Deutscher Brunnen, Turkish: Alman Çeşmesi) is a beautiful, historic monument located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square, near the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. It is a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany to the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II, commemorating the Kaiser’s visit to Istanbul in 1898. The fountain was completed and officially inaugurated in 1901.
The Obelisk of Theodosius, located in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, is an ancient Egyptian monument that was originally erected at the Temple of Karnak in Luxor around 1500 BC by the Pharaoh Thutmose III. It was brought to Constantinople by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD to celebrate his victories.
he Fountain of Ahmed III (Turkish: Ahmed III Çeşmesi) is a stunning Ottoman Baroque-style public fountain located just outside the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, near the Hagia Sophia. It was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed III in 1728 during the Tulip Era of the Ottoman Empire, a time known for its artistic and cultural flourishing, marked by a fascination with beauty and elegance.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).