Architecture tour · Istanbul
Explore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Istanbul, Turkey in a day
Istanbul, Turkey
- Self-guided
- About 7 h
- Works in your browser
- By Emmi Carlsson
- Opens instantly on your phone
- Apple Pay, Google Pay or card
- Start whenever you like, at your own pace
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- Length
- About 7 h
- Stops
- 11
- Route
- 6.9 km
- Starts at
- Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque
- Price
- A$3, one-off
About this tour
“Explore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Istanbul, Turkey in a day” is a self-guided walking tour in Istanbul, Turkey, made by Emmi Carlsson. It takes about 7 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.
Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, is a unique destination that blends history, culture, and modernity. In just one day, visitors can uncover the hidden gems and highlights that make this city so fascinating. From the historic Blue Mosque and the majestic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar and the serene Bosphorus Strait, there is no shortage of things to see and do. Visitors can also enjoy the city's famous Turkish cuisine, sip on some tea at a local tea house, and marvel at the stunning skyline from a rooftop terrace. A day in Istanbul is sure to be a memorable experience.
Where it starts
The tour starts at Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque in Istanbul and covers about 6.9 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.
What you’ll see
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Cistern Art Gallery
- The Blue Mosque
- Great Palace Mosaics Museum
- Arasta Bazaar
- Hagia Irene
- Hagia Sophia
And 3 more stops along the way.
What you get
- A live map that leads you from stop to stop
- Stories and photos at every stop, written by Emmi Carlsson
- Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
- Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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