Mystical and Secret Istanbul Self Guided Story Walk

Mystical and Secret Istanbul Self Guided Story Walk

By Veni Vidi Gez

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Free cancellation available
7h
Mobile voucher
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Overview

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, travellers enjoy full flexibility while discovering the city in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Activity location

Topkapi Palace
- Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bab-ı Hümayun
- Topkapı Sarayı
- 34122, Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Mystical and Secret Istanbul Self Guided Story Walk

7h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€4.18 x 1 Adult€4.18

Paid at activity€1.67

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Topkapi Palace

45m
Admission ticket not included

Travellers 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.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

30m
Admission ticket not included

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

Basilica Cistern

30m
Admission ticket not included

Travellers 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.

Sultanahmet Square

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

Kapali Carsi

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

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

Galata Tower

25m
Admission ticket not included

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

Balat

Travellers wander through the historic area of Balat, discovering colourful houses, forgotten churches, synagogues, and the everyday life woven into Istanbul’s past.

Fener & Balat

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

Chora Museum

30m
Admission ticket not included

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

Pierre Loti Tepesi

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

KIz Kulesi

Travellers 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.

Beylerbeyi Palace

30m
Admission ticket not included

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

Rumeli Fortress

25m
Admission ticket not included

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

Location

Activity location

Topkapi Palace
- Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bab-ı Hümayun
- Topkapı Sarayı
- 34122, Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Turkiye

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