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Istanbul Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish
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Overview

Embark on a stroll through the heart of Istanbul with audioguide on your smartphone. Immerse yourself in the charming streets and picturesque cityscapes without the constraints of a tour group.

You will discover: The realities of being a sultan and the implications of maintaining a harem; The reasons behind Istanbul's affection for cats; How a Roman emperor embraced Christianity and established the Byzantine Empire; Insights Dracula gained from the Ottomans; Our tips on what to try and what to buy as souvenirs in Istanbul

The tour features 20 points of interest, each accompanied by engaging audio commentary. Feel free to pause for a coffee break or explore a captivating side street at your leisure and return to the tour path whenever you're ready.

What's Included

  • Illustrations to identify landmarks
  • 20 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
  • 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language.
  • Smartphones and headphones
  • Entrance fee/tickets
  • Human Guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hoca Paşa
Kennedy Cad. No:8, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This a self-guided tour - you will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide)
  • Audio guide is available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate
  • Bring your own headphones, they are not included

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Illustrations to identify landmarks
  • 20 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
  • 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language.
  • Offline map with route for easy GPS navigation
  • Audio Guide App for iPhone and Android
  • Smartphones and headphones
  • Entrance fee/tickets
  • Human Guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android
  • This a self-guided tour - you will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide)
  • Audio guide is available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate
  • Bring your own headphones, they are not included
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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