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Istanbul private guides and walking tours

Town and Country magazine recommends our walking seminars in Istanbul for three reasons:


  • smallest groups
  • scholarly guides
  • insider knowledge

With walks in architecture, cuisine, and Byzantine history, led by a network of professors and researchers living in Istanbul, we're ready to unveil this city for intellectually curious travelers.


Check out our popular "cosmopolis" Istanbul tour. See how we visit the Hagia Sofia and Topkapi Palace.

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"Context conducts some of the most interesting walkng tours, led by art historians and architects, among others."

Featured Walks in Istanbul

History Walks (1 of 5)

Crossroads of Commerce

Istanbul featured walking tour - Crossroads of Commerce

Advantageously positioned at the intersection of two continents and two seas, Istanbul has played a key role in international commerce since antiquity. This three-hour walk through

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Architecture Walks

Ottoman Architecture

Istanbul featured walking tour - Ottoman Architecture

This three-hour walking tour of Istanbul focuses on three of the city's most important 16th century mosques. Designed by the Ottoman architect, Sinan, who is often referred to as t

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History Walks (1 of 5)

Hagia Sofia Seminar

Istanbul featured walking tour - Hagia Sofia Seminar

The church of Hagia Sofia, originally constructed in the 6th century, represents the highest achievements of the Byzantine Empire. Considered to be one of the architectural wonders

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History Walks (1 of 5)

Chora and Balat

Istanbul featured walking tour - Chora and Balat

Please note that this walk has been redesigned and will be split into two new walks looking in-depth to the area as: History & Continuity and Byzantium on the Golden Horn. However

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