Guided Tours of Istanbul Walking Tours for Curious & Intentional Travelers

Since 2018, we've guided curious and intentional travelers through the heart of Istanbul's legendary palaces and museums, showcased the best markets and shops, and been proud to highlight the city's remarkable historical legacy at the crossroads of Eastern and Western worlds.

Put together the puzzle pieces of the city’s history as an expert tailors your tour to your interests.

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Much more than tour guides, our experts are your personal key to IstanbulMuch More Than Tour Guides, Our Experts are Your Personal Key to Istanbul

Enjoy your day walking side-by-side with some of the most renowned experts in their fields, from sommeliers to archaeologists. Evidently passionate about the vibrancy and history of their city, you’ll see Istanbul through the eyes of a local who crafts your experience to fit your needs and interests.

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On a Mission to Create a Global Community

Since Context's founding in Rome twenty years ago, we've been on a mission to foster a global community of travelers, learners, and experts to create connection through mutual understanding. We're so glad you've joined us!

More Than 6,900 Lives Impacted in Istanbul

Travel has the power to transform. We’re on a mission to create conscientious travelers whose eyes are opened to our shared humanity and are exposed to diverse perspectives. To date, 6,900+ people have been impacted by Context in Istanbul.

Travel also impacts the world around us – for good and bad. We’re dedicated to sustainable and regenerative travel and believe we should leave the places we visit better than we found them.

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The Reviews Are In:

We’ve taken three Context tours of Istanbul in the last 6 days. This last one, with Claire, was emblematic of virtually all the Context tours we’ve taken over the last decade. Deeply informed, fully engaged, a quiet enthusiasm which can only be sustained, day after day, year after year, by a fully felt passion for the subject. No matter how many different guides we use in no matter how many countries, none ever comes close to the professionalism of the Context staff
– Barry, Traveling September 2022

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