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Discover the heart and soul of Istanbul through perspective-shifting walking tours led by historians, art curators, archaeologists, and more.
Istanbul Private Walking Tours
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Istanbul, once Byzantium and later Constantinople, stands as a city where millennia of history converge. Its streets echo with the footsteps of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman pasts, each layer telling a story of conquest, faith, and cultural exchange. With Context Travel, curious travelers can delve into this rich historical narrative through our tailored Istanbul tours.
Begin with our Istanbul Highlights Tour: From the Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia, an insightful walk through the city's heart, where you'll encounter the architectural genius of the Hagia Sophia and the serene beauty of the Blue Mosque. This tour is a cornerstone for understanding Istanbul's religious and architectural heritage.
For those fascinated by the intricacies of Ottoman design, our Topkapi Palace Tour beckons. Kids and adults alike can discover the opulence of sultans and the secrets of the harem, making history accessible and engaging through interactive storytelling.
Crossing the Bosphorus, our Asian Side of Istanbul Tour offers a different perspective on this sprawling metropolis. This Istanbul private tour invites you to explore the less-trodden paths, revealing the everyday life and local culture that define the city's Asian half, a perfect complement to the more recognized European side.
No visit to Istanbul is complete without indulging in its culinary legacy. The Istanbul Food Tour: Spice Bazaar and Kadikoy Market takes you through a sensory adventure where the scents of spices and the flavors of local dishes tell their own historical tales. From the bustling stalls of the Spice Bazaar to the vibrant Kadikoy Market, this walking tour is a feast for both the palate and the mind.
Through these Context Travel experiences, Istanbul reveals itself not just as a city but as a living chronicle of human history, inviting travelers to step into its past and savor its present.
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Thanks to our wonderful and most knowledgeable guide, Duygu, our tour through the Blue Mosque was very smooth, informative and enjoyable. Duygu has an impressive knowledge of the mosque, its history and it’s religious and interesting facts and information. Her ability to impart her knowledge with her flawless command of English ensured the tour was a complete success. She has an engaging, friendly manner which enabled us to feel totally comfortable with her and at every step she showed concern for us and our welfare with any trip or other hazards along the various types of walkways. It would be a delight to have her as a guide again on any tour in Istanbul we may select.
Susanne and Peter
Sydney Australia
Susanne
May 6, 2025
Nur was able to adjust the time of our tour to meet our needs and was a knowledgeable guide!
Alisa
May 1, 2025
Claire was wonderful! She was patient and kind. Her deep knowledge of Byzantine Istanbul made the sites come alive. She made our trip a special one.
Kate
Apr 17, 2025