Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Istanbul, Turkey
Welcome to Istanbul, famous for its architecture as well as its natural beauty. Our Introduction Walk takes first-time visitors to some of the city's most essential sights. Don't miss a trip to the charming Old City – home to some of the most historic sites, and feel free to wander around the ancient City Walls. Fancy a stroll along the coast? Then pick either the Asian side or the European side, or both!
In all, we have prepared 7 self-guided walks for you to explore Istanbul, which cover everything from Byzantine-era landmarks to the most prominent mosques, palaces and bazaars. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
In all, we have prepared 7 self-guided walks for you to explore Istanbul, which cover everything from Byzantine-era landmarks to the most prominent mosques, palaces and bazaars. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Istanbul Introduction Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Asian Side and Bosphorus Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Istanbul City Walls

Sightseeing Walk: Old European Quarter Walk

Sightseeing Walk: Byzantine Heritage Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Bosphorus Coast Walking Tour

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Leaders in the Mayoral Race
With the GPSmyCity app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.Below are the current leaders in the mayoral race. Think you can top the leaderboard? Download the app and join the race today!
* Morpheus72 (stamped 49.00% of city sights)
* MelissaC (stamped 46.00% of city sights)
* tenntux (stamped 45.00% of city sights)
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