Istanbul Private Walking Tours

Istanbul Tours and Experiences See what others overlook. Understand what others don't.

Discover the heart and soul of Istanbul through perspective-shifting walking tours led by historians, art curators, archaeologists, and more.

Istanbul Private Walking Tours

Context Travel Istanbul Tours

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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Ebru organized a fascinating introduction to the spiritual side of Istanbul. We came upon Islamic, Christian and Jewish neighborhoods, mosques, churches and synagogues while walking the tiny streets. A pause at charming coffee spot provided an opportunity to talk of the interconnections between the faiths and their peoples. Very enjoyable
Our first visit to Turkey started in a wonderful way with our personal Context tour with Ebru. I loved that we began at the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque withe its light and sense of peace!
Claire was excellent; knowledgeable and so able to connect the rich history to the architecture and objects of the Topkapi. We so enjoyed our afternoon and felt truly informed.
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