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Istanbul: Old City Self-Guided Audio Tour with Local Discounts

5.0(8)Istanbul1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(8)

Description

Explore Istanbul's Old City at your own pace with a 15-language audio guide — one guide is all your group needs. Like having a local friend show you the icons, the tastiest tables, and the spots locals trust, with exclusive discounts that can pay back its small price in a single meal.

Tour Options

Istanbul: Old City Self-Guided Audio Tour with Local Discounts

Itinerary

30 min

Explore the historic Hippodrome, once the social and sporting heart of Constantinople. Discover famous monuments including the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain while listening to engaging audio stories that bring the city's Byzantine and Ottoman history to life.

45 min

Admire one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, famous for its six minarets and magnificent blue Iznik tiles. Your self-guided audio tour shares fascinating stories, cultural insights, and practical visitor tips while allowing you to explore at your own pace.

Admission not included60 min

Visit the legendary Hagia Sophia, one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces. Learn about its transformation from cathedral to mosque to museum and back to mosque through immersive audio storytelling and helpful visitor guidance.

Admission not included40 min

Descend into the atmospheric Basilica Cistern and discover its mysterious underground world, ancient columns, and the famous Medusa heads. The audio guide explains the hidden history while providing useful visitor information.

Admission not included90 min

Explore the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans and discover centuries of imperial history. Your audio guide highlights the palace's most important courtyards, treasures, and panoramic viewpoints.

Admission not included60 min

Discover one of the world's finest archaeological collections, featuring remarkable artifacts from ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The audio stories help bring each period to life.

60 min

Wander through one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Your guide shares shopping tips, local traditions, bargaining advice, and hidden corners while helping you navigate the maze of colorful streets.

Highlights

Safe, walkable routes with clear directions
Exclusive discounts at handpicked local restaurants and shops — cover the price in a single meal
One guide covers your whole group
Audio guide available in 15 languages
Self-guided audio tour of Istanbul's Old City

What's included

Included
Safe, walkable routes with clear directions
Exclusive discounts at handpicked local restaurants and shops — cover the price in a single meal
One guide covers your whole group
Audio guide available in 15 languages
Self-guided audio tour of Istanbul's Old City
Not included
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Live tour guide

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(8)

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cemtrmn
August 14, 2026
Best for all visiting istanbul

We used this safe audio guide with my friends, we bought only one for all of us. And we used all discounts for all group. All tourists should use this for visiting istanbul.

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hkanyildz
August 14, 2026
Do not forget share your journey

Recommended local restaurants and shops are safe and well. We made our own routes with localada and shared on instagram post, great service.

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K4927TYozana
August 6, 2026
skip the lines

Istanbul is a hugencity and old city is very crowded. we bought skip thenline tickets with best price, we skiped the lines. It is very is with localada. good job guys.

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ercana596
August 6, 2026
Real good discounts

We used this aydio guide app with my friends. So helpfull and real good discounts in local shop. It was great to be in istannbul like a local. Thanks for all.

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alparasers
July 26, 2026
Great 👍🏻

Best self guided auido guide in istanbul. We used with different languages, it works very well. We will recommend to my friends. 😃 Great 👍🏻

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yoncas2023
July 26, 2026
Best family self guide

My husband found this for our istanbul visit. We like it is much, we visit best places anda a local restaurant. Thanks for all.

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649erens
July 24, 2026
Safe and easy

Safe and relax route🙏 and very good for local foods. I love İstanbul.

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Juneight77
July 24, 2026
Easy, Informative, and Great Value

We had a fantastic experience with this self-guided audio tour! The audio guide was clear, engaging, and easy to follow, allowing us to explore Istanbul’s Old City at our own pace without feeling rushed. We discovered interesting historical details that we would have completely missed on our own. The local restaurant and shop discounts were a great bonus and actually helped us save money during the day. Overall, it was excellent value for the price, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul.

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