Istanbul, 1703. You are Ali Pasha, a peasant who charmed his way into the Sultan's palace, became Grand Vizier, and married the Sultan's daughter. It is the greatest rags-to-riches story in the city. Then you start to hear whispers of a revolt. This self-guided adventure quest takes you on a 63-minute walk through the historical heart of Istanbul. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow Ali Pasha's investigation at 11 stops: from the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and the hidden Büyük Valide Han, through Istanbul University and the Column of Constantine, past the Obelisk of Theodosius in Hippodrome Square, and on to the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III beside Hagia Sophia and into Gülhane Park. Solve cryptic riddles and uncover who is planning the overthrow. Best during the day. Explore Istanbul's most historic streets at your own pace. Perfect for history lovers, adventure seekers, and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of Istanbul or Ottoman history required.
Istanbul Quest: Uncover the Ottoman Revolt of 1703 lasts about 1h 18min.
Prices start at $7 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is • Go to Egyptian Bazaar Entrance (game starting point). • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • Finish at Gülhane Park Cankurtaran, Alemdar Cd. No:30, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
An awesome route that takes you around the most important sites in historical peninsula. I was able to get around easily and get lost in the history.
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the historical peninsula and found the route both easy to follow and rich in history. We look forward to having you on another Questo journey soon.
This brought us to points in the city that we would not have otherwise seen. We learned some interesting history along the way. Fun, inexpensive adventure!
Glad you enjoyed the adventure and discovered new spots in the city! Thanks for the positive feedback. Looking forward to having you join us on another adventure soon!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Quest: Uncover the Ottoman Revolt of 1703 | 1h 18min | 5.0 (2) | $7 | |
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