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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This was our second tour and day spent with Suleyman in Istanbul (he was our friend and teacher at the Topkapi Palace the prior day). It was amazing to spend two days with him and build upon all that we learned at the Palace. What made the tour fantastic was Suleyman's stories about local life in Istanbul and tying in his personal experiences to educating us on the history and culture of the city. We learned so much about Muslim life (and the lives of people practicing other religions by way of contrast) and living in Turkey by spending the day with him. Suleyman is amazing and would hope that everyone has the opportunity to spend time with him on their trip to Istanbul.
Suleyman was an amazing guide through the Palace. His ability to convey both history and culture by comparing and contrasting the Ottoman rule vs western monarchies really drove home the information he was sharing. He kept the pace perfect for us and, because you can't possibly cover the entire Palace in a few hours, he helped us decide where to go following our tour. Suleyman really knows his Ottoman history and can't imagine a better guide to take you through the Palace and history of the empire.
Betul was excellent. Loved the different "typical" foods she selected for us to try. And it was great to go to Kadikoy and see a part of Istanbul we may not have visited.
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