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Istanbul Kick Start Tour First Time Visitor Essentials
Istanbul
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Just arrived in Istanbul? Start your trip on the right foot with the Istanbul Kick Start Tour — a friendly 2-hour walking orientation designed for first-time visitors. You’ll discover the heart of the historic peninsula while learning everything you need to navigate, enjoy, and understand this complex and beautiful city.
This is more than a walking tour — it’s your personal Istanbul briefing. Your local expert will share tips on transportation, customs, safety, language, and food, while giving you a brief historical overview of key landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque (from the outside). By the end, you’ll feel like you belong here.
We finish the tour at the legendary Puding Sho...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Friendly local guide with insider tips
End-of-tour local advice over tea (optional)
Walking orientation with live Q&A
Overview of historical and modern Istanbul
City Map
Entrance to any monuments (exterior visit only)
Food or drinks at the Puding Shop
Transportation or public transit tickets
Gratuities (recommended)
Meeting Points
Departure
Alzer Cafe
Go to the end of the Hippodrome and next to The Museum of Islamic Art.
Return
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
It is located on the tram line and opposite of the Tourism Information Office.
Itinerary
1
Hippodrome
Walk through the Hippodrome: Obelisks, Roman history
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Sultanahmet Square
Exterior views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Orientation around Sultanahmet tram area and transport systems
Walk through the local lanes and hidden corners
Tour ends at the Puding Shop (Lale Restaurant) — time to relax or grab a bite!
1 hour and 30 minutes
Istanbul Kick Start Tour First Time Visitor Essentials
Istanbul
About
Just arrived in Istanbul? Start your trip on the right foot with the Istanbul Kick Start Tour — a friendly 2-hour walking orientation designed for first-time visitors. You’ll discover the heart of the historic peninsula while learning everything you need to navigate, enjoy, and understand this complex and beautiful city.
This is more than a walking tour — it’s your personal Istanbul briefing. Your local expert will share tips on transportation, customs, safety, language, and food, while giving you a brief historical overview of key landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque (from the outside). By the end, you’ll feel like you belong here.
We finish the tour at the legendary Puding Sho...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Friendly local guide with insider tips
End-of-tour local advice over tea (optional)
Walking orientation with live Q&A
Overview of historical and modern Istanbul
City Map
Entrance to any monuments (exterior visit only)
Food or drinks at the Puding Shop
Transportation or public transit tickets
Gratuities (recommended)
Meeting Points
Departure
Alzer Cafe
Go to the end of the Hippodrome and next to The Museum of Islamic Art.
Return
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
It is located on the tram line and opposite of the Tourism Information Office.
