Ghost City Istanbul Walking Tour

Very informative and pleasant guide eager to share the history of his beautiful city with you. Had a fun visit, and enjoying the education. Thank you!

The visit went very well. Everything was explained very well without being too complicated. This tour really lets you discover a hidden side of istanbul, including historical details that are still visible today. A big thank you to Rose, our guide, who led this tour brilliantly! Going around with her is like visiting with friends. Her knowledge of history, thanks to her studies, was a great plus. The icing on the cake: the list of restaurants she recommended to us. Thanks to her for this great visit!

Underground musuem and columns are amazingly beautiful. It’s mind-blowing to know that it’s so old. Suddenly you feel like you’re in another universe.

Rose was incredibly lovely and enthusiastic as she took us through the history of Istanbul from some of its most significant landmarks. Her stories are engaging and thought-provoking, drawing connections between different eras and cultures. I learned so many things I never knew before like the connection between the Medusa and the Evil Eye, or the myth of Turkey's own queen of snakes. Highly recommend both this tour and the tour guide!!

The Ghost City Istanbul Walking Tour was absolutely amazing! 🤩It offered a fascinating look at the hidden, lesser-known side of the city, and I was captivated by the eerie, historical sites we explored. Our guide was simply awesome–so friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories that really brought the history to life. It was clear that they truly loved sharing their passion for Istanbul. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a unique and insightful experience!🫶👍

I really enjoyed this tour and had a wonderful experience with our guide. Everything was well organized, informative, and fun, and the atmosphere was very pleasant throughout. I definitely recommend to book a tour with Rose to anyone visiting Istanbul.

We had the absolute pleasure of touring with Rose, and she was incredible from start to finish! 🌟 She’s not only extremely knowledgeable, but also has such a warm and engaging way of sharing information. Rose took the time to explain everything in detail, answering questions with patience and enthusiasm. I learned so much thanks to her, and she made the experience both fun and fascinating. Her passion for what she does truly shines through, and it made all the difference. I would 100% recommend Rose as a guide—you won’t just see the sights, you’ll come away with a much deeper appreciation and understanding.

It’s a very cool historical walking tour… We learned a lot about the real Constantinople versus the size at Istanbul is today… The sisters are absolutely amazing

As a Canadian tourist, what absolutely blew me away was how your guide could weave together the intricate stories of emperors, sultans, and architects across centuries! Standing in the Basilica Cistern and hearing about the Medusa heads - how they were placed upside down, that level of detail was incredible. Our guide's knowledge of the stories of places intrigue made me feel like I was walking through a living novel. The way she explained the architectural genius behind the Hagia Sophia's massive dome - how it seemed to float without visible support and influenced mosque design for centuries - was absolutely captivating. And learning about the secret meanings behind the Iznik tiles' patterns in the Blue Mosque, each color and design telling a story, showed such deep cultural understanding.

Istanbul is breathtaking but underground is another world. We enjoyed every second with Rose. This city is more than what it seems, every corner has a different story and sightseeing surprise. This whole city is like an open air museum itself.

Underground of Istanbul is something I have never experienced before. You can find a medusa underneath Hagia Sophia, really amazing

This was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Rose was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and so happy to answer questions. If you want to really learn about the history of the city (and more), this is the tour for you!

My wife and I did three different historical walks during our trip, and this was hands down the best one. Rose planned our walk incredibly well and was so knowledgeable that we really left fascinated with Istanbul's history. She was also very personable and gave us some excellent recommendations around the city. 11/10 would definitely recommend, and we'll be coming back the next time we're in Istanbul.

Our guide Rose was excellent, informative and fun. The cisterns were very cool. An unknown below ground treasure of Istanbul

Elle was a great guide, knowledgable and entertaining. Good to hear and see some things that are not on the mass tourism agenda!

Very interesting tour with a different point of storytelling. We loved it and enjoyed every second. Underground of Istanbul is breathtaking

Excellent story telling and different point of views. We really enjoyed our time with Rose. Medusa was fascinating of all

The best thing was Rose - our tour guide! She was fabulous, very knowledgeable and excellent with the kids. The cisterns were fascinating and well worth having a guide for. We didn’t meet many (or any ghosts) but enjoyed the tour so much that the kids didn’t mind.

Very very interesting tour in Istanbul. This is far beyond the general and simple tours I have booked so far. Istanbul always surprises me, always..

It was our second time in Istanbul and we desired to experience something new. This tour grabbed our attention and it was a very much right decision. It's for you if you feel like having a different perspective of the city

We stayed in istanbul for about a week and had almost all types of tours and eventually rolled up for this very interesting title. Stories behind here are far more beyond my expectation. It's a mind streching memory I have about Constantinople and so called istanbul. Thank you.

It was a chilling event that I will never forget. Our guide expertly related chilling traditions of long-forgotten ghosts, spectral figures, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding historic sites. Anyone looking for an exciting fusion of history and the paranormal should take this tour, in my opinion. Many thanks!

Very interesting and mindblowing stories... Without stories what the places mean already, right? If you are tired of history lessons like me than go for it, you're at the right spot! Highly recmmnded!

The tour was very well organized, and I appreciated that we were able to cover so much ground on foot while still having plenty of time to stop and take in the sights. Your storytelling skills were top-notch, and you had a great way of bringing the creepy stories to life and making them both mysterious and fascinating. One of the highlights of the tour for me was visiting the underground tunnels beneath the palace, which added a whole new dimension to the stories and legends we had heard earlier in the tour. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul who loves history, weird and mysterious stories, or both. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, and I hope to take another tour with you in the future!

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible tour guiding service Rose provided. Her extensive knowledge of the area and its history, along with your passion for sharing it with others, truly made the experience one of a kind. I appreciate her attention to detail, from the thoughtful itinerary you put together to the personalized recommendations she gave us throughout the tour. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the local culture and landmarks really brought the destination to life and made it feel like we were discovering it for the first time. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure that our trip was unforgettable. Your professionalism, kindness, and expertise made all the difference. I can't wait to recommend your services to my friends and family.

I had no ideas about Turkish breakfast tradition until I see this tour. It was th best breakfast journey ever! I call it a journey because it literally takes you more than one hour to eat, chat, enjoy and Turkish coffee finalize the joy at maximum. After that huge breakfast it was very good exercise to walk in palace actually. Dolmabahce is a massive and gorgeous palace. I highly recommand this tour. It is one of a kind

We can recommend Rose to everyone with her friendly, professional LGBT+ friendly manner. She is the ideal host if you want to move off the beaten tourist path - 5 stars!

It is really nice to have your guide next to you who can answer whatever question you may have. Rose is so friendly, impressive and knowledgeable guide. She is also very funny. Me and my partner had great time with her. We felt really great and free. She organized all the path in the way we wanted. She also gave us so much extra time without any charge. Perfect guide for lgbt+ tour, very lgbt+ friendly we had lots of info about everything including local lgbt bars and pubs, clubs in istanbul

The tour was enjoyable, Rose was giving explicit information and history details easy to understand. Its worth it when you receive this kind of quality, that Rose provided without being boring. p.s. She knows all the nicest spots in Istanbul for breathtaking views and beautiful pictures. Thank you!

Completely private visit, customizable as desired, with a dynamic and competent guide. The feeling of visiting the city with a friend!