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 Shop (Lale Restaurant) — a 1960s traveler hub once loved by overland backpackers and Beat Generation writers — where you can rest, eat, and plan the rest of your journey with confidence.
Walk through the Hippodrome: Obelisks, Roman history
Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map
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!
1h 30mAdmission freeSee on map
Go to the end of the Hippodrome and next to The Museum of Islamic Art.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
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