Istanbul Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide App





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Guided tour
- Unlock Istanbul with lifetime access to a flexible city walk, available 24/7 so you can explore when it suits you, for this trip and the next.
- Download the DareMapp app, enter the booking code from your ticket, then follow the map and audio prompts that lead you along the walking route.
- Follow two curated routes across Taksim, Galata, and Sultanahmet with audio at 20+ stops, so you can choose the sights that interest you without a group.
- Get insider tips on where to eat and what to do with kids, and hear it all in your choice of six languages whenever you replay the tour content.
- Self-guided walking tour via mobile app
- 20+ points of interest across Taksim-Galata and Sultanahmet
- Recommendations on gastronomy and family activities
- Lifetime tour access with 24/7 availability
- Self-paced exploration with flexible stop selection
- Tour content available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German
- Physical guide
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore Istanbul with a self-guided mobile walking tour across Taksim-Galata and Sultanahmet, with lifetime 24/7 app access.
Getting started
Access to the tour begins on your mobile device through the DareMapp app. After booking, follow the message you receive with detailed instructions, then download the app and enter the reservation reference code in the format 1385659132. Once activated, you can start walking from any point on the route and decide when to begin your experience.
What to expect
Taksim-Galata route
This route guides you through the Taksim-Galata area using your phone as a private guide. You choose where to join the route and how long to spend at each of the more than 20 points of interest.
Features
- Across the Taksim-Galata route, you explore part of Istanbul with a full walking tour via mobile app, following a path designed for city discovery rather than a fixed schedule or group.
- The experience functions as a self-guided walking tour via mobile app, so there is no physical guide and you control the pace and direction at all times.
- You receive recommendations on gastronomy and family activities in this area, which you can consult whenever you want, even after you finish walking.
- Tour content on this route is available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German in a single interface, letting you switch to the language you prefer.
Sultanahmet route
A second route covers the Sultanahmet area, giving you another set of interconnected stops to explore. You decide how to combine this with the Taksim-Galata route, either in one outing or across different days.
Features
- More than 20 points of interest across Taksim-Galata and Sultanahmet are included in total, and you can choose the stops and when to see them for a self-paced exploration with flexible stop selection.
- Access to this content is provided with lifetime tour access and availability 24/7, 365 days a year, so the tour never expires and you can listen whenever you want after the visit.
- Information for all stops on the Sultanahmet route is part of the same self-guided walking tour via mobile app, keeping the entire experience fully autonomous.
- The tour content across both routes remains accessible in 6 languages, specifically Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German, for consistent support throughout Istanbul.
What to bring
- Ticket or code: Bring your booking confirmation so you can access the DareMapp app with your reference code.
- Mobile phone: Bring a charged smartphone to run the DareMapp app during the self-guided tour.
- Internet access: Ensure your phone has data or Wi-Fi access so you can download the DareMapp app and content.
What's not allowed
- Wheelchair users: This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, as it is not wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Not wheelchair accessible; the self-guided walking routes are not adapted for wheelchair users.
- Strollers: The routes are stroller or pram accessible, so you can join the tour with a stroller.
Additional information
- Guide type: There are no physical guides; this is a fully autonomous mobile app experience.
- Animals: Animals or pets are allowed while you follow the self-guided tour.
- Public transport: Public transportation is available nearby to reach the tour areas.
- Infants: Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable during this experience.
- Health advice: This experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers or guests with back problems or heart conditions.
- App access: Download the DareMapp app and enter the reservation reference code shown on your ticket to unlock the tour.
- Instructions: You will receive a message after booking with detailed instructions on how to access and use the audio guide.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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