Istanbul sits at the crossroads of two continents and three thousand years of history — and the old city holds all of it at once.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Istanbul on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Navigate clues to the Blue Mosque, the Sultan Ahmed III Fountain, and the Arasta Bazaar — Ottoman architecture, royal patronage, and artisan craftsmanship
• Go at your own pace through one of the world's great historic neighbourhoods
• Suits any group: solo adventurers, couples, families, or larger parties
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
Istanbul rewards everyone who slows down long enough to actually look.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Istanbul on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Navigate clues to the Blue Mosque, the Sultan Ahmed III Fountain, and the Arasta Bazaar — Ottoman architecture, royal patronage, and artisan craftsmanship
• Go at your own pace through one of the world's great historic neighbourhoods
• Suits any group: solo adventurers, couples, families, or larger parties
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
Istanbul rewards everyone who slows down long enough to actually look.
Starting at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Parkı, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul, open the app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. You're in the heart of Sultanahmet, where Byzantine and Ottoman history overlap at every step.
Your first landmark is the Blue Mosque — the Sultan Ahmed Mosque — whose six minarets and cascade of domes have defined the Istanbul skyline since 1616, and whose interior of 20,000 hand-painted Iznik tiles fully justifies the visit.
Next, the app guides you to the Sultan Ahmed III Fountain, an exquisitely decorated 18th-century fountain just outside the Topkapı Palace gate, its carved canopies and calligraphic inscriptions a masterclass in Ottoman decorative art.
The route concludes at the Arasta Bazaar, a covered arcade of craftspeople's shops dating to the 17th century, quieter than the Grand Bazaar and altogether more rewarding to explore.
Around 2 hours on foot. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the uneven cobblestones of Sultanahmet.
Your first landmark is the Blue Mosque — the Sultan Ahmed Mosque — whose six minarets and cascade of domes have defined the Istanbul skyline since 1616, and whose interior of 20,000 hand-painted Iznik tiles fully justifies the visit.
Next, the app guides you to the Sultan Ahmed III Fountain, an exquisitely decorated 18th-century fountain just outside the Topkapı Palace gate, its carved canopies and calligraphic inscriptions a masterclass in Ottoman decorative art.
The route concludes at the Arasta Bazaar, a covered arcade of craftspeople's shops dating to the 17th century, quieter than the Grand Bazaar and altogether more rewarding to explore.
Around 2 hours on foot. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the uneven cobblestones of Sultanahmet.
مشمول
- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
غير مشمول
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
