I walked around Historic/Down town area of Europe side of Istanbul area. I walked along Tram track road to not miss the road as the side roads are confusing. This is the only way to see culture and different parts of Istanbul. We were warmly greeted by locals. We tasted lot of local food varieties while walking More

Walking in streets of Istanbul is a great experience. We walked around almost all of the Sultanahmet district and parts of Taksim area. It was a wonderful experience. More

One can walk freely around the old town. We walked up throufh the shopping district to the large mosque - really interesting local colour More

It is not possible to walk safely in Istanbul safely due to the crowd and the absence of the sidewalks for the people and families especially with young children. Istanbul streets are not the family friendly places for the families with kids. More

Walking through the streets of of historic areas is the best way to experience the flavor of Istanbul. After dinner, we enjoyed talking with shop keepers, street vendors and other travelers along the way back to our hotel. Business is winding down and the atmosphere is relaxed and jovial. Since we stayed a week, we easily became "regulars" in the... More

Istanbul is beautiful to walk through, especially near the sea and sultanahmet. More

Useless to waste your time in that street, no use to go, and there are no historic or valuable places to visit More

That is how you "feel" Istanbul! Put on your comfy shoes, get a map, and walk the Old City. You will be delighted by the colors, aromas, and sights of this lively, beautiful city! Istanbul is fascinating even when the locals get impatient with tourists. And be prepared to be patient when you go to tourist attractions where the employees... More

Just one walk we did - From Aya Sophia Square, tour the Cistern, walk down the hill towards Eminonu, stopping off at Hafiz Mustafa Pastry shop on the way enjoy the pastries, coffee, fresh juice and more. Check out the Spice Market, Yemi Camil, the boats on the harbour, people eating fish rolls, walk over to the Railway Station where... More