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Istanbul Fatih: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Istanbul, Turkeyby City Game

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview

Discover Istanbul like never before with the Secrets of Istanbul Fatih City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game leads you along the Bosphorus waterfront and the old trading streets behind it, past the Old Custom House, ornate nineteenth-century facades and doorways most visitors walk straight past. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Istanbul perfect for every type of explorer.

What's included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
  • Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
  • Instructions and play link for the activity
  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

Itinerary

Discover Istanbul in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Istanbul Fatih City Game, a self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour along the historic Bosphorus waterfront. This GPS-based exploration game combines sightseeing with puzzles, riddles and creative photo challenges as you uncover hidden stories around the Old Custom House and the centuries-old facades of the surrounding streets. Perfect for tourists, friends, families and team outings, this self-guided walking tour of Istanbul can be played solo or in groups. The City Game takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket covers 1 to 4 people; larger groups buy extra tickets. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your adventure starts at the Old Custom House on Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi. After booking, you receive an email with a direct game link. Head to the start location and open the link on your phone - the game runs in your browser, so there is no app to download, no guide to meet and no building to enter. Pause anytime and continue later, for a flexible walking tour through Istanbul.

Meeting and pickup

After booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to the Old Custom House in Istanbul Fatih, open your game link, and start the adventure! Self-guided, no host or app needed. Bring a charged phone with mobile data and wear comfy shoes.

End point

After booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to the Old Custom House in Istanbul Fatih, open your game link, and start the adventure! Self-guided, no host or app needed. Bring a charged phone with mobile data and wear comfy shoes.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Difficulty level: Intermediate
  • Duration: Around 2 hours
  • Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
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  • Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
  • Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
  • How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to the Old Custom House, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Istanbul Fatih. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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