The best walks and hikes in Istanbul
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6,282
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Turkey? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Istanbul to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Istanbul is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 2, 2025
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1. Topkapi Palace – Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) loop from Kabataş
14.7km
03:57
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(37)
471
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(17)
150
hikers
3. Topkapi Palace – Galata Tower loop from Kumkapı
14.7km
03:58
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(20)
188
hikers
4. View of Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Kumkapı
10.8km
02:56
150m
150m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(6)
188
hikers
5. Irmak Tabiat Parkı loop from Bahçeköy Merkez
6.07km
01:37
70m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(24)
91
hikers
6. White Palace Hotel – Büyükada Town Center loop from Nizam
12.5km
03:36
300m
310m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
169
hikers
7. Irmak Tabiat Parkı loop from Bahçeköy
6.50km
01:44
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(15)
181
hikers
8. Hagia Sophia – Galata Bridge loop from Yenikapı
13.0km
03:30
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(10)
164
hikers
9. Galata Tower – View of Hagia Sophia loop from Taksim
10.6km
02:51
130m
130m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(20)
122
hikers
10. Şehir Hatları Ferry – Alman Beach loop from Heybeliada
11.1km
03:09
240m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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