Outdoor Things to Do in Istanbul

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.258 reviews in IstanbulTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

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Get the App

Download & sign up in seconds.

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Start & Play

Go to the start point and have fun!

What people have to say about quests in Istanbul?

4.2

Based on 58+ Local Reviews

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Higsons

Istanbul Highlights: The Royal Adventure

Great Questo. See some of the main sights in Istanbul. Accurate descriptions and maps

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Simone Henn-Pausch

Istanbul Highlights: The Royal Adventure

die Wegbeschreibung war sehr akkurat.

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Ways to explore Istanbul with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Istanbul landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See Istanbul walking tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Istanbul work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Istanbul, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Istanbul?
Questo currently offers 4 self-guided walking tours in Istanbul. Prices start from €6.99 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Istanbul in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Istanbul at your own pace.

See Istanbul, Turkey differently with Questo's self-guided walking tours, part walking tour, part outdoor escape game, all guided by your phone. Choose from 4 quests in Istanbul, including player favourites like Istanbul Highlights: The Royal Adventure and Mysteries of Constantinople: An Istanbul Riddle Quest. From murder mysteries to art walks, there's a route for every kind of explorer. Players rate Istanbul's quests 4.2 out of 5 across 58 reviews. The routes cover 44 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. Quests start from €6.99, and there's no guide to meet and no time slot to book: open the app, start walking, and pause whenever you like.

About Istanbul

In Istanbul, Questo turns a walk through this destination into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 4 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Istanbul works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as the Column of Constantine, Arasta Bazaar, and the Obelisk of Theodosius. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a compact set of walking games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Istanbul into a walk with a plot.