Istanbul Virtual Walk

Take a free virtual walking tour through Istanbul, Turkey — home to 15,460,000 people and one of Europe's most remarkable cities. Nearaway streams immersive 4K street-level footage from Istanbul, letting you explore its neighbourhoods, culture, and atmosphere from anywhere in the world — no passport, no flights, no account required. This virtual walk collection includes 2 different 4K walking tour videos across Istanbul.

Greek legend says Byzas consulted the Oracle at Delphi, who told him to settle 'opposite the land of the blind' — a jibe at earlier settlers who had missed the supreme natural harbour on the European shore. Constantine the Great rebuilt it as Constantinople in 330 CE and declared it the new Rome. After 1,000 years as the heart of the Byzantine Empire, Mehmed II conquered it in 1453 at age 21, armed with the world's largest cannons.

Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents — Europe and Asia. The best time to take a virtual walk through Istanbul is spring (april–may) or autumn (september–october). Must-try local foods in Istanbul include Simit, Lahmacun, Baklava. Bargaining is expected in the Grand Bazaar. Always accept the tea offered by shopkeepers.