What to explore in Istanbul
Sultanahmet
The imperial heart of two empires.
Beyoğlu
The 19th-century European quarter.
Balat
Rainbow houses and layered faiths.
A taste of what you'll hear
“Inside Hagia Sophia, hear how one building served as cathedral, mosque, and museum — and what its whispering columns still do.”
Landmarks & stories near you
Great in Istanbul for
Why Avsha, not another tour app
Works anywhere
Not a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops — Avsha generates a story for any spot in Istanbul, on arrival.
Written for you
Pick your interests, travel mode, pace and narrator. The foodie and the history buff hear different tours on the same block.
Never repeats
Come back tomorrow and hear something new. It's a personal radio station for Istanbul, not a single file everyone gets.
Coming from another audio tour app? See how Avsha compares with VoiceMap — or browse all comparisons.
Frequently asked questions about audio tours of Istanbul
Is there a self-guided audio tour of Istanbul?
Yes. Avsha generates a personalized, self-guided audio tour of Istanbul on the fly — press play and it narrates a story about wherever you're standing, from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar to a quiet corner of Sultanahmet. No fixed route, no guide, and it works on any street, not just the famous ones.
What's the best free audio tour app for Istanbul?
Avsha is free to start (3 stories, no signup) and built for Istanbul: it tailors each story to your interests, travel mode and language (60+ supported), and never repeats. Unlike a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops, it can tell the story of any spot in the city.
Can I use it offline while walking around Istanbul?
Yes — with Trip Packs you download stories over WiFi before you go and listen anywhere in Istanbul, even in airplane mode or with no signal.
Do I need to book a tour or follow a set path in Istanbul?
No. Avsha isn't a scheduled walking tour — just open it wherever you are in Istanbul and press play. Wander Sultanahmet, double back, or stand in front of the Hagia Sophia and it adapts to you in real time.
How much does an audio tour of Istanbul cost?
It's free to try. After your first few stories you can top up with an affordable credit pack or go Pro for unlimited exploring — far less than a guided Istanbul walking tour, and yours to use anywhere in the world.
Nearby cities
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