Old City Secrets
Sultanahmet · Byzantine & Ottoman empires
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 min
- Walking
- 3.5 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group
- 10–250 people
About the route
Hunt for clues between two empires around the Hippodrome and Gülhane.
Best for
Start and finish
Meeting point: Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk
Finish and ceremony: Gülhane Park gate
Checkpoints are a surprise; the map only shows the game area, start and finish.
Sample challenges
Accessibility and safety
Mostly flat; cobblestones in places. No task requires entering a mosque or paid museum.
- No task requires entering a mosque or a paid museum
- No photos of strangers without consent, no climbing, no running in traffic
- A shorter rain variant and an indoor fallback
Moments from the game
How long does Old City Secrets take?
The game takes about 2 hours 30 min and includes 3.5 km of walking. Add 30–45 minutes for the welcome, team setup and final ceremony.
Where does Old City Secrets start and finish?
The meeting point is Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk; the finish and final ceremony are at Gülhane Park gate. The exact address comes with the invitation after booking.
How many people can play Old City Secrets?
It suits groups of 10 to 250 people in teams of 4–6. For larger groups we prepare a custom quote.
How much does Old City Secrets cost?
The game fee starts from €16.50 per person. An online or onsite host and add-ons are added while booking and you see the total instantly.
Is Old City Secrets difficult?
Difficulty: Easy. Mostly flat; cobblestones in places. No task requires entering a mosque or paid museum.
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Plan your next team event this week
Pick a route, see the price and book in five minutes. For groups over 250 and branded games we prepare a custom quote.