Lost in the Old City is an interactive team-building activity designed for groups that want to explore Istanbul through clues, local tasks, creative challenges and shared discovery. It is a fun and engaging city quest that brings people together while exploring the historic city.
Lost in the Old City combines the excitement of a treasure hunt, the structure of a city challenge and the teamwork of a scavenger hunt. Participants follow clues, complete creative tasks and interact with selected locations and people in Istanbul’s historic centre.
It is a fun, engaging and memorable way to discover the city together while building stronger connections within the group.
We welcome the group, explain the activity format and divide participants into smaller teams.
Each team receives its first clues, task materials and the information needed to begin the challenge.
Teams move through selected streets and locations, complete creative assignments and interact with the city.
Teams reach the final meeting point for the closing stage, results, announcements and a short wrap-up.
Participants explore historic streets, hidden corners and landmark surroundings while completing engaging tasks that require teamwork, communication and creativity.
They interact with the local environment, solve challenges together and experience a sense of achievement as they progress through the activity.
The result is a positive, fun and memorable shared experience in the heart of Istanbul.
Depending on the selected format, the programme may include:
A guided team rowing experience on the Golden Horn, combining coordination, teamwork and friendly competition.
Explore ActivityYes. Larger groups can be divided into smaller teams and managed through coordinated start times, route planning and facilitator support. Final capacity depends on the selected date, format and operational requirements.
The activity usually lasts approximately two to three hours, including briefing and wrap-up. The final duration may vary according to route length, group size and the wider programme schedule.
Yes. The activity can be coordinated for international corporate and incentive groups. Language requirements and any relevant group needs should be shared during the planning stage.
The programme generally involves light to moderate walking through the historic city. Route length and activity level are considered according to the group profile.
The activity takes place in Istanbul’s Old City, with routes planned around selected streets, squares and landmark surroundings in the historic centre. The exact route depends on the group, timing and selected programme format.
Yes. Teams complete clues and creative tasks while progressing through the challenge, and a friendly competitive element can be included as part of the activity. The level of competition can be adjusted according to the group profile and programme objectives.
Share your dates, group size and programme requirements with our local team, and we’ll help you plan the right format for Lost in the Old City.
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