Istanbul Exploration: Personalized City Tour

Embark on a custom walking tour in Istanbul with a local guide. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, tailored to your schedule and interests. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - Join one of our local Istanbul hosts to discover Istanbul. Whether you have 3, 4,6 or 8 hours to spare, the itinerary will match your schedule and interests, taking you to iconic landmarks like Blue Mosque as well as a few local hotspots\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ…
What's Included
  • 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
  • A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

As you embark on a journey through Istanbul, our warm and knowledgeable local guides will accompany you. No matter if your availability is limited to an hour or two, or if you have the entire day to indulge, we guarantee an experience tailored to your time constraints and personal preferences. Whether opting to stroll through diverse neighborhoods (we…

Location
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Divan Yolu Caddesi
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_m
Jul 13, 2025
An excellent tour with our guide Burak Gülcan. - Burak, the guide for our walking tour around Istanbul, took us around the highlights in the Old City. Burak is an excellent guide, tremendously knowledgeable about the city and the sights within. He has a nice way of explaining them, and the pace is comfortable, but he makes sure you get to see what you want. I highly recommend him.
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732mohammedy
Jul 7, 2025
Mayor of Istanbul - Öztürk - We had an amazing time exploring Istanbul with Öztürk. Right from the start, he was warm, friendly, and clearly passionate about his city. He began the tour by showing us a brief history of Türkiye on his iPad, which helped us understand what we’d be seeing throughout the day. He didn’t just guide us—he truly took care of us. Whether it was helping us plan the day’s route or negotiating great prices at the Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, or even Hafiz Mustafa, Öztürk was on top of it. He seemed to know everyone! We started calling him “the mayor of Istanbul” because of how connected and respected he was. The highlight for me was our time at Topkapı Palace. The way he explained the palace’s history, especially the Islamic and Ottoman parts, made it feel like he had lived there himself. He brought the stories to life in a way that was both educational and enjoyable. If you want a guide who is knowledgeable, kind, and makes you feel like you’re exploring the city with a friend, I would 100% recommend Öztürk. This tour was a highlight of our trip.
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Drsandrae2020
Jun 19, 2025
Emir is a pro. - Emir manages to combine fun with educational experience. His love of people made us so comfortable while learning cuisine, history and culture
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Michaelod4229tu
Jun 13, 2025
Wonderful tour of Istanbul - This was the only way to experience the sights of Istanbul. Our guide was Ipek and she was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and enthralled us with the history of the city. Had a great time and would recommend it to everyone 🙂
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Barbara_m
Jun 10, 2025
Great day on and off the beaten path! - We arrived in Istanbul two days early for a group tour of Turkey so I scheduled a private walking tour with Tolga to see if he could show us something other than the typical list of sites that were on our group's itinerary. I felt certain that there were neighborhoods that he could show us which we wouldn't otherwise see and Tolga did not disappoint. Along the way, he filled us in on history, culture, religion, and current events. He took us to an historic place for baklava and a cute spot for a quick lunch. We rode the tram, the bus and two ferries, and walked 8 miles! After seven hours, we finally called it quits, but he would have continued longer if we had wanted. We definitely got our money's worth and counted that day as one of the best of our entire three weeks in Turkey.
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Hajar_h
Jun 7, 2025
A wonderful experience with my daughter - We booked a tour with Tugba with my 6 year old daughter and Tugba was just amazing, so patient and kind with my daughter, adapted the pace, and we overall had a wonderful experience!
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Ruud_g
Jun 6, 2025
A truly a memorable experience - We had the pleasure of joining a walking tour through the heart of Istanbul, and it was truly a memorable experience! Our guide Iper was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, weaving fascinating historical facts with local stories that brought each landmark to life. We visited iconic sites like the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. The pace was relaxed, allowing time for photos. Whether it’s your first time in Istanbul or you’ve been before, this walking tour is a fantastic way to experience the city’s unique blend of history, culture, and charm. Highly recommended!
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Linda_n
May 29, 2025
Off the Besten Path - I had a great day with Ipek! She communicated with me via WhatsApp and, since I had arrived early, she began the tour two hours early. She gave me a real feel for Istanbul and its culture on an off-the-beaten-path tour. She was very knowledgeable and we did everything I hoped for and more. She was so friendly and warm that it was like touring Istanbul with a relative. I recommend her very highly.
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Jennifer_z
May 28, 2025
Very informative - Ipek was the guy for our family of four she was extremely good at giving us information around Istanbul and was able to cater our experience to we wanted we actually had another tour to see all of the major destinations such as Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque etc etc. We wanted an experience that was more Niche she took us to a lot and sulemania mosque and even helped us haggle for things at the local market. We not only learned about the history around the city but also what life is like in Turkey let me show you what I would definitely recommend this tour if you are coming to istanbul!
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Jmcornell
May 25, 2025
One day in Turkey with Burak - We really wanted to go to the spice market and get an overview of the Asian and European sides of Turkey. Burak gave us exactly what we asked for. He answered our questions and pointed out the architecture and gave us some history. We stopped for lunch and enjoyed some Turkish foods too.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).