Istanbul Guidebook: Explore Like a Local

Unlock Istanbul’s secrets with our guidebook. Explore top sites, savor local flavors, and enjoy personalized itineraries. Your ultimate travel companion awaits.

Duration: 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sultanahmet District - This guidebook provides all the information needed to experience Athens like a local. It offers crucial insider advice on transportation, safety, local customs, and navigating the city with ease.
    The guide includes a comprehensive introduction to Greek cuisine, along with clickable map pins for the top restaurants, cafés,…
What's Included
  • Find the best tours, tickets, and more — all curated just for you.
  • Explore unique cultural products and handpicked favorites.
  • Special insider tips and FAQs to help you integrate into city life faster
  • Neighborhood insights with memorable descriptions and map pins to top sites and attractions
  • Exclusive daily experience itineraries tailored for a…
Additional Information

Explore Istanbul like an expert with our Ultimate App-Style Guidebook! It’s filled with local tips and insights. Book now and receive an email with the PDF download link instantly.
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Location
Sultanahmet District
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stevenp6826kd
Oct 22, 2025
Excellent Guide and Highly Recommended! - Quite a useful guide to help navigate amazing Istanbul! Loaded with excellent info, tips, ideas, restaurants, shops, etc.
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Airbehr
Sep 28, 2025
Guided foodie tour of Istanbul. - Our guide Tüvana was incredible as was the experience. I would recommend this to anyone who loves trying unique new foods.
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Cruiser23934743666
Sep 26, 2025
Good experience - Helpful information prefers to Reservation this activity at the beginning of the trip so you can make the most of it information about elegance, dining, and top spots in Sultanahmet
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Steelych
Sep 24, 2025
An Excellent Interactive Guide to Istanbul - This guide was extremely easy to use. Delivery was immediate and customer follow up was perfect. It's an interactive guide that allows you to click on sights, experiences, restaurants, cafes, etcetera. I loved how convenient it was to have on my phone while exploring Istanbul. It is very responsive and intuitive to use. Great user interface! Thank you.
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678eduardob
Sep 23, 2025
Do it the first few days you get to Istanbul - We had the tour with Dilara, everything was very interesting, she is super friendly and patient with everyone. The recommendations we were given were excellent, we tried food that we would not have eaten otherwise. you have to come with mindset to try new food and flavors. We were recommended and would definitely recommend it.
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Sorinb944
Sep 6, 2025
Best travel guide !!! - Best travel guide, i strongly recommended !!! We had everything from points of interest to restaurant and much more.....
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Road46918146646
Jul 25, 2025
Excellent Taste of Istanbul Tour - If you have any desire to try local and traditional dishes, we highly recommend the Taste of Istanbul tour. In fact, do it early on your trip and you'll be prepared to identify and order off any restaurant menu without unwanted surprises. We tried a dozen different food, drinks, and desserts over the course of several hours while walking through many colorful neighborhoods. Our guide explained each dish we tried - in great English and he covered not only the ingredients in each but the importance of each one. He helped us order and found us seats to sit together to create a truly unique experience. We went home nourished at many levels.
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Tuvana_k
Jun 6, 2025
The Smartest Way to Explore Istanbul Like a Local - This guidebook was hands-down the most helpful resource we had during our trip. From the moment we arrived in Istanbul, we felt more prepared, more confident, and more connected to the city—thanks to this digital guide. It’s not just a list of places; it’s like getting insider advice from a local friend who genuinely wants you to experience the best of the city. The restaurant recommendations were spot-on (we tried at least 7 of them), and the map pins saved us so much time navigating busy areas. The daily itineraries were a game-changer—they balanced must-see landmarks with hidden gems and even gave tips on how to avoid crowds or find the best viewpoints. We also loved the cultural context: there are thoughtful explanations about Turkish customs, tipping etiquette, how to use public transportation, and even street food vocabulary. These little details made a huge difference. If you’re visiting Istanbul for the first time—or even if you’ve been before—this guide will help you experience the city more deeply and smoothly. We found ourselves referring to it every day and would absolutely recommend it to anyone planning a trip.
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Alexokirk
Jun 5, 2025
Great Host, Great Food! - We had a fantastic afternoon with Hasan. We met outside a restaurant that was easy to find on Google Maps. After a quick ferry ride, we walked around some neighborhoods while discussing this history of Istanbul and popular foods. Hasan asked about our food allergies and preferences and then introduced us to an array of delicious Turkish foods. Everything was delicious (and I'm a picky eater). Afterwards, he helped us get to our next destination. I highly recommend this tour, but I also recommend skipping breakfast because you're going to eat a lot for lunch.
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Seaside34999879513
Apr 20, 2025
Best Guidebook I've ever read. - I bought this guidebook and OMG — it’s the best! You learn so much about Turkish food, neighborhoods, and culture. Everything is described with a great sense of humor and from a truly local perspective. I’ve come across and bought many guidebooks, but this one really stood out. If you’re visiting Istanbul, don’t look anywhere else — just buy this guidebook and the rest is history. Plus, you can even reach out to the author if you need help. Can’t believe how affordable it is for the quality. Amazing work, Hasan! Thank you!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).