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City Kickstart Tour: Istanbul
144 reviews
1.5 hours | City highlights tours | Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Istanbul to start your city trip on the right foot.
Ready to taste the best food in Istanbul? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Istanbul.
Want to see the best of Istanbul? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Istanbul!
As the sun sets, Istanbul lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Istanbul.
Kadikoy is the place to be! Explore one of the hippest neighborhoods in Istanbul and discover it bite by bite. Go to up & coming places and try one of the best Turkish dürüm kebap (wraps), street food in a hipster little pop-up restaurant, and a nice beer or cocktail in a local hip bar.
You’ve probably heard that Istanbul is well-known for Hagia Sophia, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
Ready to get creative? Be part of a fun jewelry workshop taught by a friendly local “usta”. Step into his studio for a perfect hands-on experience that will teach you how to create and design your own accessories through different techniques.
Go off the beaten path on a journey full of hidden gems! Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover tranquil green spaces, local neighborhoods with a lively atmosphere, and a bazaar filled with interesting handicrafts, Turkish products, and textiles.
Explore Topkapi Palace & Surroundings with a Local
1,561 reviews
3 hours | Skip the line tours | Istanbul
A quick visit to the Topkapi Palace is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Topkapi Palace with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Istanbul, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Istanbul.
"Emre was engaging and informative . Very educated and knowledgeable gentleman with firsthand knowledge of this amazing city.
He went over and above to make sure we had the best immersive experience with the local vendors.
We would highly recommend him to our friends 😀"
"We had a great tour with Aysa which was fun and educational! She provided great historical and political context to the sites we visited and the kids loved listening to her!
Highly recommend her 👍🏽"
"A truly amazing way to experience Istanbul at our own pace whilst visiting all the important sites we wanted to. Topped off with expert knowledge and delicious choices for true local food. We cannot recommend Gülce enough. This really is the way to go when in Istanbul."
"The 10 Tastings Tour was an excellent introduction to Istanbul and Turkish food and drink specialities and excellent value for money - don’t eat anything before you go, there is so much to try! Gulce was the perfect guide - so friendly and knowledgeable - and answered all of our questions about food and so much more. She gave us recommendations on where to go during our stay, as well as what to avoid. We would thoroughly recommend her, whatever tour you are choosing. "
"We could not have asked for a better guide than Emre- he is kind and caring and shows his love and knowledge of Istanbul - drawing you in with his stories that connect you with the past. He shared with us places that we would never have found ourselves.
Cannot recommend more highly.
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"The food tour with Muhammed has been the highlight of our trip. He was a fantastic guide and the places we visited were wonderful. We travel extensively and always eat local and the food was unique. We highly recommend to anyone interested in food "
"Absolutely Marvelous experience and memory for a lifetime. Sozum was very knowledgeable and professional while being entertaining, accommodating and friendly. I highly recommended her with all that can be allowed. "
"We met Lorena and in no time realized she was charming and knowledgeable. She has lived in multiple countries which means she has savvy and would be helpful to us as seasoned travelers.
When we arrive for a stay we like to start with a general tour giving us clues as to where we should spend our time, places to the locals eat and a bit about the history of the area. Also, where to pick up things we need, what to avoid and possibly some customs that we should be aware of.
Above all we want to enjoy the time with our guide. On all counts Lorena delivered. "
Dan and YvetteAbout local LorenaTurkey, June 1, 2026
5.0
An eventful experience
"We started our trip to Istanbul with Oguz and he made us feel welcome in that big city. We saw some of the iconic sights and also some very nice small places. Fun tour and a definite recommendation."
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