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Explore the must-sees like the spectacular Hagia Sophia, the stunning Blue Mosque, and the colorful Grand Bazaar on a private city highlights tour. Personalize your plan with your favorite local and enjoy Istanbul the right way, the local way!
Explore the must-sees like the spectacular Hagia Sophia, the stunning Blue Mosque, and the colorful Grand Bazaar on a private city highlights tour. Personalize your plan with your favorite local and enjoy Istanbul the right way, the local way!
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City Kickstart Tour: Istanbul
122 reviews
1.5 hours | City highlight 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.
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.
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 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.
"We enjoyed the tour with Emir. He was a great guy with a lot of historical information and interesting historical perspectives. Our walking experience was perfect and the links he gave us after to other sights and restaurants added to our trip! We would definitely contact him again if we were to return to Istanbul. "
ssrfwf5h5mAbout local EmirIstanbul, October 21, 2025
5.0
Diana is the best!!!!
"We absolutely loved having Diana as our guide! She is honest, very knowledgeable and 100 percent reliable. She took great care of us and saved us a great deal of time by taking us to trusted stores and vendors. We absolutely recommend her for anyone wanting a knowledgeable and honest guide in Istanbul. She\u2019s terrific!"
dorothyAbout local DianaIstanbul, October 20, 2025
5.0
Amazing Day with Oguz!
"We booked an all day outing with Oguz and were not disappointed. Oguz was right on time at our planned meeting spot. All along the way he was informative and accommodating. Oguz kept a casual pace and we never felt rushed, although we packed in a lot. We toured the Hagia Sophia Mosque, strolled through the old Hippodrome, skipped the crowded Basilica Cistern and instead had an exclusive intro to the 2nd largest Birbindirek, the Grand Bazaar with a rest stop for tea, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Bazaar with a Turkish Delight tasting, the tram to Balat neighborhood with a hike up the hill, and finally a ferry ride across the Bosphorus! It was a fantastic day. Highly recommended Oguz as a guide."
"Emre is the best. Not only is he super knowledgeable, he knows the best spots for local cuisine, he finds the out-of-the-way places, he also knows everyone and everyone knows him! We learned a lot of history, local culture, and felt the warmth of Turkish hospitality with him. Excellent tour. Highly recommend. "
Private & personalized city tours in Istanbul with a local
Discover Istanbul like never before with a private city tours led by a local guide. These tours are tailored just for you, with no fixed routes or crowds. Whether you’re into history, hidden alleys, iconic landmarks, or everyday local life, your guide will customize the experience to match your interests.
Walk through Istanbul with someone who truly knows the city, hear the stories behind the sights, and uncover corners most tourists miss. Want to focus on art, neighborhoods, or cultural quirks? It’s your tour, your pace. Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our personalized city tours help you connect with Istanbul in a meaningful way.
Say goodbye to generic tours and hello to a one-of-a-kind local experience in Istanbul.
"Cengiz was our guide at the Hagia Sophia and he was wonderful. He knew his history, taught us many new details, and was exceptionally helpful. I would take a tour from him again. Nothing but good things to say about our experience."
"Spent a perfect morning with Ayse seeing the historical sites of Istanbul exactly as we wanted to with just the right balance of context, insight and detail. \n\nAyse is professional, friendly and knowledgable and was an excellent host for us. Her English is faultless and she answered all our questions and was good company throughout. \n\nWould 100% recommend Ayse as a tour guide and really enjoyed our day. "
"We had a brilliant time with the knowledgeable and friendly O\u011Fuz exploring and learning. Highly recommended. "
BenAbout local O\u011FuzIstanbul, October 16, 2025
5.0
A fabulous engaging tour
"With her depth of historical knowledge and engaging manner, Nihal brought to life the riches of the Hagia Sophia and old Constantinople. She welcomed our questions and through her answers deepened our knowledge and understanding of Istanbul's past and present. I would thoroughly recommend a tour with her. \nOne thing to note - it was not clear at the time of booking that the entry price to the Hagia Sophia was not included, hence the price-value rating."
"Hi\nHaving Ogus to guide us was amazing, he explained all the history and other architectural points of the places we visited in a such a way that was fun and easy going \nHighly recommend him\nRegards Darren "
JenniferAbout local OguzIstanbul, October 16, 2025
5.0
An Evening in Istanbul
"We enjoyed Hakam\u2019s company as we wound our way through Old Town and crossed the bridge into Karakoy and through the Galatta Port area. He gave us information about the areas and tips on where the locals eat and gather. It was very nice of him to pick us up and return us to our hotel."
CourtneyAbout local HakanIstanbul, October 15, 2025
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