Experience City Tours in Istanbul with Withlocals

"What an enjoyable day we spent with Oz in Istanbul. Not only was the information and stories shared entertaining, the insights into life in Istanbul were delightful. Loved the conversation, tea, food and relaxed feel of the tour. At the end of the day we felt we had a new friend in the world. Peace and prosperity Oz."

"Cengiz was an absolutely exceptional guide in Istanbul. From the moment we met, he was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. His depth of historical and cultural insight truly brought the city to life, but what set him apart was how far he went beyond any reasonable expectation of his job. He was thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the experience meaningful and memorable. I cannot recommend Cengiz highly enough. If you are even considering a private guide in Istanbul, hire him as quickly as possible and get on his calendar. He is very busy—and for very good reason—but he is absolutely worth it. Highly, highly recommended."

"very professional tour guide and well known about Istanbul's history, culture, story, and introduced the best photo location. My Chinese friend enjoyed her tour in Istanbul"

"Gülce was absolutely incredible! She was so knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the tour. In just three hours we were able to see so much, yet everything felt relaxed and perfectly paced. If you’re visiting Istanbul, she’s definitely the guide to book!"

"We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our time with Goda, exploring so much of Istanbul's rich history and architecture. She seemed to have knowledge about every building, street, and neighborhood and was an expert at front is from place to place. Goda expertly wove her own journey and existence in Istanbul into our tour, helping us to understand the modern challenges of this historic cultural crossroads. We covered a large area on got but the time went fast and we posted with so much information that helped inform the rest of our stay in Istanbul. Thank you Goda, we hope to see you again!"

"Our time with Gülce was a wonderful mix of history mixed with current Istanbul commentary. She checked with use often to ensure that the tour was meeting our needs and, due to cold, rainy weather, made modifications to keep us comfortable. The time flew by and we came away much more informed and enlightened about Istanbul's long history and current challenges."

"My sister and I had a wonderful morning with Gülce in the Sultanhamet area of Istanbul. We were especially interested in a more in-depth experience to understand the history of the area, and Gülce was the perfect choice. She has expert knowledge of the history and explains it in a way that is interesting - a beautiful story-teller! I have experienced many local guides in my travels, and Gülce is definitely one of the best I have met. From my initial inquiry to delivery on the day, Gülce was efficient, professional and personable. I couldn't recommend her more highly."

"It was a real pleasure for my husband and I to be guided by Faruk during our first visit to Istanbul. It is a large city and can feel overwhelming,so having Faruk for our City Kickstart Tour on day 1 was extremely helpful. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He goes above and beyond to meet requests and his love for the City and its rich history and culture is clear. "

"I booked Gulce many months before my visit to Istanbul and the communication and flexibility outstanding. Booked 2 morning tours - mosques and markets. Met me at my hotel every morning and left no stone unturned. Also took me to a traditional rug maker and to her own mothers spice vendor"

"Ayfer is a true GEM. She’s so warm and welcoming, and she does a beautiful job of representing this country that she loves. She was so wonderful by really customizing the tour to meet my family’s needs. We asked her to add some food tastings, which we paid for ourselves, of course, and that really helped the city come to life. It’s so beautiful when you spend only a few hours with somebody and you feel like you’ve made a friend. Thank you. Ayfer!! "