Walking Tours In Istanbul

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Istanbul

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private guides and local insiders in Istanbul

Looking for the ultimate walking tours of Istanbul for an unforgettable, authentic experience in Turkey’s colorful capital? As the final stop on the ancient Silk Road, this fascinating city that straddles two continents is a melting pot of cultures who have settled here over the centuries, and you can experience the best of it on Istanbul walking tours. With so much to uncover that you couldn’t find in your guidebook, you’ll be ecstatic to have a knowledgeable local host by your side to show you the ropes on Istanbul walking tours. We’ll plan a route that shows you the highlights as well as the hidden gems. What are you waiting for? Let us start planning your perfect day.

Meet some of our Istanbul private guides

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Istanbul off the tourist trail

If you’ve planned a trip to Isanbul, you know exactly what you’re here for. The city’s fascinating past, illustrated by centuries-spanning European- and Asian-influenced attractions, could keep you occupied for ten weeks worth of Istanbul walking tours – but with a local by your side, you’ll see the city from a different perspective. Step off the tourist trail lined by mosaic-adorned mosques and frescoed churches to explore charismatic neighborhoods you wouldn't find on a top 10 list. Our walking tours in Istanbul give you a totally authentic experience of the locals-only lifestyle.

Walking tours with you in mind

Our local hosts take you on the best walking tours of Istanbul because they’ll tailor every experience to you. Once we know a little about your personality and passions, we’ll plan 100% flexible walking tours of Istanbul that highlight everything you’ll love about this beautiful city. Whether you want to walk a route that winds through Istanbul’s breathtaking architecture, sample Şiş Kebap and jewel-toned Turkish delight on food walking tours of Istanbul or experience a night out like a local, we’ll make sure you get exactly what you want out of your time in the Turkish capital.

A unique shopping spree

In the chaotic streets of the Turkish capital, walking tours of Istanbul are best led by an in-the-know local. There’s more to Istanbul walking tours than the centuries-old Grand Bazaar – in fact, this world-famous attraction is just the tip of the Istanbul iceberg. Let your local insider lead you down the crowded alleys of over 200 traditional markets that set up shop across the city each week. It’s not your average shopping experience, but from fresh produce to fine textiles, you’ll find them all at a traditional marketplace on private walking tours in Istanbul.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Ferhat showed me all the important and iconic sites. He was very knowledgeable about the history and able to meet my curiosity with my many questions. He also very thoughtful and considerate of rest stops and finding alternative movement around town when I became a bit fatigued. Excellent tour and guide. Thankyou Ferhat

July 2022

Gail H
Atilla was great. Handled our needs and shaped the day to met our wishes. He listened and adjusted plans per our wishes.

July 2022

Sam S
Atilla was an amazing guide and I am so glad we got this tour. He gave us invaluable insight into the local culture, showed us beautiful mosques, helped us bargain for lamps and carpets, took us to great places for wine and kabobs, and was just an all around wonderful person to know in Istanbul. I really appreciated how he read the survey we filled out and personalized our visit accordingly. He took us over to the Asian side by ferry, and even though he lives there, he rode the ferry back with us at the end of the night and put us in a cab to make sure we got back to our hotel safely. It was above and beyond the call of duty. Teşekkürler, Atilla!

June 2022

Shahirah M
Wonderful Istanbul Tour with Atilla Atilla was an amazing guide and I am so glad we got the full-day tour. He gave us invaluable insight into the local culture, showed us beautiful mosques, helped us bargain for lamps and carpets, took us to great places for wine and kabobs, and was just an all around wonderful person to know in Istanbul. I really appreciated how he read the survey we filled out and personalized our visit accordingly. He took us over to the Asian side by ferry, and even though he lives there, he rode the ferry back with us at the end of the night and put us in a cab to make sure we got back to our hotel safely. It was above and beyond the call of duty. Teşekkürler, Atilla!

June 2022

Shahirah M