Half day in Istanbul with a local
Vibrant culture, a very Grand Bazaar, and impossible to resist mezze.
$102.70 per person
4 hours
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Private & 100% personalized tour
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8 hours
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Matched to your ideal host
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Walking tour (may use public transport)
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Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish)
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Your hotel/apartment or any other central location
Experience outline
- Spend the day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see
- See Istanbul’s iconic attractions as well as some secret Istanbul spots
- Get a unique local perspective as you explore the city - avoiding tourist traps is key
- Discover the highlights of the area or neighborhood that you explore
- Eat and drink like a local, picking up street food from a food stand or popping into a meyhane tavern
- Chat to your host, getting tips and advice on exciting things to do and places to see during the rest of your trip
Things to know
Photos taken by our hosts and guests
Reviews
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It is sometimes a good idea to get local guides to teach you how to get around. We traveled a lot over the years and only twice used guided services. It’s a judgement call. A female guide was blast for the wife - worth it.
September 2023
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He was very knowledgeable on the history thoughout Istanbul! He took us to some really cool area that were of the beaten path. We really enjoyed it because we love seeing the areas that most tourists dont get to visit! We also visited places that all the tourists want to see! We had a blast for 8 hours! Thank you Cerit for the great experience!
June 2023
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This walk with a local host is amazing. We did not bother with the main sights, but learnt about the Istanbul culture, and visited both the European and Asian sides of the city. We learnt how to use the local transport, how to say a few simple words, tips on bargaining/haggling and suggestions for the remainder of the week. This was the best way for us to start our week in Istanbul. Our host Atilla was fabulous!
May 2023
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Fantastic, a great introduction into an amazing city. We did this activity on our first day in Istanbul. Knowledge of the city, the customs and how to use the transport helped us explore Istanbul across the remainder of the week!
May 2023
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If you’re unsure about what experience to book or would like more information on how it all works, just email me here. I or someone from our Customer Experience Team will get in touch so we can suggest the perfect personalized experience for you.
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Anna Persson
Anna Persson | Co-founder