Must see Istanbul with a local
A mosaic encrusted Byzantine basilica, continent hopping, and syrup-soaked baklava.
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Get to know the real Istanbul with a local, avoiding the tourist traps but seeing the highlights.
- Tick off your ‘must see’ famous sites in a day
- Eat Turkish delicacies at places that are loved by locals - pick up some street food on the run or give your feet a break and stop by at a Meyhane Tavern
- Pause to indulge in delicious sweet treats like Turkish Ice Cream or Baklava
- Soak up the history of the city by chatting to locals or engaging your host in conversation
- Get tips from your host (over a tea or beer, perhaps) for the rest of your stay in Istanbul
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What you’ll do
How could anyone expect you to explore a city which straddles two continents in just one day? But, with one of our Istanbul hosts by your side, you can certainly make a go of it.
There’s a mosaic-encrusted Byzantine basilica waiting for you, the stunning Blue Mosque to marvel at, the lush gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace to stroll through and the Grand Bazaar to get lost in as you haggle for a Turkish tea set (you never know when you’ll need one).
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a feast of mezze on a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus Strait, duck into an obscure-looking tavern for some traditional dishes or spend the whole day munching on street eats.
This being said, we know that a city is more than a place, it’s a feeling. So what we’ll ensure you experience is the inimitable feeling of the city, experienced through the authentic lens of someone who knows and adores it.
Shoot for the moon, and if you fall you’ll land amongst the stars. Or maybe on one of the turrets of Topkapi Palace.
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