Half day in Istanbul with a local
Vibrant culture, a very Grand Bazaar, and impossible to resist mezze.
$103.65 per person
4 hours
After booking, answer our short questionnaire so we can choose the right host for your video call
Zoom
with a local in
Istanbul
Video call with a local to plan your perfect trip or to ask for local tips, essential info and insider secrets!
Chat to one of our locals via zoom and get answers to all your questions plus personalized recommendations on things to do, places to go, best local eats and logistics to make your trip a breeze.
How does it work?
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Tell us about you
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Chat to your host
Got questions? Ask away, and get insider tips based on your interests, travel style and what you want to see and do
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Get your customised plan
Get a summary of your conversation from your host, including a list of their recommendations and helpful links
We don’t do deals with restaurants, shops or attractions so you’ll always get unbiased recommendations from our hosts!
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Latest reviews from our guests
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After filling out our individual questionnaire, Atilla made suggestion that sounded very promising. And it was: We had immediately the impression that we were picked up by an old friend that was leading us through the city and kindly following our interests. Best start into a short stay in Istanbul. Big thanks to Atilla for the time spent with us!
September 2022
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Cherad was an amazing guide, his knowledge of Istanbul was amazing, I feel I got a taste of Istanbul that you don’t normally get, I visited some amazing places and had the best time, I will now be coming back to Istanbul because of him.
September 2022
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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
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Attila took the time to ask questions to understand fully what would be ideal for me to see. The actual tour was very personalised, and I felt so comfortable with him. Taking me to Kadiköy was the best place to go for the experience of local life that I was looking for. A very good tour guide, I would highly recommend.
July 2022
Travel planning consultation
Got questions about the city you’re visiting? Our local hosts have all the answers. City Unscripted will set your trip up for success with travel planning tips from our knowledgeable local insiders – the only travel consultants you’ll ever need.
With our simple travel planning service, you can chat with a like-minded local before you even board your flight! We’ll set up a video call or email conversation with a guide in the city you’re visiting, so you can get expert online travel advice to make your travel planning a breeze.
Save yourself the hours of researching online travel advice yourself. Whether you have questions about public transport, need advice on where to stay, or you simply want to arrive at your destination fully prepared with insider tips and tricks, our travel planning service will set you up.
What are you waiting for? Book a tour with City Unscripted and let’s get your travel planning started with top-notch online travel advice from the travel consultants who know it all – the locals!