Half day in Istanbul with a local Half day
Vibrant culture, a very Grand Bazaar, and impossible to resist mezze.
$102.7 per person
4 hours
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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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Best tour ever. Ferruza made us love Istanbul and Turkey. Even though it was only one day, the tour was incredible. Thank you
April 2024
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Aylin was an amazing guide. I was able to see all of the city in such a short amount of time. We did everything I could’ve dreamed of and more. She was so informative and very accommodating to my needs.
April 2024
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My flight got to Istanbul at 5:30 a.m. Despite the company's normal tour start time of 8:00 a.m., my guide Feruza picked me up at the airport at 7:00 a.m., giving me an extra hour in Istanbul. Feruza is knowledgeable about the city, personable, and thoughtful. In addition to sharing with me information about the Blue Mosque and other historic sites, she talked to me about Turkish history, culture, religious practices, and daily lives of the locals. Although my time in Istanbul was short, I had a good introduction to the city.
March 2024
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Great experience our tour guide was very knowledgable and helpful and helped us really enjoy the city
February 2024
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!