Private Day Trip to Princes' Islands in Istanbul - 50aa39eab1eca3968502546757393f72
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Private Day Trip to Princes' Islands

  • 7 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Istanbul
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Experience hosted by Alp

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore the peaceful island life on a bicycle adventure through beautiful pine forests and 19th-century historic mansions. Together with your local insider, you can discover the best gems outside the city, while getting local insights!

Destination
Istanbul, Turkey
Category
Day Trips
Duration
7 hours
Transport mode
Bike
Available languages
English, Türkçe
Included
  • Private guide
  • Bicycle Rental Fee
  • Ferry Tickets
  • Snacks
Excluded
  • Meals (~ €15 pp)
  • Alcoholic Drinks

6 reasons to book this tour

  • 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Sea of Marmara
  • Private tour: only you & your local host
  • Try homemade Turkish appetizers at a secret lunch spot
  • Bike through forests & historic mansions
  • Unwind & relax away from the city

What you can expect

Private Day Trip to Princes' Islands in Istanbul - 50aa39eab1eca3968502546757393f72

Join me on a unique tour in the Princes' Islands. We'll meet in the city and take a scenic ferry ride to Büyükada (the biggest one of the islands!). After that, we'll rent bicycles and start our big tour around the island. As motor vehicles are banned here, cycling is the best way to explore what this pretty place has to offer.

Get ready to check out the one of the oldest hotels of the island which beautifully displays a west and east synthesis in its architectural design. Then, we'll continue our ride around the island. While we are on our way I'll give you historic details about some of the 19th-century houses on the island including the crumbling mansion where Leon Trotsky lived in after being exiled from Russia.

Halfway through your trip, we'll stop at a local seafood restaurant for a refueling lunch. Here you can try a good variety of home-made Turkish appetizers, commonly known as 'meze'.

While cycling around the island, you'll have a chance to see Prinkipo Greek Orphanage in distance. This abandoned building is considered the largest wooden building in Europe.

Friendly tip: It would be a good idea to visit the islands on a weekday rather than weekends if you can, to avoid the summer crowds.

If there's any other place you would love to visit, let me know! I can personalize your tour the way you want it. See you soon!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Alp.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Coffeetopia Eminönü - Istanbul to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Ferry Ride on the Bosphorus

    A scenic boat trip to the Büyükada
  4. Coffee & Snacks

    First stop at the island.
  5. Bicycle Ride

    We'll rent bicycles and use them to get around the island.
  6. Yanaros Mansion

    Leon Trotsky's Turkish hideaway. A crumbling house which was built in 1850s.
  7. Secret Lunch Spot With a View

    Lunch break with seafood and homemade appetizers.
  8. Prinkipo Greek Orpahange

    Abandoned Orphanage. Europe's largest wooden building. Illegal to go inside but can be seen from outside.
  9. End of Tour

    We'll finish the tour back at the city and I'll give you more recommendations of things to do for the rest of your stay.
  10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

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Reviews from guests

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Sonali🇺🇸 United States
21 June 2023
My guided experience with Alp was everything I had hoped for and more! Alp was beyond accommodating to my last-minute request for revamping our whole tour itinerary. He immediately rose to the challenge, was willing to revamp our whole itinerary without any frustration or attitude, and assured me that he will help me find what im looking for. And our journey began. Along the way, he not only helped me find what i was looking for (which actually took us 2-3hrs off the original agenda), but he also guided me to a few different and unexpected places that were rooted in local community where I was able to meet with local scholars at a gorgeous madrasa, have tea, and enjoy meaningful and educational engagements. Alp translated for me every time & ensured that I made an informed decision about my requested need, which made me feel deeply supported and truly guided by him. He was fun, a total gentleman, and gracious with his time and pace with me🕺🏽 Throughout, he gladly took pictures of me upon my request and calmly and gently offered suggestions so that together we may cocreate the next steps of our revamped itinerary. 🫶🏽 Alp is not only an ideal tour guide who knows how to pivot his plan to bravely center my needs, preferences, and pace to give me the best possible experience for what i needed and wanted, but he is a solid human being with a kind spirit and demeanor.💛 I am forever grateful to Alp for giving me the most special experience of my entire journey to Turkey. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Divinely Guided & Blessed
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Ferenc🇳🇱 Netherlands
21 April 2023
Alp komt netjes z'n afspraken na. We troffen hem dus op tijd bij het meeting point. Vervolgens gingen we te voet op weg naar de metro en vervolgens met de boot naar het eiland. Van begin tot eind hadden we een breed uiteenlopend en geanimeerd gesprek. Als sportieve mensen konden we de uitdagende hellingen goed berijden, het zal voor sommige mensen wat meer een uitdaging kunnen zijn. Het uitzicht bij het restaurant waar de lunch genuttigd wordt is top!Een beetje rust in het drukke Istanboel
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Art🇺🇸 United States
30 October 2022
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Beatriz🇵🇭 Philippines
27 September 2022
We were supposed to to the Princes day tour but i recently recovered from a bout of fatigue, Alper was nice enough to accommodate us despite the rather drastic change of plans. We were thrilled with the idea to do more relaxed exploring with a local at a chill pace, and what fun a day it turned out to be! From secret spots with century old charm but modern day snack opportunities, panoramic views of the city from a mosque's garden on a perfect sunny day (Alper took some great pictures of my husband & i, best ones so far on this trip) to strolls off the beaten path, tea in secret rose gardens, all with interesting stories & anecdotes of a city we're visiting for the first time.... we were very lucky to have had this planned albeit "spontaneous" day with Alper, and we can't wait to be back. it was a wonderful way to experience Istanbul, and to cap off our last full day in this amazing city. You'll be in great hands with this guy. til next time ! TRIPLE A: Awesome (Alternative) Alper
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Katrin🇩🇪 Germany
18 September 2022
We had a perfect day. Alper was very carying. He made sure that we a had a great time. We made several stops to explorer the neighborehood and we had the pleassure to taste lokal food during the stops. We can highly recommend Alper's Tour to everyone who wants to spend a day away for the crowed city and have a day surrounded by great nature and wonderful architecture, thank you alper for this day, hope to see you again, Katrin and TomGreat Day with a wonderful tour guide
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Jon🇺🇸 United States
30 August 2022
This day with Alp going to Buyukada was definitely a highlight of the ten days my son and I spent together in Istanbul. The ferry ride was relaxing and provided a different perspective of this beautiful part of the world . It was great getting away for a day from the crowds in Beyoglu and enjoying the calmer atmosphere on the island. The bike ride was relaxing and fun and Alp went above and beyond to provide us a great experience and share his knowledge of the history and the architecture. The restaurant where we had lunch was awesome and the meal one of the best we had in Turkey. We definitely recommend Alp and this great, fun tour as a unique way to experience something a little different during a stay in Istanbul!Our best experience!
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claymathur🇺🇸 United States
6 August 2022
Alper is a terrific guide and we can’t say enough good things about him. He is a talented artist and foodie and that is a winning combo! Alper’s special bike tour of Büyükada islands was one of the highlights of our week long stay in Istanbul. He has curated a perfect day- with an awesome bike leisurely bike ride with gorgeous scenery, sprinkled with delicious food, beverage and treat stops along the way. Our family of 4 (2 teen kids) had an awesome time spending the day with Alper and we wish him all the best! Tip- book the tour on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds. Beyond awesome ❣️
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debora🇨🇭 Switzerland
6 August 2022
Alper has guided me with a lot of humor, competence and a lot of niceness through the beautiful Büyükada Island, which is full of highlights. If you want to escape from the hectic traffic and noise of Istanbul this is a wonderful day trip. Thank you Alper!
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Mohamed🇨🇦 Canada
5 July 2022
This was my first time to Istanbul and like all my trips I like to see the other side of the city away from the hustle and bustle. Alper’s tour to the Prince’s island delivered this in spades. He was easy to get on with, very knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. The bike tour was smooth and frankly quite enjoyable. The views on the island is something else, we would’ve never thought Istanbul had this to offer. As my title suggests, if you want to mix it up from the usual this is perfect and Alper is the man for it. If you havent done this, you must!
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Mari🇹🇷 Turkey
18 June 2022
We were very happy to spend a day in the bicycle trip on the princes island! I can recommend it!Executive experience in the city!
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Peri🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
5 June 2022
Alper is an excellent guide, an interesting conversationalist and very authentic in his enjoyment of what he does. And this is infectious. The Princes’ Islands tour was well thought out, fun and unconventional in regard to other tours you may take in and around Istanbul. Make sure you take a hat and try not to go on a weekend in summer. Alper will arrange everything and you can leave it to him to make sure you have a lovely day.Excellent guide and lovely tour of Princes’ Islands
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Unknown
5 May 2022
Despite of the weather, our tour around princes island was absolutely stunning. Alper was a great guide with lots of knowledge about the place. He also had some really good tips on what to do in Istanbul. The tour is absolutely worth taking. The islands are beautiful and the view is perfect. Driving a bike around the islands with alle the old houses was like going back in time. We loved it!Perfect day
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Onno🇳🇱 Netherlands
25 April 2022
Alper escorted us on our private tour and took care of everything. He was very knowledgeable about our destination and also thought about all the details of the trip. He also checked frequently with us which options we preferred. If you're open to a different way of experiencing Istanbul, this is the perfect getaway!Absolute must getaway!
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Jaclyn 🇳🇱 Netherlands
19 April 2022
Highly recommended if you like nature, but only staying in Istanbul! Alp was great and it was a fun and very smooth experience.Great city escape
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Robert🇩🇪 Germany
18 April 2022
Wir hatten einen super Tag mit Alper auf der Insel. Wir haben viel gelernt und er hat uns sehr tolle Plätze auf der Insel gezeigt. Beim nächsten Mal buchen wir eine andere Tour mit Ihm :) Immer wieder!
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Ivo🇩🇪 Germany
16 January 2022
We highly recommend spending a day (or more) with Alper in Istanbul. He took us to hidden gems on European and Asian side, introduced us to public transport, gave us interesting background information about history and culture and last but not least he invited us to the best cake we ever had! If you are in Istanbul, don’t miss Princess island and take Alper with you! :-) Like a day with a friend!
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Zey/Betül🇳🇱 Netherlands
10 January 2022
I traveled for the first time by myself to Istanbul and I had no idea how to spend my time there in a way that would match my preferences, especially since there are so many different things to do there. In order to get the experience you really want you need someone with the right type of expertise in order to have your ideal trip. Alper was without a doubt the best choice for me in every aspect! He is very kind, experienced, knowledgeable, patient & trustworthy amongst many other things. The trip to Princes’ Islands was by far the best experience for me; it was simply breathtaking! With Alper as your guide you will be ensured to see fascinating landscapes, eat incredibly delicious foods and have interesting conversations! Thank you Alper, hopefully see you again in the Summer. Will most definitely repeat!
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Dipesh🇮🇳 India
5 January 2022
Kind, compassionate, understanding, and honest
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Jim🇺🇸 United States
5 January 2022
Alper was absolutely awesome! His tour was fun and informative, the food was amazing, and the day was a great experience. His knowledge of history, food, the area was great. But most importantly, he's just an authentic, easy going, neat person to spend a day with. Alper was very adaptive to our scheduling needs, gave us useful advice for a second Withlocals tour we wanted to do after our trip with him, and went out of his way to hand deliver us to the next tour guide. We highly recommend this tour!The best day!
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Husain🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 December 2021
I consider myself an experienced traveller and I always book tours and guides wherever I go. I have to say that Alper is one of the best guides I've ever had the privellage of travelling with! Everything about the experience was perfect, and my wife and I had high standards given that it was the last day of our honeymoon! The Prince's Islands were a dream. The scenery was stellar and had a real island paradise feel to them; a perfect end to our honeymoon! The water, the forrests, the hills, the cliffs, the architecture, the history; it had everything! Alper himself was flawless as a guide; goes above and beyond in every way. He is such a nice person and amazing company. He somehow had answers even to the most obscure questions we had and had an in depth knowledge of everything, whether it was related to the islands or not! Logistically, this was a very tricky trip to customise; ferries, trains, bicycles, golf carts (the only vehicles on the island) etc. Despite all the challenges (including our late start time, fiddling with the itinerary and a night time storm that cancelled our ferries), Alper was always one step ahead and dropped us off safe and sound! All in all, an absolutely stellar experience that I can't recommend enough! Thanks so much Alper for making our honeymoon so special!Honestly, One of the Best Tours Ever
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Remie Akl🇱🇧 Lebanon
1 December 2021
Alper is one of the most rarest souls you ll meet …. He is incredibly kind, considerate, sensitive respectful giving caring , intellectual, cultivated and open minded . Thank you ! Epic
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Majda🇨🇦 Canada
25 October 2021
Wow, where do I begin? Words can only express so much, and it is futile for me to try and describe how incredible this tour was when you're in a state of speechlessness... Once you meet Alper, you will see what a humble, genuine, and kind soul he is... He's actually made from magic and his tour is just as magical. Our little tour with him around the island was the highlight of my husband and I's trip to Istanbul - to say the least. Please don't hesitate to book with him!
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Johannes🇩🇪 Germany
7 October 2021
Alper turned his tour to Büyükada island into a highlight of our stay in Istanbul. Perfect personality, perfect guide, perfect routing. He picked us up at ferry terminal, explained a lot during the boat ride, had plenty of precious recommendations, everything was arranged on the island. Short stop in a cute coffee shop, bike rental, great bike tour with spectacular views in peaceful nature, delicious lunch in a small restaurant on top of a breathtaking bay, relaxing ride back to the small town followed by the transfer back to European side. We would rate him and his tour 100 stars if we could. Thank You so much for this wonderful day. Perfect day
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Dave🇳🇱 Netherlands
1 October 2021
Mijn partner en ik zijn een dag naar de Princes' Islands geweest en dat was een fantastische ervaring. Alper is een gezellige man en hij weet erg veel over de geschiedenis van zijn land. Vrijwel elke vraag weet hij te beantwoorden. Een absolute aanrader!Gezellig en leerzaam
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Kai-hsin🇹🇷 Turkey
22 September 2021
This is the best experience we had in our trip in Istanbul! Alpe is an excellent guide, not only did he show us the places that are unique (not those typical touristic spots), the little restaurant we went to eat has an amazing view, and the food there was the best we had during our stay in Istanbul! We had the impression we were spending a relaxing day with a local friend. I highly recommend anyone who wish to spend a day in the island considering booking a tour with Alpe!Fatastic experience
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Marta🇨🇴 Colombia
31 August 2021
Alper has been a great discovery. The trip to princess islands was absolutely amazing, great bike ride and the lunch spot on top of the mountain was idilic. We had so much fun that we met next day with him for another tour to Arter museum, ferner & balat. The hidden gems were shown to us and things that we would have never found by ourselves Alper pointed them out to us. We had a great time. Thanks so much Alper for these to unforgettable days!Perfect day!
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Mihai🇷🇴 Romania
16 August 2021
We booked Princes' Islands with Alper. The tour was one of our highlights of our stay in Istanbul. We did a lot of tours during our journeys and we must say Alper is one of our top 10 guides. He took us around to various places on Princes' Islands , but the highlight was a great fish restaurant on the island with amazing views and great food. We highly recommend this tour if you like great seafood and fish, also if you like to enjoy a peaceful day away from the crowded Istanbul. Alper is very knowledgeable about turkish food, history and culture. Also he suggested many great local places for us to visit on our stay. Thanks for this experience :)wonderful day
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Kumaran🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
26 July 2021
Our tour of Buyukada island with Alper was one of the highlights of our trip to Istanbul. From the onset Alper was very accommodating to our needs. We are a family with a nine year old child. Before the tour Alper was very prompt in replying to our queries and provided detailed instructions as to the meeting point. Alper is very easy going and was no problem to get along with. He is very knowledgeable regarding the sights and attractions on the island and provided us very good information along the tour. The food choices made by Alper exceeded our expectations. We stopped at a local hotel when we arrived at the island for some refreshments. We had lemonade and a cake made specially at the hotel which was amazing. We proceeded on the tour and Alper took us to Eskibag Teras restaurant for lunch. It sits atop a high cliff overlooking the ocean with the forest as the backdrop and we could have sat here for hours just admiring the view. The food at the restaurant though was exceptional. It was a meal to remember as every dish we had was just extraordinary. As per Alper's suggestion we did the tour in the afternoon, as opposed to the morning, departing Istanbul at 14:30. This was a very good suggestion as the weather was more manageable at this time of day. I can recommend with all confidence that should you do this tour with Alper, it will be unforgettable.Afternoon Tour - Prince's Island (Buyukada)
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Tonia🇺🇸 United States
20 June 2021
This guided tour with Alper was the highlight of our stay in Istanbul. It was a very welcome change from the hustle and noise of the city. We went on a bike ride around the big island and stopped for lunch at seafood restaurant with amazing views. The island has a lot of geourgous views of Istanbul, and very pretty architecture, with old houses in varying degree of wear and tear. The island also has a Greek monistary that is definitely worth venturing into. Alper was very knowledgeable and was able to answer the question that I had about some of the history of the sites. Alper was kind enough to take pictures of us at various sites. Do yourself a favor and book this tour when you visit, you will not regret it.Dont miss this unique opportunity
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edward🇺🇸 United States
1 June 2021
I wasn’t expecting the kind of magical experience I ended up having. I booked this tour specifically to change up the scenery of Istanbul. The city is hectic and I wanted to check out what the locals do for recreation and I was absolutely amazed. Alper is also an amazing guide and knew just about everything about everything. We took the ferry to the islands and enjoyed a nice long bike ride followed by a walk to the very top of the mountain where we had lunch. Even during the last day of lockdown we were able to enjoy every bit of the dining experience in the outdoors next to an old church. We took pictures and then took a scenic bike ride down the hill followed by a ferry ride back to Istanbul. This trip was amazing and it will be with me as long as I live. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is seeking adventure and a glimpse into the local life of Istanbul. Magical island
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Lalo🇺🇸 United States
14 November 2019
My partner and I had a free day, no plans for the day so we decided to contact Alper about availability of his tour to Price Island and luckily Alper responded quickly. Lucky for us he was available to do the tour. We met with Alper in Istanbul and from there he took us to the port to get the ferry to Prince Island. From there we went to a gallery on a beautiful building on the hills of Prince Island. From there we went to pick up the bikes and went from the main town up to the hills with the most spectacular views of the Marmara Sea and the islands near by. The homes in the Prince Islands are amazing. Riding around town with Alper was like being with a local friend, he was very courteous and respectful. Highly recommend Alper to take you on his tour of the island so beautiful there and relaxing. Prince Island Beautiful!
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Abdel Kader🇺🇸 United States
9 July 2019
My daughter (12) and I went with Alper in the the bike ride around one of the Princes’ islands. The tour was amazing with breathtaking scenery especially during the lunch at the restaurant! Alper was punctual and responsive when I asked him how hard the ride will be. He explained the ride very clearly at every occasion. He was very courteous and friendly which made the ride very nice. The homemade ice cream he told us to taste at the end was from another planet! Breathtaking scenery !
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Joanna🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 July 2019
My partner and I booked the Princes Island tour with Alper before we came on holiday because we both like slightly quirky experiences. Alper was responsive and friendly to messages before we met and in many ways it felt like spending a day with a good friend sharing their home area with us rather than being with a tour guide. The ferry ride was relaxing and the bicycle ride hot, but very much worth the effort for the eventual destination in a restaurant in the most beauriful surroundings. Lunch was delicious too! Alper is an intelligent and sensitive young man who was able to answer all our questions about the area and the country more widely. Thank you very much Alper and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to anyone. 🙂What a great host and guide
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Nader🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
15 June 2019
Alper was so friendly and flexible he costumized tge tour for me as we had scooters we went to the boats with it adn then he let me set with his local friends in the islands and I had a really great time with him for sure if I had more time I would spend it with him talking about the culture things. His tour has a restaurant that I could definitely say this is one of the best seafood I have ever tried in my life. An amazing tour with a very friendly guy
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Paul🇳🇱 Netherlands
12 June 2019
We had a wonderful day with Alpe. He is a kind, gentle, man. The pace of the tour was really relaxed (which we liked a lot) and there was a lot of opportunity to stop, photograph and chat. Alpe took us to an amazing restaurant with stunning views and a wonderful selection of vegan/vegetarian dishes. He was also kind enough to give us a lot of useful tips for the following day so we ended up seeing things that we would never have found by ourselves. Would recommend both Alpe and this tour without hesitation.Really enjoyable/fun day
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Lucy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11 June 2019
This was a great tour of the Islands which I would highly recommend. Alper has a very welcoming warm and personality with in depth knowledge of the area and culture. It was lovely mix of walking, cycling and rest periods. We were met at the ferry terminal and took the boat across. The food and drink stop offs were perfect. I fact the lunch venue was one of my favourite so far in Istanbul. There were plenty of opportunities to take photos of the views. Alper was very flexible and the tour could be adjusted if needed for rest or questions. I definitely don’t think we would have discovered any of the area’s without the tour. It was the right length and activity for a tour and we really enjoyed it! Great tour of the Islands
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Stephen🇧🇯 Benin
9 June 2019
Alper was a fantastic guide. The bicycle tour on Princes island was amazing. He never rushed us and made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend!!Best experience in Istanbul!
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Sally🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1 June 2019
Well, Alper was great, really knew his stuff (Street art tour very good, and island tour was the best day out we had with a fab lunch and great views). Nothing was too much trouble, really friendly and informative, told us best bars to visit after our tour, helped us choose at restaurants. Thoroughly Nice Chap...Terrible cyclist. 😊
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Carolyn🇦🇺 Australia
30 May 2019
Thanks Alper for taking such great care of my parents. They had a wonderful time with you and seemed to very much enjoy all the little food stops and having the more local touch on the tour. Wonderful time
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Ayu🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29 May 2019
Alper is a great tour guide. He’s very knowledgable and accommodating to our requests. We had a great chat about Istanbul and we felt how much he loves his city. We had bicycle ride on the island and he showed us a great historical hotel, mansions and the surrounding area. The view from Prince Island is breathtaking and we had a lush seafood lunch. It’s a must trip and go with Alper. Highly recommend!Cool trip to Prince Island
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Adam🇩🇰 Denmark
29 May 2019
We went on a bike tour around the big island, and got to see a bunch of places that we wouldn't have without Alper's knowledge. Was really nicely paced, and he was happy to vary the tour based on what we wanted to see. Highly recommended!Amazing bike tour
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Farah🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22 April 2019
Doing the street art tour with Alper was a refreshingly different. The perfect thing for my teenage son who is into art . There were professional street art murals on buildings large scale by international visiting artists and also informal ones done by local artists . Captured another side of Turkey and the traditional food from different regions was amazing . Street Art Tour in Kardikoy / Authentic Tu
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Victoria🇲🇹 Malta
22 April 2019
Alper met us in front of our hotel and took us to princes island. He explained everything in detail and made sure that we do not miss a thing! He is an amazing guy and we are super glad that we chose him for the tour in istanbul.Best tour we've had !
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Anouska🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22 November 2018
We had an amazing tour to Princes Island. Such a great first day in Istanbul. Alper is very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The island has lots of beautiful houses to look at and photograph as you're cycling past. The highlight of the day was our amazing lunch. We would never have found it by ourselves, so having a local to show us, and order us all some delicious food was great. A beautiful day with a great guide. Thanks Alper!Private Day Trip to Princes' Islands
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Devansh🇮🇳 India
2 November 2018
Alper is the best host one could ask for! We hit it off with him as soon as we met. Alper is a kind and considerate person. Alper is funny and has a lot of stories to tell! He showed as all the promised sites and even more!! He’s a true local. I was with my parents and Alper was very accommodating to their needs and modified our tour accordingly. Our time flew by and by the end of it Alper felt like a member of our family. I can proudly say I made a new friend in Istanbul and I’m always going to keep in touch with him. Alper is the best!
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Ullas🇮🇳 India
2 November 2018
I loved the Prince Islands tour with Alper for more reasons than one. The walks in the greenery, the views of the oceanic landscape and the best meal I had in Turkey (with an amazing panoramic view). All in all this tour was a cherry on the topping of my trip.Private day trip to Princes Islands
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Kevin🇺🇸 United States
17 September 2018
Amazing Day! Full of adventure. Alper showed us places to see and eat that we would have never found otherwise. Definitely the highlight of our time in Istanbul. He has a genuine passion for the art and history of the area and that makes the experience more meaningful. We wish we had more time to do another adventure with Alper.Private Day Trip to Princes' Islands
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Colm🇺🇸 United States
4 September 2018
Great tour. Alper has designed a really fascinating tour showcasing a wonderful part of Istanbul. We very much enjoyed our conversations about all things Istanbul. Highly recommend this tour.First Class Tour
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Bianca🇹🇷 Turkey
10 August 2018
I had a great time with Alper. What I basically wanted to do, was learn a trick or two in the kitchen and for someone to show me around the island (Büyükada). I got what I opted for. Alper spoke excellent English, was knowledgeable, funny, kind and very flexible. I'd book him again!Great time
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Terunnum🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2 August 2018
A wonderful tour of Princes Island. An exhilarating day away from busy Istanbul. Alper was a great guide. Very friendly, informative and easy going. The bike ride and hike were definitely worth the effort. The views from around the Island are breathtaking. Alper's secret places were an added bonus. Private Day Trip to Princes' Islands

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Hello and welcome to my profile 😊

I was born in Istanbul and I’ve spent most of my life here in this beautiful city. I’m a licensed tour guide, a professional industrial designer, a culinary arts graduate and a self-taught musician with a love for 60s rock and alternative music. These days, I’m especially obsessed with home cooking and discovering Istanbul’s thriving food, art & live music scene.

As an urban explorer at heart, I enjoy uncovering the hidden corners and lesser-known stories of my city. I host a variety of tours on this platform such as my street art tour in Kadıköy, a bicycle tour around Büyükada (the largest of the Princes’ Islands) and several food tours across different neighborhoods. If you’re joining one of my food tasting walks, I can happily adapt the tour to suit your food preferences and dietary needs.

I’m looking forward to meeting curious travelers and sharing authentic experiences, local insights and some of Istanbul’s best-kept secrets.

Hope to see you soon 🙋🏻‍♂️

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