Welcome to Istanbul! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Istanbul to start your city trip on the right foot.
Want to see the best of Istanbul? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Istanbul!
Kadikoy is the place to be! Explore one of the hippest neighborhoods in Istanbul and discover it bite by bite. Go to up & coming places and try one of the best Turkish dürüm kebap (wraps), street food in a hipster little pop-up restaurant, and a nice beer or cocktail in a local hip bar.
As the sun sets, Istanbul lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Istanbul.
You’ve probably heard that Istanbul is well-known for Hagia Sophia, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
Istanbul is an amazing city just waiting to be explored! You’ll see the best of Istanbul on a private city highlights tour. Take an unforgettable tour of Topkapi Palace, see Istanbul’s antique gems or even go on a VIP cruise on a yacht along the Bosphorus! With your friendly local expert by your side, you’ll have an amazing time in Istanbul! Fancy an insider’s look at the magnificent Hagia Sophia? Then the Marvels of Hagia Sophia private city highlights tour is perfect for you! Your knowledgeable local host will take you to one of Istanbul’s most incredible landmarks on this city highlights tour. You’ll learn how the world’s biggest Catholic church was turned into a mosque by the Ottomans, and visit the Little Hagia Sophia. You’ll even sip tea like a local and enjoy some yummy baklava! Istanbul by night? Magical! On the Istanbul’s Nightlife Tour: Local Hotspots & Culture city highlights tour you’ll get to unwind like the locals at the city’s most authentic hotspots. On this unique night-time city highlights tour, you’ll visit Mae Zae for some late night shopping and eat authentic tasty fish or doner durum at the amazing Galata Bridge. Your local host will even take you to the stunning Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque and hammam! An Istanbul city highlights tour is an unforgettable experience. You can’t beat seeing Istanbul like a local! All city highlights tours are 100% customizable. Just let your local host know your preferences and special wishes and they’ll sort everything out for you!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Elisa
About local
4 June 2025
A quiet day in Istanbul
Ouzo was a great guide. He brought us to some areas less crowded. Explained the Tram to us which we used several more times while in the city. We had had a wonderful day with our new friend.
Thank you Oz.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
Will
About local
2 June 2025
A Great Tour eith Gülce
We had the pleasure of a wonderful tour of Hagia Sophia and surrounding area with Gülce. She knew all the history which made the experience for all of us so much better. She even got us into the “tour” line for the Bassillica Cistern which saved us a lot of waiting around (and she also hard great knowledge on the Cistern as well). Thank you, Gülce, for making our trip so enjoyable!
Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Tour
Jessica
About local
2 June 2025
Crash course in the history of Istanbul
We spent a lovely day with Gulce touring the most famous sights in the Old City of Istanbul. She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and is able to present it in an approachable manner. Without her, we never would have appreciated was we were seeing. I am now a convert to taking a private tour!
Full Coverage Istanbul City Tour
Ben
About local
2 June 2025
Full day tour
Thank you Kadir for an excellent full day tour. We covered a lot and we greatly appreciated your expertise and knowledge.
