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.
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.
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!
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!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Istanbul, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Istanbul.
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
lance & lily
About local
22 July 2025
Esra was great!
Esra was in contact with us before our tour. She introduced us to a friend the day before our tour who helped us shop in the grand bizarre. She made it easy to connect and was able to move our tour up a bit to accommodate our hectic schedule. Her knowledge of Istanbul and her professionalism were both outstanding. I highly recommend her.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
Hans
About local
21 July 2025
My Family from Utah Loved Ugur!
Ugur gave us a very informative and wonderful tour of the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Ugur was full of knowledge of the historical sites, the Turkish history and provided us detailed information. Ugur was passionate about Turkey and shared his love of his country with us, including Turkish basketball. We had a great time with him! Thank you.
Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Tour
Jeffrey
About local
18 July 2025
EXCELLENT TOUR GUIDE
Kadir is genuinly interesting, knowledgable, beyond friendly.
I you must always book him for his tours we will definately when we visit Istanbul next, it is because of him we will be!
Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage: A Private Tour
Catherine
About local
18 July 2025
Clturally and visually engaging tour
Hi! We had a wonderful morning with Dilek! She is very knowledgeable, speaks great English and Spanish too and is very kind and generous. We only had one hour, but she packed in so much history and education into our 1 hour walk around the old city. We didn’t have enough time to enter places, but we were able to get a really nice quick taste of Istanbul. She was super helpful in assisting with planning our transportation also! When we return for a longer vacation, we will reach out to Dilek again! Until next time!
