Ready to taste the best food in Istanbul? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Istanbul.
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!
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.
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!
Breathe in the unique sights and smells of Istanbul on foot! There is so much history in this remarkable city, that there is surely no better way to experience the atmosphere than with a local host on a private walking tour of Istanbul! Go to Europe and Asia on the fascinating When Europe Meets Asia: Full Day Tour. With your local host, you’ll hear stories of the Hippodrome and visit iconic the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Stop for a Turkish pastry in a hidden tea garden and learn about the Sultans of Topkapi Place on the European side of your walking tour through Istanbul. Then, you’ll be taking a boat ride with your local host to Asia to continue your walking tour of Istanbul on a different continent! Visit the Opera House and the Kadikoy neighborhood, stop for Turkish kebabs and stroll through the quirky streets of Moda! With so much to see, you’ll be itching to discover it all on this amazing walking tour in Istanbul! Find a different perspective on the Rooftop Views & Underground Istanbul private walking tour in Istanbul! With your local host by your side, you’ll discover hidden ruins and secret passageways through Istanbul’s fascinating history. See the underground ruins of the Byzantine Great Palace, check out the Nakkas Cistern and see the Sacred Water at Panagia Hodegetria Church! Then, your private walking tour of Istanbul heads to the lesser known rooftops. Share a delicious lunch with your local host as you admire unusual city views on one of Istanbul’s many hidden terraces! Walking tours in Istanbul are private and 100% customized. Whether you wish to explore as much as possible, or get to know smaller parts of the city in more depth, your local host will tailor your day to create the perfect walking tour of Istanbul!
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
Shannon
About local
2 June 2025
Fantastic tour!
Dilek is an amazing guide. She took us to several amazing spots on the Asian side of Istanbul. Dilek accommodated our special requests and also took us to spots to find some unusual foods. We made some spur of the moment stops which she was totally fine with. I can’t recommend Dilek enough. Tasting our way through her neighborhood is exactly the kind of authentic experience we hoped to have.
The 10 Tastings 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!
