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.
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.
Ready to get creative? Be part of a fun jewelry workshop taught by a friendly local “usta”. Step into his studio for a perfect hands-on experience that will teach you how to create and design your own accessories through different techniques.
Ready to capture Istanbul's true soul? No matter your experience, this photo tour will teach you the best tips and tricks to capture that picture perfect of Istanbul. Your private host, a former National Geographic editor & photographer, can't wait to share his secrets with you!
Go off the beaten path on a journey full of hidden gems! Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover tranquil green spaces, local neighborhoods with a lively atmosphere, and a bazaar filled with interesting handicrafts, Turkish products, and textiles.
Kadir treated us to an informative, personal, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable tour of Jewish Istanbul. His knowledge was exemplary and his personable nature put us at ease from the moment we met. We would highly recommend him.
Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage: A Private Tour
Hector
About local
21 May 2025
Galata with Kemal
Had a fantastic time in the Galata area of Istanbul with Kemal. Local knowledge is a great thing. For someone trying to remember how to find their way around a camera again, it was a fantastic learning experience. I would thoroughly recommend Kemal's tour if you are lucky enough to find him available. He is patient, seeks out great photo opportunities, and willing acomplicies, to help 'get that shot'. We also learned a few tips and tricks to make our phone mobile photography better.
An all round great time with an all round great guy! şerefe Kemal.
National Geographic Photographer Workshop
Brad
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20 May 2025
Amazing Istanbul
We had an amazing time with Abdullah. We didn't really have anything in particular we wanted to see. We had just arrived to Istanbul, so wanted to get oriented with the immediate area and how to use local transit. Staying in Sultanahmet, there was lots for Abdullah to show us, and then we headed over to Karakoy via tram, which he helped us get an Istanbulkart Abdullah was full of knowledge, entertaining, and passionate about what he does and where he lives. Would highly recommend.
A Magical Evening in Istanbul: City Tour
Steven
About local
30 April 2025
A winderful day with Kadir
Kadir is knowledgeable, very friendly, and fun. We had a great day with him and enjoyed the tour very much! Would definitely recommend Kadir.
