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.
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.
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!
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
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!
City Kickstart Tour: Istanbul
Sam
About local
9 July 2025
Great Experience with Amazing Guide
We did a highlights tour with Alp, who shared his insights and knowledge with us. He hit all of the major landmarks we hoped to see, while keeping things interesting for my young kids. He was great, would highly recommend.
