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Whatever your passion, there’s a English speaking tour guide who’s perfect for you. Our private tour guides in Istanbul can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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35 Private guides

Merhaba I am
Emre
Geschmackshunter
I speak: English • Deutsch
(715 review)
Merhaba I am
muhammed
Legendary experience maker
I speak: English • Español • Türkçe
(53 review)
Merhaba I am
Oğuz
The Travel Expert
I speak: English
(93 review)
Merhaba I am
Serif
Tour Guide, Travel Writer
I speak: English
(21 review)
Merhaba I am
Oguz
The Local Legend
I speak: English
(26 review)
Merhaba I am
Emir
Travel with me!
I speak: العربية • English • Türkçe
(43 review)
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Merhaba I am
Lorena
İstanbul in a Fun Way🎉
I speak: English • Italiano • Português • Español
(61 review)
Merhaba I am
Mine
The Art & History Lover
I speak: English
(197 review)
Merhaba I am
Emre
The Time Traveller
I speak: English • Türkçe
(87 review)
Merhaba I am
Tolga
History Buff & Wine Lover & Foodie
I speak: English • Türkçe
(30 review)
Merhaba I am
Hakan
The Historian
I speak: English
(62 review)
Merhaba I am
Ceren
The Curious Sociologist
I speak: English • Türkçe
(93 review)
Merhaba I am
Gülce
The Ambassador of Constantinople
I speak: English • Türkçe
(68 review)
Merhaba I am
Ibra
The Experience Host
I speak: English • Türkçe
(44 review)
Merhaba I am
Ahmet Can
The Professional
I speak: English • Türkçe
(46 review)
Merhaba I am
Ugur
The Istanbul Guide
I speak: English • Türkçe
(55 review)
Merhaba I am
Aysenur
Art Enthusiast Professional Tourist Guide
I speak: English • Türkçe
(30 review)
Merhaba I am
Esra
The Smiling Local
I speak: English • Türkçe
(152 review)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Istanbul like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

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10 tips from our local guides in Istanbul

Curated byTolga, Gülce and 33 other locals

Check these awesome tips by our amazing locals. Our local travelling community is more than willing to share some tips and show you their version of their beloved city.

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Michele
About local Aysenur
27 February 2025
The best guide ever!

Hands down, Ayşenur is the best guide I have ever had! She customized my tour perfectly. Her friendly, fun and engaging approach made her extensive knowledge range even more palatable. Thank you so much for an amazing tour and I look forward to next. (There will absolutely be a next time!)

Monique
About local Ugur
26 February 2025
Excellent

Ugur is a very nice guy who has a big knowledge on historical facts. We enjoyed his company. He is also good with teenagers. We had 4 of them with us. He showed us nice places and took us to taste the best Baklava in town and Some Turkish caffee. He also took is on a short trip with the 2nd oldest metro in the world. We highly recommend Ugur for your trip!

David
About local Mine
24 February 2025
Fantastic tour and guide

My wife and I had an amazing three plus hours tour with Mine today visiting the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market and within each a curated collection of key stores where there was no pressure to buy. Lots of history and fokelore was shared. I’d highly recommend this tour and guide.

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