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27 locals found

Merhaba I am
Gülce
The Ambassador of Constantinople
I speak: English • Türkçe
(68 review)
Merhaba I am
muhammed
Legendary experience maker
I speak: English • Español • Türkçe
(53 review)
Merhaba I am
Ugur
The Istanbul Guide
I speak: English • Türkçe
(55 review)
Merhaba I am
Oğuz
The Travel Expert
I speak: English
(93 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
Ceren
The Curious Sociologist
I speak: English • Türkçe
(93 review)
Merhaba I am
Emre
The Time Traveller
I speak: English • Türkçe
(86 review)
Merhaba I am
Nihal
The Historian
I speak: English • Deutsch • Türkçe
(122 review)
Merhaba I am
Faruk
Hostanblue
I speak: English • Türkçe
(37 review)
Merhaba I am
Mine
The Art & History Lover
I speak: English
(197 review)
Merhaba I am
Abdullah
History & Story Teller
I speak: English • Español
(209 review)
Merhaba I am
Ibra
The Experience Host
I speak: English • Türkçe
(44 review)
Merhaba I am
Hakan
The Historian
I speak: English
(62 review)
Merhaba I am
Emre
Geschmackshunter
I speak: English • Deutsch
(715 review)
Merhaba I am
Tolga
History Buff & Wine Lover & Foodie
I speak: English • Türkçe
(30 review)
Merhaba I am
Neslihan
The Intellectual Local
I speak: English • Türkçe
(79 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 byFaruk , Ibra and 25 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

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!

Patrycja
About local Abdullah
24 February 2025
Amazing city tour

We had great tim. The tour was adjusted to places we would like to see. Lots of fun walking and great time.

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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