Private City Kickstart: Exploring the Local Secrets of Istanbul in 90 Minutes

Discover the hidden gems of Istanbul in just 90 minutes with a private city kickstart tour. Avoid tourist traps and explore local secrets with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - Take in the splendor of this world-famous mosque and its beautiful blue tiles inside
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - See the transformation of this majestic structure from Cathedral to mosque and finally into a fabulous museum
  • Topkapi Palace - Visit the former home of Ottoman sultans and the political epicenter of the Ottoman Empire…
What's Included
  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
Additional Information

Begin your journey in Istanbul with a specially curated private tour that perfectly sets the tone for your stay in the city! In a mere 90 minutes, you’ll be introduced to the city by a local guide, ensuring you get the most out of your stay.
You’ll get to know how to find and explore key spots like Istiklal Street and Galata Tower without the usual…

Location
Tunel
Tersane Caddesi
Entrance to Tunel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brontee472
Oct 2, 2024
Istanbul, ins and outs. - Actually it was all ins. Safiya did say that there was one place that we shouldn't go (can't remember where) but that Istanbul was a safe city and the people friendly. We found this to be true. Anyway, Safiya's strength was her ability to customise her tour to meet our needs. Starting with our request to meet at our hotel and then changing routes and information, as we asked questions along the way. Lots of useful hints and detailed historical background. Very personable, friendly lady. We had a great time.
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Julie
Jun 12, 2024
An introduction to Istanbul - Emir shared lots of useful information and history with us giving us an insight in to Istanbul. It was the start of an amazing few days. We were able to contact Emir for more information after the tour too!
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Marcelinohm63
Apr 28, 2024
Shopping Istanbul with Deniz - Deniz is a very nice lady who communicates very well. Via WhatsApp and in person. Upfront she asked what we wanted to to and do. Because we want to go shopping in Istanbul, she gave information about shopping areas and the times.
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Feargalscott
Sep 4, 2023
Excellent tour guide - I was booked to do a tour with Dilek. It was on my first morning in Istanbul. As soon as I left my hotel, I started having issues. I was longer in a WiFi area and my data was not working. I could not use Google maps. I went into a hotel to ask if I could briefly use their WiFi. They would not allow me. By this time, I was 15 or 20 minutes late. I was panicking. I decided that it was just going to forfeit the booking.I found a mobile phone store. They had WiFi. I managed to make contact with Dilek. She found me and then spent her personal time before her next tour, helping me with Public Transport tickets, mobile data and naturally a bit of a tour.Thanks so much.
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306felicityf
Jun 18, 2023
Fun first day in Istanbul - My sister and I had a terrific time with Neslihan. First day in Istanbul and it was a perfect start to be guided around the Galata area. Neslihan took us to locations that we never could have researched nor found!!! Very worth while and memorable.
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Andyp904
Nov 10, 2023
Great introduction to Istanbul - Excellent, just a little expensive, a little short. Nevertheless, a great way to land in a new place and get a foundation from which to build on. Thanks Dilek.
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Alexpp3922cs
Oct 15, 2022
Great experience locally - Neslihan was a great host & guide. She is exactly what we expected out of the time with her, if not more. She helped with: - Getting us to the front of the line(Ayasophia; Cistern) - if not, it would take 2-3 hrs total queue time? - Giving us some background information about the country as well. She could basically engage with any topic that we were interested in. A well travelled person who could easily connect with everybody as well. She was patient as well in every aspect with us & it was an enjoyable morning with her. Thanks once again! *Communication with her thru Whatsapp proved soooo easy!
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From $16
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).