Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s culture with an intimate private tour of the iconic Hagia Sophia. Discover its rich history and explore hidden gems with a passionate local guide.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia\n\nSkip the line to the majestic Hagia Sophia and enjoy the contrasts within\n\nMini Mosque\n\nTime to visit a very endearing yet smaller and lesser known mosque\n\nLunch Break\n\nYour local friend will recommend their FAVORITE place for lunch\n\nPastry Makers\n\nPick up a delicious baklava at a local pastry shop\n\nLocal Hideout\n\nHead to where the locals go for a caj tea and relax at the end of an informative day\n\nTime to say Goodbye!\n\nTake home with you all the local insights and memories from Istanbul!
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- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there’s no better cultural tradition to explore in Istanbul than the Hagia Sophia.
On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about Hagia Sophia and why it’s such a unique part of the city’s character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Istanbul as you visit the German Fountain, Little Hagia Sophia and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you’ll be able to see Istanbul from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!
Withlocals Treasures of Istanbul Tour™ is one of Withlocals’ signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.