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Istanbul Exploration: Personalized City Tour
5.0
23 Ratings
Fatih
Embark on a custom walking tour in Istanbul with a local guide. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, tailored to your schedule and interests. Book now!
Embark on a custom walking tour in Istanbul with a local guide. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, tailored to your schedule and interests. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Mosque - Join one of our local Istanbul hosts to discover Istanbul. Whether you have 3, 4,6 or 8 hours to spare, the itinerary will match your schedule and interests, taking you to iconic landmarks like Blue Mosque as well as a few local hotspots\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ…
- Blue Mosque - Join one of our local Istanbul hosts to discover Istanbul. Whether you have 3, 4,6 or 8 hours to spare, the itinerary will match your schedule and interests, taking you to iconic landmarks like Blue Mosque as well as a few local hotspots\nIMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
What's Included
- 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
- 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- A private and personalized experience according to your schedule
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
As you embark on a journey through Istanbul, our warm and knowledgeable local guides will accompany you. No matter if your availability is limited to an hour or two, or if you have the entire day to indulge, we guarantee an experience tailored to your time constraints and personal preferences. Whether opting to stroll through diverse neighborhoods (we…
As you embark on a journey through Istanbul, our warm and knowledgeable local guides will accompany you. No matter if your availability is limited to an hour or two, or if you have the entire day to indulge, we guarantee an experience tailored to your time constraints and personal preferences. Whether opting to stroll through diverse neighborhoods (we suggest traversing one on each side of the Bosphorus Strait), marvel at historic monuments, or unearth hidden gems in the quiet lanes beneath the Galata Tower, the city’s essence will captivate you.
We will send you a brief questionnaire within 24 hours post-booking to capture your characteristics and what piques your interest. Your answers will guide us in pairing you with a compatible guide. This individual guide will reach out to propose a customized plan to explore Istanbul’s distinctive allure. Together, you’ll agree on the logistics of your meet-up. Keep in mind, your planned journey is adaptable, allowing you the freedom to modify your agenda as you immerse yourself in the experience.
Location
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Divan Yolu Caddesi
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(23 Ratings)
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Corduliacrockett
Feb 22, 2025
Fabulous Day in Istanbul - My son and I had a wonderful time learning about Istanbul with Feruza. We booked our walking tour for the first day of our stay in Istanbul and visited the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, several places along Istiklal Street, and the Galata Tower area. We also took a ferry together to the Asian side of the city. Feruza was a wealth of information, answered all of our questions, and gave us ideas on what to do with the remaining days that we were going to be in Istanbul. Feruza showed us a city that is vibrant, beautiful, and very well run, and I highly recommend her if you are looking for a personalized tour of Istanbul with a local!
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Q1425lrkellym
Feb 16, 2025
Perfect Guide in Istanbul – Feruza Made My Trip - I had an amazing private tour in Istanbul with Feruza, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and engaging guide! She studied English in Boston, which made communication good, and her insights into the city's rich history and culture were good.
Feruza planned an efficient itinerary, ensuring we saw the highlights while also allowing time to explore hidden gems. She shared fascinating historical details, answered questions, and kept the tour fun and engaging. Her enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Istanbul truly enhanced the experience.
If you're visiting Istanbul and want a guide who is professional, personable, and well-informed, Feruza is a great choice! I would absolutely book another tour with her.
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Nomad219662
Feb 2, 2025
Amazing Experience with Ipek! - My tour guide was Ipek! She was amazing! She was very responsive to texts and answered all my questions with good advice. She was always on time. It was raining heavily during the 1.5 days I was in Istanbul and even though I was prepared for this, she also brought an umbrella for extra protection. I had booked a tour to see the whirling dervishes and she took me there and waited for me until I was done. I am vegetarian and she made sure to pick appropriate places to eat. I highly recommend booking with Ipek
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Krystynam768
Jan 30, 2025
Incredible experience - We had an incredible day touring Istanbul with Ipek. She brought places like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar to life with her stories and insights. Her passion, friendliness, and attention to detail made the day unforgettable. Highly recommend her to anyone visiting Istanbul!
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Meredith_m
Jan 25, 2025
Perfect tour - Emir gave us such a great tour, highly recommend! It was fun, informative, and off the beaten path as requested.
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Journey31812093735
Jan 24, 2025
Fantastic Walking Tour With Emir - Emir -- our walking guide was fantastic. he started the tour at the heart of the historic Istanbul and charted a customised plan to suit our preferences mixing history and cullinary culture of Istanbul.. We went to Blue Mosque and Emir ezplained the historic, architectural, and political/social aspects of the monument and the religion so well.. he knows the city inside out and took us to taste some of the most authentic kunefe and chai through small lanes of historic part of Istanbul .. Emir was great to chat with, and absolutely went out oglf the way to plan our days in Istanbul (even if it was clearly not his task)
Recommend highly
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Krystynam768
Jan 23, 2025
A must when visiting - We had an amazing tour of Istanbul today with our guide, Ipek. She was incredibly knowledgeable and made the city’s rich history and culture come alive with her storytelling. We visited iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and even enjoyed breathtaking views from the Bosphorus. Ipek’s passion for Istanbul is contagious, and she tailored the experience perfectly to our interests.
Her warm and professional approach made the day so special, and she gave us great local tips for the rest of our trip. If you want to truly experience Istanbul, Ipek is the guide you need!
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Dreamer43349272835
Jan 20, 2025
Best guide ever, made my trip abroad even more special and educational. - Having Burak as my guide was the highlight of my trip to Turkey, and one I will never forget. He imbued me with the most detailed and passionate history of the city, far more than I thought possible while traveling afar. I've never had a guide that knew so much about the history and culture of a place I'd visited, he made exploring so much more intriguing, you feel connected to the city/culture when you're lucky enough to have him at your side. An extremely caring, fun, genuine individual who literally takes you under his wing (as apposed to just points and reads, like so many others). I can't say enough good stuff about him. Again reiterating on how passionate he is about the city he lives but also on teaching those with him about a multitude of things, none of which are usually provided from a guide. I look forward to touring with him again when next I'm in Turkey again.
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Marklf3129rj
Dec 19, 2024
Hand crafted tour of Istanbul! - The stroll around Istanbul was amazing. I brought a list of sites I wanted to see and Emir augmented it with local knowledge and sites off the beaten path that made the experience exceptional. His depth of historical knowledge on the sites and of the city both ancient history and of current events of Turkey was great. 5 stars for his tour!
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594cosmina
Nov 10, 2024
The experience with Tugba was extraordinary. - The experience with Tugba was extraordinary. Tugba is a person attentive to details who knows many secrets of Istanbul. She took us to many places that are not mentioned as objectives and took into account our requests. We are a family with two children, but Tugba knew how to make even the little ones feel good. We thank her and hope to see you again on other occasions!
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