Receive a warm welcome to Istanbul on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Istanbul to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Istiklal Street and Galata Tower and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Istanbul 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 produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Short description: See the main highlights & hear the stories behind them from a local while you stroll through Istanbul.
Take in the splendor of this world-famous mosque and its beautiful blue tiles inside
See the transformation of this majestic structure from Cathedral to mosque and finally into a fabulous museum
Visit the former home of Ottoman sultans and the political epicenter of the Ottoman Empire
You will make your own way to the meeting points