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Istanbul Private Walking Tour: Highlights & Gems with a Local
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$122.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, shaped entirely around you. Explore Istanbul with a local host who tailors your day to reflect your curiosity, whether that means tracing Byzantine history in backstreets near the Grand Bazaar, sipping tea on a quiet terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, or weaving through colorful markets and lesser-known lanes. Every moment is designed to connect you with the city’s living culture.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the ideal local host and craft an itinerary filled with authentic encounters, spontaneous discoveries, and the layered stories that make Istanbul unforgettable.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the ideal local host and craft an itinerary filled with authentic encounters, spontaneous discoveries, and the layered stories that make Istanbul unforgettable.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
2-hour Istanbul walking tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Meeting point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Return details
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
- See Istanbul through the eyes of someone who calls it home, uncovering ancient history, vibrant culture, and hidden charm with a passionate local host by your side. This isn’t just a tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests, whether it’s sampling street-side pho, navigating narrow alleyways in the Old Quarter, or sipping egg coffee in a tucked-away café only locals know. Here are some highlights to spark your curiosity: (pass by)
- Admire the iconic Blue Mosque from the outside as your local host shares its historical and cultural significance. Then, explore nearby courtyards and surrounding streets steeped in Ottoman heritage. (pass by)
- Stroll through the palace’s peaceful gardens and take in the grandeur of its exterior. Your host will share stories from the Ottoman Empire’s final era and offer insights into nearby neighborhoods along the water. (pass by)
- Get lost in the colorful maze of one of the world’s oldest markets. Whether you’re browsing, buying, or simply soaking up the energy, your host will point out hidden corners and help you navigate like a local. (pass by)
- Pause at scenic spots overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. You may enjoy a mezze platter on a terrace, sip traditional Turkish tea, or simply take in the panoramic views that link two continents. (pass by)
- Explore the winding streets below Galata Tower, far from the usual crowds. Your host shares the stories that give this historic district its character, from merchant history to modern-day creative spaces. (pass by)
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Istanbul Private Walking Tour: Highlights & Gems with a Local
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$122.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!