Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Istanbul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Istanbul at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul: Private City 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 produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
What's included
Private tour
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Carbon-neutral experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra food & drinks
What to expect
TopkapI Palace
1h · Admission ticket not included
See Topkapi and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Istanbul so unique
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · Admission ticket not included
Hagia Sophia is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world and one of Istanbul’s most impressive sights! See it from the outside.
Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
Blue Mosque
1h · Admission ticket not included
Blue Mosque is Istanbul's most beautiful (and blue) active mosque built between 1609 and 1616 years. Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
Hippodrome
Pass by
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Caferaga Medresesi
Pass by
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Galata Tower
Pass by
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Pass by
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the German Fountain in Sultanahmet
End point
In front of the German Fountain in Sultanahmet
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour: only you & your local guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
