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LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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.
What's included
Private Tour
Local Guide
This tour is carbon neutral
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
3h
Hagia Sophia
Skip the line to the majestic Hagia Sophia and enjoy the contrasts within
Mini Mosque
Time to visit a very endearing yet smaller and lesser known mosque
Lunch Break
Your local friend will recommend their FAVORITE place for lunch
Pastry Makers
Pick up a delicious baklava at a local pastry shop
Local Hideout
Head to where the locals go for a caj tea and relax at the end of an informative day
Time to say Goodbye!
Take home with you all the local insights and memories from Istanbul!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the German Fountain, next to cafe Sultan.
End point
In front of the German Fountain, next to cafe Sultan.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
