Walking Tours In Istanbul

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Walking Tours In Istanbul
Walking Tours In Istanbul

The best private guides and local insiders in Istanbul

Looking for the ultimate walking tours of Istanbul for an unforgettable, authentic experience in Turkey’s colorful capital? As the final stop on the ancient Silk Road, this fascinating city that straddles two continents is a melting pot of cultures who have settled here over the centuries, and you can experience the best of it on Istanbul walking tours. With so much to uncover that you couldn’t find in your guidebook, you’ll be ecstatic to have a knowledgeable local host by your side to show you the ropes on Istanbul walking tours. We’ll plan a route that shows you the highlights as well as the hidden gems. What are you waiting for? Let us start planning your perfect day.

Walking Tours In Istanbul

Istanbul off the tourist trail

If you’ve planned a trip to Isanbul, you know exactly what you’re here for. The city’s fascinating past, illustrated by centuries-spanning European- and Asian-influenced attractions, could keep you occupied for ten weeks worth of Istanbul walking tours – but with a local by your side, you’ll see the city from a different perspective. Step off the tourist trail lined by mosaic-adorned mosques and frescoed churches to explore charismatic neighborhoods you wouldn't find on a top 10 list. Our walking tours in Istanbul give you a totally authentic experience of the locals-only lifestyle.

Walking Tours In Istanbul

Walking tours with you in mind

Our local hosts take you on the best walking tours of Istanbul because they’ll tailor every experience to you. Once we know a little about your personality and passions, we’ll plan 100% flexible walking tours of Istanbul that highlight everything you’ll love about this beautiful city. Whether you want to walk a route that winds through Istanbul’s breathtaking architecture, sample Şiş Kebap and jewel-toned Turkish delight on food walking tours of Istanbul or experience a night out like a local, we’ll make sure you get exactly what you want out of your time in the Turkish capital.

Walking Tours In Istanbul

A unique shopping spree

In the chaotic streets of the Turkish capital, walking tours of Istanbul are best led by an in-the-know local. There’s more to Istanbul walking tours than the centuries-old Grand Bazaar – in fact, this world-famous attraction is just the tip of the Istanbul iceberg. Let your local insider lead you down the crowded alleys of over 200 traditional markets that set up shop across the city each week. It’s not your average shopping experience, but from fresh produce to fine textiles, you’ll find them all at a traditional marketplace on private walking tours in Istanbul.

Latest reviews from our guests

    My guide, Feruza, was timely and met me at the discussed meeting location. She inquired about my sightseeing priorities. Her English was very good. She was a delightful guide. L

    April 2025

    Seth M

    Emir was our excellent personal Guide that made our entire day with him in Istanbul an amazing lifelong memorable experience. He took the time to teach us about his City, Culture and Country. Emir ensured that we tried all types of local street foods, Turkish teas and coffees. We traveled to all the various neighborhoods of Istanbul and Emir did everything to ensure we were learning as much as we could.

    April 2025

    Brian R

    Emir was great, showed us around old town and into the highlight places to see. It was our first day and he explained a lot of Turkey and the local history.

    April 2025

    Jason L

    We had a fantastic tour around the streets of Istanbul with Tugba. We wanted to get off the beaten track and see the city through the eyes of a local and this is exactly what Tugba delivered. Highly recommended!

    April 2025

    Hugo N

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