Explore Istanbul Beyond the Tourist Spots
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Istanbul Istanbul trip planning video call

Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions

$27.5 for 30 min

30-90 minutes

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Half day in Istanbul with a local
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Istanbul Half day in Istanbul with a local

Vibrant culture, a very Grand Bazaar, and impossible to resist mezze.

$77 per person

4 hours

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    Ipek gave us an amazing private food tour! Very delicious and interesting information about the city along the way. She adjusted the tour according to our requests and needs. Highly recommended!

    March 2025

    Jan S

    Feruza was a great guide. We told her we wanted to go off the beaten path as we could see the major tourist sites on our own. She took us to some really interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul that gave us a real flavor for the city. Highly recommend.

    March 2025

    Elizabeth N

    We had Feruza who was amazing! I would highly recommend this tour as we learnt a lot and a walking tour in Istanbul is perfect way to explore the city. One thing we were concerned about when picking a tour was some of them hard sell you but Feruza tailored our tour based on what we wanted and didn’t take us anyway to sell anything, in fact it was almost like walking around with a friend. She also took us to a hidden lunch gem spot which was the most delicious we had!

    March 2025

    Kevin L

    We had a great day with a selection of fabulous food, coffee and sweet treats with the tour taking in many of the highlights of Istanbul which was a beautiful bonus for first time visitors. Lots of things we wouldn’t have attempted solo, including a ferry trip over two continents, the biggest potato we’ve ever seen, the best baklava tasted, a gorgeous coffee with added bonus of fortune telling! A fabulous fun day with a brilliant, patient guide!

    March 2025

    Sian D

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