Istanbul
Family day in Istanbul with a local
Family-Friendly • 4 hours
5.0
(6)
Family day in Istanbul with a local
The Grand Bazaar and Turkish delights (we don’t just mean the sweets).
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- See Istanbul your way with activities to entertain your whole family, with a trusty host by your side
- Experience the colorful city streets with a stroll or enjoy some time in the Middle Eastern side of the city
- Visit the beautiful Blue Mosque, explore the Grand Bazaar and recharge in lush palace gardens
- Pop into a cafe or feast on street food on the move like Turkish pizzas, fresh pastries or some sweet treats
- Get the scoop from your host for other things to do in the city that your family will love
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalized experience
4 hours with your host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll discover what jewels there are waiting for you in Istanbul - a fascinating destination for you and your family if ever there was one! Life here is lived in the streets, and so you’ll join one of our local Istanbul hosts to explore the city together; they can’t wait to share with you the market culture, the outdoor cafes, the street food, and history with you.
Your wish is our command - kind of like having a fairy godmother - so let us know your pace and your family’s style, and we’ll stick to it. You could visit impressive sights like the world-renowned Blue Mosque, stroll through the lush gardens of the Dolmabahce Palace or explore an Aladdin's cave of wonders (also known as The Grand Bazaar).
All of that exploring will obviously call for a snack or two - what about some lahmacun, a kind of Turkish pizza, some flaky borek pastries stuffed with meat or spinach, or even some Turkish delight? It would almost be rude not to. Along the way, your host will spill the secrets of some other great, family-friendly spots to visit during the rest of your trip.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Seth
Apr 2025
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
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Brian
Apr 2025
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.
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Paula
Apr 2025
A really interesting and varied tour. Saw and noticed things we would never have seen on our own or on a conventional tour. Burak was relaxed, honest, adaptable and so knowledgeable.
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Paula
Apr 2025
It felt like we were just popping into places with a friend. Lots of opportunities to find out more about Turkish culture and life.
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Roni
Apr 2025
Excellent tour! Lots of information. Our guide İpek was so knowledgeable and fun! She treated us like family and knew all the best ways to get around old town.
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Swati
Feb 2025
My tour guide was Ipek! She was amazing! She was very responsive to texts and answered all my questions with good advice. She was always on time. It was raining heavily during the 1.5 days I was in Istanbul and even though I was prepared for this, she also brought an umbrella for extra protection. I had booked a tour to see the whirling dervishes and she took me there and waited for me until I was done. I am vegetarian and she made sure to pick appropriate places to eat. I highly recommend booking with Ipek
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