What your Experience could look like
- You’ll spend 4 hours immersing yourself in the culture of Istanbul and soak up its history as you explore the streets with your host by your side
- Get what you want from your experience by discovering the truly unique culture of this city by strolling
- Visit one of the oldest markets in the world and haggle for some bargains
- See historic and beautiful mosques and churches, then discover more secret histories that aren’t in your guidebook
- Stop to try some delicious local food along the way
Explore beyond the ordinary with locals who bring cities to life
Explore cities through the eyes of locals who know hidden gems and landmarks. Your journey blends history, culture, and authentic stories, personalized to your interests.
Personalized and Adaptable
Your experience is crafted around your interests—whether you’re uncovering hidden gems or iconic sites. Flexible itineraries adapt to what excites you most, reflecting your preferences
Friendship Over Formality
Our hosts are locals, eager to share their city with you in a way that’s genuine and relaxed — more like wandering with a friend than a guide.
Immersive Experiences Across Many Themes
Whether it’s food, history, or art—our flexible themes let you explore what excites you. Each journey is thoughtfully crafted to match your unique interests
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Reviews
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Absolutely wonderful! Feruza went above and beyond the call of duty as our host! She met us at the airport, showed us the sites in Istanbul while providing detailed information and context, introduced us to some delicious foods, brought us back to our hotel and made sure we didn't overpay for our taxi ride back to the airport the next day. She is also one of the most pleasant, kind, and generous people I've ever met. This tour turned out to be indispensable to us because there is no way we would have been able to navigate our way through Istanbul on a 1-day layover by ourselves and see all that we got to see. Thank you, Feruza and City Unscripted!
May 2023
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Tugba is incredibly passionate about her city and this comes across in her tours. You are guaranteed a customised and informative walk with many tales and anecdotes that allow you to see Istanbul for a perspective not offered by mainstream tours.
January 2025
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Burak was fantastic! He understood our pace for the tour and gave great information on the popular sites in the Sultanahmet area. We liked him so much we asked for a second day with him and he took us to Chora, the aqueduct, Suleymaniye Mosque (which is better and less crowded than the Blue Mosque), and some local neighborhoods. His explanation of the mosaics at Chora were awesome. He definitely made our experience in Istanbul more enjoyable and we definitely recommend him.
January 2025
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This tour was amazing. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all our questions and personalized the tour to our interests. Highly recommend.
January 2025
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