Istanbul Half day in Istanbul with a local
Vibrant culture, a very Grand Bazaar, and impossible to resist mezze.
$73.5 per person
4 hours
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with a local in
Istanbul
Video call with a local to plan your perfect trip or to ask for local tips, essential info and insider secrets!
Chat to one of our locals via zoom and get answers to all your questions plus personalized recommendations on things to do, places to go, best local eats and logistics to make your trip a breeze.
How does it work?
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Tell us about you
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Chat to your host
Got questions? Ask away, and get insider tips based on your interests, travel style and what you want to see and do
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Get your customised plan
Get a summary of your conversation from your host, including a list of their recommendations and helpful links
We don’t do deals with restaurants, shops or attractions so you’ll always get unbiased recommendations from our hosts!
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Latest reviews from our guests
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The stroll around Istanbul was amazing. I brought a list of sites I wanted to see and Emir augmented it with local knowledge and sites off the beaten path that made the experience exceptional. His depth of historical knowledge on the sites and of the city both ancient history and of current events of Turkey was great. 5 stars for his tour!
December 2024
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The guide was very pleasant on time and knowledgable with history he speaks fluent english and organize his tour in a smooth fashion way. He is honest and does nlt waste any time . Thank you.
December 2024
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I could not think of a better guide then Burak. He was the most amazing person, we lost our passport, therefore late to the tour. Nevertheless he accommodated and still did the entire tour a hour late. The conversation was amazing, so much knowledge and so insightful about every little thing. Saw all the hidden paths and knew his way around the city and gave so many recommendations. I TRAVEL TONS AND HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS SO TRUST ME
November 2024
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Right from our first emails I knew we were in good hands. Tugba was so organised and accommodating! When our flight got moved to an earlier one, and even when that flight arrived earlier than planned, she was there to greet us right on time! We got through everything on our list of must-dos in Istanbul, got a good souvenir deal and when we ran out of energy, Tugba brought us back to the airport well on time, without us having to any thinking or walking. Perfect day!
November 2024
Travel planning consultation
Got questions about the city you’re visiting? Our local hosts have all the answers. City Unscripted will set your trip up for success with travel planning tips from our knowledgeable local insiders – the only travel consultants you’ll ever need.
With our simple travel planning service, you can chat with a like-minded local before you even board your flight! We’ll set up a video call or email conversation with a guide in the city you’re visiting, so you can get expert online travel advice to make your travel planning a breeze.
Save yourself the hours of researching online travel advice yourself. Whether you have questions about public transport, need advice on where to stay, or you simply want to arrive at your destination fully prepared with insider tips and tricks, our travel planning service will set you up.
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