Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Istanbul Private Tour

4.9
(248 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Istanbul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Istanbul at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best!

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul: Private City Tour is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

Carbon-neutral experience
Private tour
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra food & drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
At Meydanı Caddesi

In front of the German Fountain in Sultanahmet

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    TopkapI Palace

    See Topkapi and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Istanbul so unique

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Hagia Sophia is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world and one of Istanbul’s most impressive sights! See it from the outside. Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque is Istanbul's most beautiful (and blue) active mosque built between 1609 and 1616 years. Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Hippodrome (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Caferaga Medresesi (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Galata Tower (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Historic Areas of Istanbul (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
Supplied by Withlocals

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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