Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Istanbul Private Tour | 3 hours

242 Reviews | Istanbul
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Private Tour
2 Adults x $185.68
$371.36
Approx Total
$371.36
Short description: Enjoy the best of Istanbul in just half a day and see its main highlights with some hidden gems along the way.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Turkish
  • Carbon-neutral experience
  • Private tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Extra food & drinks

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Meet at the entrance of Sultan Cafe in front of the German Fountain in Sultanahmet.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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

  • Hagia Sophia Moschee

    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

  • 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

  • Hippodrome (Pass By)

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

  • Caferaga Medresesi (Pass By)

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

  • Galata Tower (Pass By)

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

  • 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.

Sample Menu

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

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

242 reviews

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