Magical Evening in Istanbul: Explore the City's Beauty on a Private Tour
4.7
45 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Experience the magic of Istanbul at dusk on a private city tour. Discover hidden gems, local hangouts, and enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galata Koprusu - Galata Bridge is the heart of Istanbul, spanning the Golden Horn from Karaköy on the north to Old Istanbul, centered on Sultanahmet, on the south.
What's Included
- Local guide
- 1 non alcoholic drink included
- Private Tour
- Carbon neutral experience
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra Food and Drinks
Additional Information
As dusk approaches, Istanbul begins to glow, revealing its genuine exquisite hues.
Savour an unforgettable evening in Istanbul by immersing yourself in all the city has to offer on a private tour guided by a local. Traverse from the Galata Bridge to the Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque, and listen to tales and insights that unveil a unique side of Istanbul that emerges only as darkness falls.
Experience serenity with fewer travelers and a more relaxed ambiance. Uncover the hidden spots where locals retreat to relax after a day’s work, and allow your local guide to provide guidance on how to prolong the nightlife adventure after your tour, armed with locally informed tips.
The Withlocals Evening City Tour™ is a distinguishing tour of Withlocals, accessible across all major international cities. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who are adequately compensated. We bolster local economies through the exclusive offering of local commodities and curb over-tourism by maintaining small groups that are non-disruptive. Our tours promote carbon neutrality and deviate from the conventional tourist pathways.
Location
Defterdar Ykş. No:2
Defterdar Yokuşu
Meet your local host at The Armory Square at Tophane.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(45 Ratings)
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Crustythefish
May 19, 2024
Thoroughly recommended……😎 - Aysenur was excellent…! We chose this tour to see a bit of the city at a different time of day and this allowed us to see a very different side of Istanbul to the usual day sightseeing.
We saw an umbrella covered street in great light that I had asked to go to - trivial but fun photographs resulting - the sort of sidetour that makes the difference.
Aysenur is all of the things that a guide should be - she’s punctual, polite and highly knowledgeable not just in historical timelines, facts and figures but what we particularly enjoyed was her good humour, friendliness and above all else her interest in us as people. Our discussions were wide ranging, good fun and allowed us to learn more about the people of the city.
This was a truly great evening Aysenur, thank you, we thoroughly recommend to all thinking about taking this tour.
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P6973xorachelw
May 15, 2024
Fun and Unique way to see "non-touristy" things in Istanbul - My short time in Istanbul was made so much better thanks to Aysenur. She is beyond knowledge about Turkish history, architecture, culture and more. I tend to ask a lot of questions and she was so kind to answer them all for me with great patience. I also loved the cafe/bakery that we stopped at, which she said was one of her favorites. It was such a unique way to see the city without feeling like you are on a generic guided tour. I left feeling like I had made a friend and can't wait to go back to Istanbul.
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Haynick2015
May 15, 2024
Real Istanbul - Emir is just the perfect person to show you around the city he calls home and clearly loves , he is very knowledgeable and will tailor the experience to meet your needs and comfort level. We had an amazing time and will definitely spend more time with our new friend on our next visit .
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Grandtour13920827395
May 14, 2024
Great evening introduction to the modern Istanbul - We booked the evening tour for the day we arrived in Istanbul, it was a great way to quickly get our bearings, learn a little about the history of Istanbul and a basic understand the Islamic culture with visits to the both modern food and social scene as well as a number of Mosques and other historic sites. Absolutely perfect as a first introduction. Emir was friendly, enthusiastic and brought a broader cultural understanding which is so valuable in the city where Europe meets the middle east.
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896michelinaf
Apr 5, 2024
Unforgettable walk through Istanbul - Faruk was knowledgeable, passionate and kind! We landed and went straight to our tour and it was a wonderful way to kick off our experience in Istanbul, and truly hear and feel the city through the eyes of a person who lives, teaches and loves here.
My mom and I had an amazing experience and appreciated the guides communication and recommendations even after our tour!
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C3055qljennyl
Oct 31, 2023
Fun night in Istanbul - Istanbul Taxi service is not the best and after being thrown out of the third Taxi as he didn't want to take us to where we were to meet Abdullah in the city centre, Abdullah came to our rescue. Even though he spoke with the taxi driver and then the Police who also failed to help, he came to our rescue by collecting us. After this not so wonderful start, Abdullah made our evening of wandering around the city and dining with us a fun and happy night. He is such a delight to be with, making sure we enjoyed ourselves. Definitely if you have3 the opportunity to make a booking with him, don't miss it.
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Margaritaca5610ju
Oct 30, 2023
Experience the warmth of Istanbul - I had a very good time, my guide Deniz Şenavcı did a greta job. Very sweet and nice girl, took me through the streets where the locals go out and I was able to see both European and Asian sides and try the local street foods of the city. The ferry trip was very nice with amazing views. I strongly recommend this tour.
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Joanne
Aug 31, 2023
Lovely evening in Istanbul - Our guide Amer was fabulous, we enjoyed our time with him so much . Amer was so knowledgeable on Turkeys history and that of the world. He showed us some amazing places we never would have found by ourselves . He was interesting , entertaining and a pleasure. I would highly recommend Amer and any of his tours .
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Robin0red
Jul 15, 2023
A custom tourmet my needs - Ugur was incredibly kind and professional as he quickly changed plans to suit my needs. The day was hot in the 30°C range and I was tired of walking in the heat. We trammed towards the port and cool breezes. Ugar is very affable and knowledgeable, we talked about current events, Turkish culture, and human behavior all the while traveling through many neighborhoods. He ensured I knew my way back to my hotel. I highly recommend him as a guide—he work with and for you!
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Goldenretrievergal55
Aug 21, 2023
Huge disappointment. - We did a WithLocals "foodie" tour in Italy in 2019 which was fantastic. We were excited to book the magical evening in Istanbul tour with Sozum back in June for an August evening. She canceled the tour the day we flew to Istanbul, and we were only in the city for 2 days. Chats were ignored asking for a re-book. So, we did not get a tour in Istanbul. A refund was issued, but we were (and still are) massively disappointed. I probably won't book through them again.
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