Private Full-Day Tour of Istanbul: Discover Hidden Gems and Live Like a Local
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11 Ratings
Fatih
Experience the hidden gems and local hotspots of Istanbul on a private full-day tour. Discover the city's lesser-known neighborhoods and immerse yourself in the local culture. Don't miss the chance to experience a traditional Turkish weekend night and live like a local. 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cihangir - Cihangir Beyoğlu District. This neighborhood is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Istanbul. What makes this place paramout; Especially , The Galata Tower is here. Furthermore, There are two face in that neighborhood, one is the most touristic side the other is less-know side by tourists. The other important thing about the neighborhood it reminds us of Europe, its calmness, buildings ,structures and famous people usually live there etc. It is definitely a must see.
What's Included
    • Transportation
    • Boat Trip in the Bosphorus
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Tailored to suit guest interests with complete adaptability. As a globe trotter, we empathize with the perspectives of our guests. We grant a sneak peek into the routine life in Istanbul.

It’s essential to discover the secluded enchantments and local popular locations of underexplored Istanbul.

You will be immersed in the typical Turkish weekend evening. The way Turkish individuals enjoy their Saturday night, which will be the main event of the day). Assurance of complete contentment.

Location
The Blue Mosque
At Meydanı Caddesi
Exit tramway at Sultanahmet station and walk through security towards the Hagia Sophia (left) and Blue Mosque (right). In front of the Blue Mosque, you will see many benches, which is where I will be waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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202ioanas
Mar 15, 2024
Incredible Organazer. - We have found this tour on instagram which is call weretravelistanbul. We booked day tour as a local. It was definetly an amazing tour. And we ask dinner cruise. He booked for us absolutly it was the best cruise in istanbul. Mustafa is incredible person. Higly recommend to connect him. Thank you for everything.
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Q2259vralexandram
Mar 15, 2024
They are the Best!!++ - We have been to Istanbul and we have not needed to worry about anything, Mustafa organized all the visits for us everywhere!!! We took a trip through Bosfaor with a wonderful dinner, music and dancing! We have done a hamman which is the Turkish bath with massage and everything hired by Mustafa! Places to dine, eat, shops, everything you need to know is there at any time to help with everything!!!! A spectacular experience advised by the best person we have ever met!!!!
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Marilujv
Mar 13, 2024
AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO TURKEY - It was our first time Travelling to Istanbul and we found our very helpful and amazing tour guide mustafa he taught us a lot about Istanbul and got to see so much with his tour package he's a very trust worthy person and I highly recommend him to anyone travelling to Turkey!
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275sunnyj
Dec 25, 2023
Perfect Tour through Istanbul - My friend and I had an incredible tour in Istanbul. We immediately fell in love with the city and saw many beautiful corners through Mustafa that we probably wouldn't have discovered without him. If we fly to Istanbul again, we would definitely book a tour with him again. We particularly liked the “Asian part”. Thank you Mustafa for the best tour!
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Liuba1778
Dec 9, 2023
Local Gems with an Outstanding Tour Guide - The city tour led by Mustafa was truly exceptional. What set this experience apart was that Mustafa took us not only to main tourist sites but also to local areas and cafes. This culinary aspect added a unique and authentic flavor to the tour, allowing us to experience the city's culture through its food. We tried everything from Turkish coffee to local dessert. We had a lunch in a rooftop restaurant where we tried delicious seafood and had a chance to feed the seagulls. Mustafa provided insights into both the city's history and its local traditions. Overall, I highly recommend this city tour for anyone seeking a well-rounded exploration that goes beyond typical tourist spots, offering a genuine taste of the local lifestyle. As a bonus you will learn how to use a public transportation. Considering traffic public transportation was very useful for us in this trip.
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Zara_s
Nov 13, 2023
Best tour guide - Mustafa is an incredible guide—polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. I felt like I was with a friend. Strongly recommend! 😇
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Jose_s
Oct 16, 2023
Amazing People, Great tour - Without doubt Istanbul is one of my favorite cities in the world now. What made this my top city in the world, is not just the city is a museum all around us, or its amazing food, or incredible transportation system, but its extraordinary people. And who better example of that, than our tour guide, Mustafa. He was not just our tour guide, but, his charisma, his knowledge, and his honesty reminded me one of my best friends. He is truly an amazing guy. We took a boat excursion through the bay of Istanbul, we saw a great performance of traditional Turkish dances and attires in the boat, we had an amazing dinner topped with the best Raki we ever drunk in Turkey (the dinner was not even included in the tour, and, all for an already pre-stablished price - free!), and all this with an incredible backdrop of the City Of Istanbul, its famous mosques, and incredible fortification walls dating centuries while crossing the historic Bosporus Strait. It was idyllic. My wife had lost a very expensive jacket that night. Mustafa went out of his way to find it, and returned to us at our hotel! I cannot have more appreciation for the people of Turkey, and special for Mustafa. Many thanks again Mustafa. And if you ever want to experience this tour we did, you won't be disappointed if you book with him. Thank you, brother, you deserve it
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Fatima
Oct 3, 2023
Best in Istanbul - My friend and I visited Istanbul. We found Mustafa through his instagram page #weretravelturkey and booked a 3 day package and airport transfers. It was the best decision we made. The first day was the historical tour and the other 2 days consisted of visiting markets, neighboirhoods and a sunset boat cruise. We ate lots of tasty turkish food, which we walked off. We coveref many places and took in a lot of beautiful scenery and really enjoyed our time in Istanbul. Mustafa made us laugh with his humour and made us feel comfortable and worked at our pace. He is an excellent photographer as he took such beautiful pictures and videos of us! He tailored the tour to us and it was more than expected. We would recommend Mustafa to all our family and friends visiting Turkey. We had the best time.
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771charad
Sep 27, 2023
One word: INCREDIBLE - It was such an amazing experience to visit these neighborhoods and I felt like I genuinely got a taste of what Istanbul is for the locals. I probably never would have found these places myself and I am so happy that my guide took me to such special places. My guide, Mustafa, spoke great English and was extremely polite, considerate, and gave me as much time as I needed at each place. I never felt rushed or uncomfortable. Everything was amazing like the boat trip and seeing the city from the water, but my favorite was ending the day like a real Turk and having a Turkish Raki night. My guide showed me the typical "mezze" that locals eat with their raki and how they spend their evenings. It was one of my favorite experiences in Istanbul. I learned so much from this trip and will come back again soon! Thank you Mustafa!
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