Hidden Treasure's Of İstanbul Half Day Walking Tour
We will take you to non-touristy places and you will see the places where local people live and see the magnificent structures in old peninsula of istanbul. On this tour, you will see what a cosmopolitan city Istanbul is and how people with very different lifestyles live.
If you want to get to know a city, its culture, lifestyle and people, join the Hidden Treasure's of Istanbul morning tour and see the culture and magnificent religious buildings of this city and have the chance to learn its history.
Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home
Learning to make anything with new people creates a unique bond between people. Instead of only the feeling of just travelling in a city, you get to feel to be a part of the city and culture at its highest.
We try to make people have these feelings through creative at-home experiences. Because we believe that feeling at home and being made feel at home creates a very genuine bond.
Çiğ köfte, a very traditional Southeastern Turkish dish, fits to what we try at LokalBond. Çiğ köfte got popular as being a Turkish vegeterian street food. However, in reality, it is a home food where a lot of people gathers and watches it being prepared. At this experience, you will be a part of the cooking team and knead Çiğ Köfte with locals. Then throw it to the ceilings to see if it sticks to see its stiffness. This is also a part of the tradition, but of course we won't do it due to hygiene reasons.
Come, join us at our home for an original Çiğ Köfte session. Come as a guest, leave as a friend!
Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour
Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of Istanbul with our captivating Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour. This is the first and only street food and wine pairing experience in town! Embark on a gastronomic adventure through the vibrant streets of the city's Asian side, where centuries-old traditions intertwine with contemporary flavors to weave a culinary mosaic like no other.
Indulge in a sensory journey as you sample four exquisite wines expertly paired with a selection of local tasting plates, ranging from pastries to traditional mezes and meat dishes. Carefully curated from the finest street vendors in town, each dish offers a tantalizing glimpse into Istanbul's rich culinary heritage. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are also available, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate.
Discover Istanbul's culinary treasures in Kadikoy, guided by experts. Taste local delights, paired with premium Turkish wines. A flavorful journey awaits!
Turkish Delight Workshop: History, Tasting & Making Experience
Experience Turkish Delight in the most authentic way: learn its 250-year-old story, taste three unique varieties, and watch each step of the traditional lokum-making process in a hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by a local expert and completed with a special gift from Istanbul’s oldest confectioner, Hacı Bekir (est. 1777).
Istanbul City Walls & Byzantine Secrets – Private Walking Tour
See the real part and all colors of Istanbul.
Every single corner of the city is hiding a secret, hiding a story.
Come to see all history of the city.
By a private tour you can customize your trip as you wish.
Old city, City Walls, local places.
City walls of the Great Byzantion
Istanbul Old City Highlights Tour with Licensed Guide
We are a group of licensed, professional guides in Istanbul. We created this platform to offer you the best private tours.
Our tours help you skip long lines and avoid crowds with the help of local experts.
With us, you’ll enjoy a smooth, comfortable, and memorable visit.
This tour is conducted in cooperation with HIGH CLASS TRAVEL (TÜRSAB License No: 4035), an officially registered A-Class Travel Agency in Türkiye, ensuring full compliance with national tourism regulations.
Istanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Balat - All Included
Skip the tourist-trap souvenir stalls and make your own Turkish mosaic lamp in the heart of Balat — Istanbul's most colorful neighborhood. In a small studio capped at 8 guests, a bilingual host walks you through every piece of glass, every color choice, every placement. No pre-assembled kits, no assembly-line feel. Two hands-on hours, a Turkish tea break, and the reveal moment when your own lamp lights up for the first time. You leave the same evening with a finished lamp, boxed and ready — not shipped, not promised for later.
istanbul old city private walking tour
Our official tour guides focus strictly on your satisfaction. Experience Istanbul’s soul with an unforgettable journey.
️ Living History: Walk the same streets where emperors and sultans once ruled.
✨ Engaging Stories: Our expert guides bring history to life with captivating legends and hidden secrets of the Old City.
Iconic & Hidden Gems: Discover fascinating, lesser-known details about the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome while capturing breathtaking photos.
Feel the city's heartbeat and step into its rich past. Book now for an unforgettable Istanbul experience!
Please note: While licensed guides have priority at ticket booths to save you time, all visitors must pass mandatory security screening lines. Your guide will manage this process smoothly.
Istanbul Private Tour: Fast Track Entry Ticket Local Guide
Why Travelers Book This Tour
Discover Istanbul’s Old City with a private licensed guide and skip-the-line access to the city’s most iconic landmarks. This tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to see more in less time—without crowds, rushing, or unwanted shopping stops. Enjoy a flexible pace tailored to your interests, seamless logistics with hotel or port pickup, and insightful storytelling that brings history to life. Walk the historic streets, avoid long ticket lines, and focus on what matters most: culture, history, and unforgettable moments.
Limited availability due to high demand. This private tour sells out fast, especially on cruise days. Skip the crowds, skip the lines, and secure your preferred time with a licensed local guide. Book now for a smooth, stress-free Old City experience you’ll remember long after Istanbul.
Ideal for cruise passengers with limited port time.
From Istanbul: Gallipoli Private Full-Day Tour
You should join this tour to experience the Gallipoli Front of WW1 and keep the memories of the heroic soldiers who fought and shed their blood in these lands. They are sleeping with Turkish soldiers in the bosom of a friendly country, and they have become the sons of Turkey.
Best of Istanbul Full Day Private Tour With Guide
Discover the most essential of Istanbul with our private guide service, immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city while visiting the must-see and iconic places of this fascinating metropolis
Booking a guided tour to get to know Istanbul is the key to unlocking an unforgettable experience in one of the most fascinating and culturally rich cities in the world. This exciting journey will take you through Istanbul's historical treasures and modern wonders, while enjoying many benefits that only a guided tour can offer.
Expert Knowledge: Local tour guides are highly trained and have in-depth knowledge of Istanbul's history, culture, and traditions.
Privileged access: Many guided tours have priority access to iconic sites such as the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace. This allows you to avoid long lines and maximize your time exploring instead of waiting.
Istanbul Photography Tour
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I capture incredible moments of you on this private photography tour. I live in Istanbul over several decades, so I shoot you in interesting and unique spots of the city.
Also I can provide information about giving fashion style poses. Start in the trendy Karaköy neighborhood, and end on the iconic Galata Bridge. You will discover historical part of Istanbul, Karaköy’s famous the fishermen and Beyoglu’s back streets.
You can bring different outfits and accessories to use on photo shoot.
Discover Istanbul in Two Days
Enjoy a 2-day guided tour of Istanbul, Old City ( Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque,Grand Bazaar,Cistern,Roman Hippodrom with the Obeliscs ) and The Bosphorus By Boat. Includes lunch, minivan, licensed guide and boat trip.
Aromatherapy & Old Method Distillation Workshop
Discover the ancient art of distillation in an immersive, hands-on workshop set within the walls of Little Hagia Sophia—a hidden cultural sanctuary in Istanbul. Choose between lavender or bay leaves (seasonally, rose may be available) and experience the full process of transforming aromatic plants into pure hydrosol using traditional copper stills.
Guided by an expert host, you’ll:
– Learn the history and modern uses of plant distillation
– Participate in every step of the process, from preparation to bottling
– Smell, touch, and see the transformation of raw herbs into natural essence
– Take home a bottle of your freshly made hydrosol
This two-hour experience is ideal for curious minds, nature lovers, and those interested in wellness rituals. No prior experience is needed—just bring your senses and curiosity!
Enjoy tea, conversation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in one of the city’s most historic locations.
4 Hours Turkish Dining Experience in Istanbul
Step off the main tourist trail and learn to eat like a local with authentic local cuisine and delicacies. Have the chance to enjoy a guided evening tour spent mostly dining on a variety of Turkish food and dishes. Get to savor a Simit bread roll with fresh grapes and seeds and learn how to barbecue grill your own kebabs. Have the time for your life, dance the night away, and listen to live music inside a real Turkish tapas bar
Istanbul Customized Tour - Private
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This cultural experience will be about 6 hours and will help you to explore the city with your private tour guide without any set tour plan.. You will have 6 hours time and a nice, compatible private guide who will be ready to take you to wherever you want. Historical sites for culture and history, or historical bazaars for shopping, or traditional restaurants serving typical Turkish restaurants. May be all in one tour... As you walk, you'll learn the history of this contemporary city and its ancient roots. Tour starts at 10am. at Sultanahmet and will end somewhere in the Old city area after 6 hours. No museum tickets or lunch or drink etc included. Everyday except for Sunday.
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Two Continents Istanbul Food Tour - Private and Guided
The tour takes you off the beaten track so you can sample the real tastes of Istanbul and experience delicious Turkish delicacies you may not have known existed. While discovering local markets you will also gain an overview of Turkish history and culture while appreciating the unique architecture of Istanbul. Whether you are a food expert or just love food the Taste of Istanbul Tour will fulfill your eating dreams.
Private Istanbul Highlights Tour: 1, 2, or 3-Day Options
A city rich with history and culture, Istanbul was the capital of three great empires. Walk in the footsteps of Constantine the Great, who established Constantinople. This city has been the heart of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires, each leaving an indelible mark.
With our knowledgeable local guide, explore the highlights of Istanbul, delving into its vibrant history, diverse culture, exquisite art, and bustling local life. Our tour goes beyond typical museum visits, offering an immersive experience in the daily life of Istanbul's residents.
From the majestic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar, see iconic landmarks and hidden gems alike. Join us for an unforgettable journey through captivating Istanbul and truly experience it like a local.
3 Day Gallipoli in Depth Tour from Istanbul with Troy
Great for those who are really interested Gallipoli history this 3 day tour will explore the Gallipoli and Troy region in depth from Istanbul. Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli peninsula where you will spend the afternoon visiting the battlefields including ANZAC cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Allied Trenches) and Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial. The following day a visit to the archaeological and mythical site of Troy is a highlight before lunch visiting the Naval base, Nusrat Mine Layer, Cimenlik Castle and the Naval Museum. Explore the Helles and Suvla sectors of the Gallipoli region before returning to Istanbul.
Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane
Thanks to this special program, you can make a daily visit to the zero point of faith. Şanlıurfa is known as the city of prophets, moreover, Göbeklitepe, the first temple built by human hands, is located here.
With its mixed demographics and colorful traditions, the city is the pearl of Mesopotamia. Do not delay any longer this visit, which will change your perspective on the world.
Full-Day Private Istanbul Tour
Let us take you on a unique tour of the best and hidden part of Istanbul. You will discover my favorite streets and backstreets, bazaars, local markets. You will experience the culture and architecture of Istanbul and also gain an overview of Turkeys history. Come and discover the typical culture and customs of Istanbul, taste delicious local street foods and drinks. Experience the city like a local with a local.
Let me know if there are any other places in the city that you would like to visit. I can personalize your tour the way you want it. See you!
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Welcome to Grand Tour Istanbul. We offer private, customized day tours around one of the most interesting and historically important cities in the world. By far the best way to see Istanbul is with your own private tour. You'll get an itinerary customized to what you want to see and do but with the flexibility to change it as you go, on the fly! Your guide will be focused one hundred percent on what you want to see and do. Stop for lunch anytime or eat on the run. Linger for an entire afternoon in Topkapi Palace or just see the highlights. Want to see as much as you can in a limited time? Your guide will structure your itinerary to reduce travel time between sites. Whatever you want to do and however you want to do it, your guide will advise and assist in making your stay as fun and fulfilling as possible.
Authentic Turkish Antioch Breakfast with Local Sisters
We can all go to the best breakfast places in Istanbul, which offer amazing menus with various delicious dishes. But we want to introduce something new; we want to show how we, the local people of Turkey, live.
Just like families, friends in Turkey would invite each other for breakfast and spend a morning together, we want to have you over at our home as our friends. We want to show you Turkish hospitality. But we want to do this by teaching how to make a typical Turkish breakfast. That way, you will be able to bring this culture wherever you want.
We want to learn your culture and teach ours. That makes us different.
