Experience City Tours in Istanbul with Withlocals

"Apo was an excellent tour guide. I strongly recommend him. I appreciated his friendliness, his patience and historical lessons on the places we visited. He is passionate at what he does. I highly recommend him. He's magnificent!"

"Emre gave us a wonderful tour. He was always sensitive to our needs and interests, and an amiable and very knowledgeable companion. "

"We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day exploring Istanbul with Ayse as our guide, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we met her, her warmth, enthusiasm, and deep love for her city shone through. Ayse brought Istanbul’s rich history to life with incredible detail, weaving fascinating stories and cultural insights that only someone with her local experience and passion could share.\n\nHer knowledge of both the well-known landmarks and the hidden gems made us feel like we were seeing the city through the eyes of a true insider. Beyond her expertise, Ayse made the day so enjoyable with her friendly personality, patience, and genuine care to ensure we had the best experience possible.\n\nWe walked away not only with a deeper understanding of Istanbul’s history and culture, but also with the sense that we had made a wonderful new friend. If you are visiting Istanbul, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Ayse—you will not be disappointed!"

"Kadir was a lovely man. He knew local vendors and we sampled several local specialties. He knew a great deal about the Jewish history of turkey. Very happy that he was our guide. highly recommend his services."

"Mine is an absolute fountain of knowledge. She was prompt and so incredibly knowledgeable, she could easily be a uni professor. I booked her for the Hagia Sophia tour and the insights and stories she told were fascinating. She is the pinnacle of the tour guide pyramid. She also advocated for me with a group tourists who were taking too long in front of a mosaic. "

"Ayse was a lovely tour guide. She showed us some great streets and buildings, including good spots to take photos. She has extensive knowledge, which was extremely informative but most of all, it was her passion about Istanbul that made the tour enjoyable. Thanks Ayse 😃"

"Ayfer was incredibly knowledgeable! She added so much to our trip and created memories that will stay with us for years to come. "

"Esra was so much fun to experience a few sites of the old city with. She was knowledgeable and personable and she engaged with every member of the family, speaking directly to my 14 year old nephew and 8 year old daughter, bringing the tour to each of their levels which was wonderful to experience! And if you’re interested in Turkish rugs, she knows where to take you! I highly recommend Esra - she will make sure everyone learns and has a great time! "

"Esra is a pleasure to be with. We spent 2 days together in Istanbul. She took us to a lovely local restaurant for lunch. We spent both days shopping. She is very knowledgeable. Would not have had the great experience in the Grand Bazaar without her. She knew just where to go so we worked with reputable vendors. She haggled for me and was helpful stylist. Her English is excellent and her demeanor is endearing. I felt like we were old friends. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!"

"Abdullah was a great guide. A man of culture and with a great knowledge of history, both of Istanbul and of the ancient world. He showed us around the old city, covering some of the most important historical areas. We also had a Turkish coffee in a cafe and later an excellent, authentic Turkish meal. All in all a very fun and informative tour. Thanks Abdullah!"