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Istanbul: Book A Local Host

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From $61.86

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

On a personalised and private experience, discover the real Istanbul with a Local Host, exploring the city on an itinerary totally customised to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to get off the beaten path and discover some quirky local neighbourhoods or tick the famous sights and landmarks off your bucket list, your Local Host will introduce you to the very best of their city. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals for a totally authentic touch. You'll experience Istanbul just as if you were visiting an old friend who lived there, so ditch the guidebook and live like a local for the day!

What's Included

100% Private and personalised experience

3 - 8 hours with a Local Host

Authentic local insider knowledge

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 6
CHILD: Age: 7 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Meeting Point
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Wheelchair accessible

City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Meeting Point
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

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

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.

What To Expect

Istanbul

Join a like-minded Local Host to explore a neighbourhood in Istanbul, discovering hidden local gems as well as the city highlights, through a local lens of course!

Explore the most iconic sights in Istanbul like the Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Archaeology museums. Your Local Host will also be able to show you some of the city's hidden gems and local favourites too.

Stop to refuel at one of your Local Host’s favourite eateries, cafes or street food markets; a handpicked place that suits your preferences, budget, and dietary requirements.

As well as visiting the places you most want to see, stop by local spots and places of interest along the way to get an authentic insight into local life in Istanbul.

Your Local Host will also advise you on the best way to spend the following days of your trip, allowing you to discover other areas of Istanbul that you will love and revealing other hidden gems that they know you’ll love.

• Admission Ticket Free

Eminonu Square

Harborside Eminönü buzzes with activity as boats unload passengers at the ferry docks near the city's bazaars. The Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Bazaar, has stalls full of fruit, teas, and spices, while the halls of the Grand Bazaar are a colorful jumble of carpets, fabrics, lamps, and jewelry. The Süleymaniye Mosque towers over the area, and the 16th-century Rustem Pasha Mosque is famed for its Iznik tiles.

• Admission Ticket Free

Karakoy

Karaköy is a happening harborside area where funky cafes and late-night cocktail bars mix with traditional neighborhood bakeries and family-run shops. Ottoman-era buildings splashed with street art house the studios and boutiques of young fashion designers, and there's also a vibrant contemporary art gallery scene. The 16th-century Kılıç Ali Paşa complex includes a mosque and thermal baths.

• Admission Ticket Free

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