🏨 Istanbul Like A Local - A Unique City Orientation Tour Activity

Istanbul Like A Local - A Unique City Orientation Tour

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From $135.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

With Istanbul Like A Local tour we aim to give our guests an orientation tour of Istanbul, mainly exploring off-the-beaten-path locations, avoiding tourist crowds of Istanbul like a local would do.

On Istanbul Like A Local Tour we not only visit hidden sights but also popular sights of Istanbul with a local's perspective. Along the day we introduce you to Turkish Cuisine as well as famous street food in Istanbul. We will be paying visit to places where you will meet and blend in with the locals and the culture.

At the end of the tour you would know well about Istanbul's history, historic, popular and less known districts, the mosaic of local people, cuisine, how to make your way in the city using public transportation, where to eat, drink, visit next and much more.

Briefly we will be making a big city circle in Istanbul experiencing most of what Istanbul offers to visitors from anywhere. Join us with this unique Istanbul city experience.

What's Included

4 bottles of water (2 lt) per person will be provided by your tour guide

Bosphorus Cruise tour on public tour ferry (1 hour)

Food Tastes along the tour

Full Turkish Breakfast

Professional Guiding Services

Public transportation (buses, tram, finucular, ferry)

Tips on certain places we visit i.e. a church, ateliers, workshops and so on.

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Personal Expenses

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 65

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby

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.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Sultanahmet District

We pass through this neighborhood quickly to give idea to our first time visitors as part of Istanbul orientation. We introduce some hidden gems too.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Divanyolu Street

We walk along Divanyolu Street (an old road of the city since the Byzantine era) to bazaar quarters.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Suleymaniye Mosque

We discover Suleymaniye neighborhood along our walk through the Bazaar Quarters to enjoy a fine view of Istanbul.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balat

On our Istanbul Like A Local tour we take our visitors to a short walk along Fener and Balat neighborhoods, discovering rich cultural and ethnic background of Istanbul. These neighborhoods once had populated communities of Armenians, Greeks and Jews.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Galata Tower

Explore the area near the Galata Tower (no visit to the tower) with a panoramic spot visit.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istiklal Caddesi

Walk along Istiklal Street learning about the late Ottoman period, the Westernized architecture and learn unique spots only locals could find.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Besiktas

Discover yet another popular neighborhood with less tourists. We will show you best breakfast spots, nightlife venues, pubs, bars and restaurants.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ortakoy

We visit the popular Ortakoy where you will see the iconic Bosphorus and the bridge aside. We will take an hour Bosphorus Cruise tour from Ortakoy.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

You will see Istanbul's famous Bosphorus and the landmarks along the famous straits.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kuzguncuk Sahili

On the asian side of Istanbul we visit the old neighborhoods of Uskudar district.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kadikoy Carsisi

Our last stop on the asian side of Istanbul is Kadikoy. You will discover a stylish neighborhood which is mostly preferred by the young generations. We also show you some of the famous murals of Kadikoy.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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