Istanbul Like A Local - A Unique City Orientation Tour

Istanbul Like A Local - A Unique City Orientation Tour

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Divanyolu Street, Divanyolu Caddesi Tram Road S Sultanahmet, Istanbul Turkey

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkey

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Balat, Istanbul Turkey

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkey

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Besiktas, Istanbul Turkey

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ortakoy, Istanbul Turkey

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kuzguncuk Sahili, Pasa limani Cd. Kuzguncuk Mahallesi, Istanbul 34674 Turkey

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey

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.

Duration: 1 hour