6 Best Istanbul Walking Tours 2021 - Best Tours in Istanbul

Awesome Tour

The wife And I did a full day tour and it was great! We got to see a lot of the main attractions and the guide did a great job telling us about the past of each area and building. He lead us to several key areas of the city and then took us to areas we might had no idea had such history. The tour was well worth it and a great time.

Things to do in Istanbul. Photo by Alexander.

Reviewed by Alexander • July 09, 2018

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

As good as its words

The tour is exactly what it is marketed as - a trip off the beaten track. We saw the non-mainstream sights with a very knowledgeable guide, who was both attentive and informative while letting us enjoy the sights on our own a little bit. Fantastic way to finish off your Istanbul experience!

Reviewed by Никита • July 01, 2019

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

Fantastic

It was a great experience. We had a very competent guide, very knowledgeable and attentive to our questions and needs. This is an ideal option if you are travelling with family (3-5 people), keeps it very personal and entertaining. Definitely would recommend it to a friend!

Reviewed by Никита • July 01, 2019

Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour

Great fun

If you have the time, definitely do this class! You don't need to have a special background in art, anyone can do it. It's a one-in-a-lifetime memory. I am framing my art that I made :)

Reviewed by Никита • July 01, 2019

Turkish Marbling (Ebru) Class In Istanbul

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thoroughly informative and worth it.

the tour captured all the aspects that one was expecting although i added hagia sophia to the itinerary it did not deter from it.

our guide was very fluent in his understanding of the history and way of life of istanbul and offered incredible insight to this beautiful city full of history.

thinking back to our day spent with him brings back wonderful memories. he offered us local's insider which we greatly valued and needed as we were planning a shopping trip the day after.

my one major critisism with like a local is that i still havent received money that i booked another tour prior to booking this one on the 14th May 2018; that tour was full at the time and i was sent an email notifying me that the funds will be returned to my bank account, this has not yet happened and today is the 30th May 2018.
other than that, the like a local is a brilliant idea

kudos

Reviewed by Mfundo Archibald • May 30, 2018

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

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Enchanting Istanbul with an awesome guide!

Top sites half day tour with Emir
I got back from Istanbul with some wonderful memories!
They started with my first tour on the first day of my arrival.
I met Emir, the tour guide, at the pudding shop.
He was punctual and friendly on introduction.
Then went on to Hagia Sophia, I was impressed with the level of knowledge he had and the ability to share his sense of humour alongside an awesome tour!
Honestly this was my favourite tour of the city and top sites.

I would highly recommend this tour early on in your visit because you get fast track entry to the sites so you're not waiting around in the long queues.
Whether you're travelling alone or in a group, definitely book the tour with Emir! You really got a sense of him being proud of his city and how he loved sharing his knowledge with others!

Wishing him all the best to his future!
Until the next visit!

Things to do in Istanbul. Photo by Aqsa.

Tour in Istanbul: Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour. Photo by Aqsa.

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Reviewed by Aqsa • November 30, 2019

Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour

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We did the "Real istanbul" on our first morning in the city. Emre, our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city and was able to quickly get us orientated. He was passionate about sharing the culture, traditions and religion which have played their parts in shaping the city and its people. The tour took place in the main sites but also gave us a taste of some of the more quieter and hidden areas just a few steps from the tourist trails.
Emre bought some local teas, pastries and organised a hookah at a traditional cafe and later provided baklava. we used bus and ferry too to go old greek district and to come back from there to Eminonu

This is great tour to do on your first day. The tour started at 9 am and finished about 5pm and was well paced for the guests.

Reviewed by Thea H / TripAdvisor • November 16, 2015

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

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I've just returned from a short trip to Istanbul where I wanted to see as much as possible. I decided to get some assistance, so I booked myself on Real Istanbul Tour. The tour started with Hippodrome, the Blue-Mosque and Hagia Sophia. After which, we had leisure time in a hookah cafe to enjoy shisha smoking, drink Turkish tea and eat delicious food. Our guide then showed us Istanbul off the beaten path, visiting colorful areas, listening to Turkish music and tasting local deserts. We returned back by ferry, to end the journey in the grand Bazar to do some shopping.The tourguide was easygoing and was not rushing us. I absolutely loved my weekend escape to Istanbul!

Reviewed by solo_traveler_2010 / TripAdvisor • November 16, 2015

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

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Great tour

Our guide was knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed getting a taste of the rich history and not spending the entire day doing it.

We’re well traveled and enjoy seeing the highlights of any spot we visit but we’re not interested in dragging things out unnecessarily. Our guide picked up on that and got us to the best spots with maximum efficiency. He even accommodated our schedule change graciously due to a mix up on our part.

Would absolutely recommend!

Reviewed by Ryan • October 05, 2019

Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour

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Like its own name says, this was a Real Istanbul Tour as we got to see touristic areas as well as local spots which we all loved. Yunus took his time and energy to explain us everything making us feel so full of knowledge and very confortable every where we'd go. He showed us gorgeous places and let us try some delicious food! Teshekurlar!!

Reviewed by Sonia L / TripAdvisor • November 16, 2015

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

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Great way to see the highlights

Tiur operator was great. Very knowledgeable of all the sites and genuinely able to provide good insights into history, life in Istanbul and Turkey today, and how to make the most out of my trip.
Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Christopher • July 25, 2018

Off The Beaten Path of Real Istanbul Tour

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Absolutely fantastic

. Don't bother with other operators, punctual, knowledgeable and small group
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Reviewed by Nev • April 26, 2019

Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour