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Experience Istanbul through the eyes of a local private guide! Browse our tour 'suggestions' - each can be customized just for you.

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Istanbul Private Tours

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Experience an exciting private tour of Istanbul with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. See this incredibly diverse city with a private guide who knows all of Istanbul as only locals do.

Bridging the continents of Europe and Asia, Istanbul offers your private tour a wealth of history, but your private guide can also show you this city's vibrant urban culture. Enjoy an unforgettable private tour of Istanbul that suits YOUR interests.

Sail the Bosphorus and see the beautiful palaces, fortresses and mosques of Istanbul on your private tour. Explore the bazaars (delightfully Turkish!) and museums that bear witness to Istanbul's central place in history. The Aya Sofya ("Hagia Sophia" in Greek), features Christian and Muslim marvels under one roof.

Your personal guide from ToursByLocals invites you to choose from the Istanbul tours offered, but feel free to suggest alternatives. Your personal guide can customize your private tour of Istanbul to include exactly what you want to see and do.
Tour Guide Legal Requirements
In Turkey, tour guides must are have a valid license issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Obtaining the license requires training and passing a set of exams. Licenses must be renewed on an annual basis.

Licenses are often reviewed at control points in front of museums or archeological sites. report error

All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer.

Istanbul Culinary Tours

Istanbul tours Culinary Private Tours Stuck on an Istanbul layover at The İstanbul International Ataturk Airport in Turkey?
The airport offers a lot for those stuck on a long layover, both inside and outside the airport. If you're trying to figure out,...
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Istanbul tours Culinary Private Tours Grand Bazaar And Spice Bazaar
Best place for spending money
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Istanbul tours Culinary Private Tours Leave your husband at hotel but don't forget his wallet :)
Shopping, secured best fun shopping with a turkish guide.
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Istanbul Nature & Wildlife Tours

Istanbul tours Nature & Wildlife Private Tours Princes Island Tours
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour and Bicycle Tour
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Other Istanbul Tours

Istanbul tours Other Private Tours Byzantine Monuments of Istanbul
A Cultural Endeavour for Byzantine Art & Architecture, including A Luxury Van
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Istanbul tours Other Private Tours Strolling Through Istanbul
A classic tour of Istanbul ( Constantinople ), including the Service of A luxury Van
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Istanbul tours Other Private Tours The Making of Byzantium
A cultural insight into the Byzantium and the splendor of Medieval times
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Istanbul City Tours

Istanbul tours City Private Tours Istanbul New District Walk
Karaköy, Tünel, Galata Tower, Pera Palas Hotel, Istiklal Street, Old Shopping Passage and Taksim Square..
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Istanbul tours City Private Tours Istanbul Airport Layover for City Sigtseeing Tour
Sultanahmet,Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque,Hagia Sophia,Hippodrome...
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Istanbul tours City Private Tours Byzantine Monuments of Istanbul
A Cultural Endeavour for Byzantine Art & Architecture, including A Luxury Van
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Istanbul Cultural Tours

Istanbul tours Cultural Private Tours In Praise of Artistanbul
A walk for Art & Culture, transportation is up to your preference
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Istanbul tours Cultural Private Tours Tailor-Made Custom (Full Day) Tours of Istanbul
Discover Istanbul's sights by a private/personilized luxury tour
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Istanbul tours Cultural Private Tours Topkapi Palace Tour With Optional Grand Bazaar
Discover life of Ottoman Sultans and their harem
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Istanbul Shore Excursion Tours

Istanbul tours Shore Excursion Private Tours Bosphorus Cruise With Dolmabahçe Palace
Discover the secrets of Istanbul.
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Istanbul tours Shore Excursion Private Tours Tailor Made Turkey Tours
Let yourself create what you really love, not others
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Istanbul tours Shore Excursion Private Tours Highlight of İstanbul
Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour
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Istanbul Hiking & Walking Tours

Istanbul tours Hiking & Walking Private Tours Guiding service in istanbul
Ther are some people they like to have only a guide for doing something different. Where ever you want to visit. During 6 hours,...
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Istanbul tours Hiking & Walking Private Tours Private Istanbul Tours
Excellence in Luxury Travel for A Full Day Guidance Service
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Istanbul tours Hiking & Walking Private Tours Walking Tour of The Old Istanbul
The most efficient way to see all the main sights in a single day, transportation is up to your preference
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Istanbul Youth and Family Tours

Istanbul tours Youth and Family Private Tours Istanbul Old City Tour by van
I can pick you up from the city harbour and drive to the old city. After visiting some highlights of Istanbul, we will drive,...
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"I had the pleasure of having Safiye as my tour guide in Istanbul this summer and she was so pleasant, accommodating, pr,..." [more]
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Tour in Istanbul, Turkey:
"Hanifi gave us an extensive tour of Istanbul. We had a large group with a variety of ages and needs (ages 9-80). Hanifi,..." [more]
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