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Explore Istanbul Like A Local
We have our list of great places in Istanbul to eat, drink, stay and entertain like a local.
Themed Istanbul Tours
History, heritage, art, food and photography themed tours in Istanbul.
Welcome to 'Istanbul Tours 101'
Merhaba! You have found the right address to plan your Istanbul adventure. We are a small travel company established in 1985. We offer finely curated Istanbul tours for travelers (not for tourists) who would like to enjoy Istanbul like a local. Below are a few reasons why you should book with us. We will be happy to host you in Türkiye.
Our Benefits to You:
Tours by Local Experts
Experience Istanbul with local, licensed, professional tour guides. We'll show you around as if you were a local from a different city.
Our Network of Professionals
By booking with us, you access our network of travel professionals all around Turkey.
Dynamic Prices
We offer competitive prices for each group size. The more people in your group, the less you pay.
Friendly Support Team
Our friendly team is at your assistance whenever needed. All your inquiries are handled by our local experts.
Fully Customizable Private Tours
All our tours are easy to customize to suit your travel needs. We will suggest you the optimal route.
Save Time & Energy
We have been organizing tours in Turkey for more than 30 years. Tell us your needs and we will tailor the best for you.
Discover Istanbul with local experts.
Book your trip to Istanbul with 'Istanbul Tours 101' to get better deals and support sustainable tourism.
Find Your Istanbul Tour(s)
Dear guest, please pick your Istanbul tour(s) below to get the most out of your time in Istanbul. You may use the tour tags below to filter and find your favorite daily Istanbul tour(s). First 4 tours of our list explores Top 20 places to see/visit in Istanbul. We also have tours for those who have been to Istanbul before, with tag “I’ve Been to Istanbul“. We also listed five “Special Interest Tours” to give you an idea on what we can offer to you.
What Do Our Guests Say About Us?
Read reviews the of our previous guests. To learn more about us please us on TripAdvisor.
- TravelWithMAGEK
If you want a very kind and knowledgeable guide Osman Ozmen was fantastic, an excellent tour guide. He took us through the streets of Istanbul to see the Hagia Sophia,... read more the Blue Mosque and the Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome.
Ozzy was very patient as I hurt my foot in Greece so I was walking with a cane. We watched out for me and stopped when I needed a break. He even explained about places that we were going to see a see sat and talked in the cool comfort of a coffee shop while we had a cold drink.
During the tour I realized that my water flask was missing and my husband said he must’ve left it in the coffee shop. Ozzy went back to retrieve it and told us to wait under a big tree so we don’t have to walk. Such kindness!
Oh and he took great pictures of my husband and I suggesting perfect times to take the photo.
We ate lunch at a local place where he ordered Turkish lamb kebabs for all of us, it was perfect! So delicious!
My husband wanted to buy Turkish Delights and Ozzy stopped us from making a big mistake by buying the wrong ones. He brought us to a little shop where we got real authentic Turkish Delights. It was so good!
Thank you Ozzy for making our final day on holiday in Turkey a very memorable one. You’re the best!
9 August 2021 - TravelWithMAGEK
If you want a very kind and knowledgeable guide Osman Ozmen was fantastic, an excellent tour guide. He took us through the streets of Istanbul to see the Hagia Sophia,... read more the Blue Mosque and the Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome. Ozzy was very patient as I hurt my foot in Greece so I was walking with a cane. We watched out for me and stopped when I needed a break. He even explained about places that we were going to see a see sat and talked in the cool comfort of a coffee shop while we had a cold drink. During the tour I realized that my water flask was missing and my husband said he must’ve left it in the coffee shop. Ozzy went back to retrieve it and told us to wait under a big tree so we don’t have to walk. Such kindness! Oh and he took great pictures of my husband and I suggesting perfect times to take the photo. We ate lunch at a local place where he ordered Turkish lamb kebabs for all of us, it was perfect! So delicious! My husband wanted to buy Turkish Delights and Ozzy stopped us from making a big mistake by buying the wrong ones. He brought us to a little shop where we got real authentic Turkish Delights. It was so good! Thank you Ozzy for making our final day on holiday in Turkey a very memorable one. You’re the best! …
1 August 2021 - 662AshleyS662
Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more based on which sites were available and what was of interest. I’m so glad I chose to utilize a guide vs trying to navigate the maze of Istanbul on my own. I definitely saw more (and learned more!) through this tour. I had so much fun, we added in a second day! Highly recommended.
6 May 2021 - Ashley S
Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more based on which sites were available and what was of interest. I’m so glad I chose to utilize a guide vs trying to navigate the maze of Istanbul on my own. I definitely saw more (and learned more!) through this tour. I had so much fun, we added in a second day! Highly recommended. …
1 May 2021 - Ashley S
Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more based on which sites were available and what was of interest. I’m so glad I chose to utilize a guide vs trying to navigate the maze of Istanbul on my own. I definitely saw more (and learned more!) through this tour. I had so much fun, we added in a second day! Highly recommended.
1 April 2021
Tours from Istanbul
We created perfect travel packages from Istanbul. All tour packages include two or three days extensions to discover the neighboring areas of Turkey’s major, cultural tourism destinations. Our tours from Istanbul are by land, by air and/or their combination.