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Welcome to My Local Guide Istanbul

See the local places and local faces of Turkey with My Local Guide Istanbul.

Istanbul is a melting pot of European and Asian influences, a mix of the traditional and modern worlds and the best way to explore the city is with My Local Guide Istanbul.

Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of the only city in the world that crosses two continents. Walk in the mazes of local streets, visit hidden historic destinations, drink tea with the locals and taste the rich and flavoursome cuisine of the region.

My Local Guide Istanbul, with five years experience in leading tours for english-speaking International travellers, offers tours designed and delivered by local people with a passion for Turkey and travel. We specialise in tours for the independent traveller who likes to walk side by side with the locals and explore places that are not easy to discover on your own. 

My Local Guide Istanbul Tours

Secrets of Istanbul

Get deep into the life and secrets of Istanbul with the Secrets of Istanbul walking tour. Discover the hidden marvels of old Istanbul town and explore its puzzled streets with an expert guide who knows the secrets of the city very well. Visit places that are not easy to find and hear local legendary stories of personalities and places of the old town.  

Available daily, 8.30am - 13.30pm. Click here for more tour information.

Istanbul Heritage

Leave the main tourist precincts behind for an afternoon and explore the outer historic Western area of Istanbul with the Istanbul Heritage tour. This tour will take you off the normal tourist trail and show you the Golden Horn and the rich Byzantine and Ottoman history that exists near the old city walls of Istanbul.  

Available daily, 14.00pm - 18.00pm.  Click here for more tour information.

Taste of Turkey on Two Continents

Conquering all the cuisine and sites of Istanbul can feel like a big task when the city is nestled across two continents and seven hills. The Taste of Turkey on Two Continents tour will make the city feel much smaller when your local guide shows you the flavours of Turkey in Europe and Asia. Entrée and main course in Asia, with dessert in Europe - yes please! 

Available daily, 18.00pm - late. Click here for more tour information.