Affordable tours of Istanbul by My Local Guide Istanbul

We offer a number of small group tours every day of the year from morning to evening. Contact us for our availability. We would also be happy to organise a private tour for individuals and groups. Please visit our Tours Designed by You page for details and a quote. The following tours are available all year round: 

Secrets of Istanbul

Get deep into the history of Istanbul and visit off the beaten track destinations with the Secrets of Istanbul walking tour. Discover the hidden gems of old Constantinople and explore its puzzled streets with an English-speaking expert guide who knows the secrets of the city very well. Visit places that are not easy to find on your own, hear stories of Istanbul legends and historical personalities and see the best attractions of Istanbul along the way. ​  
Available daily, 08:30am - 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 walking 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, 13:30.00pm - 18.30pm.  Click here for more tour information.

Taste of Istanbul on Two Continents

Dinner in Asia, deserts in Europe? Conquering the top sights of Istanbul and tasting Turkey’s best cuisine can feel like a big task when the city is nestled across two continents and seven hills. This tour will make the city feel much smaller when your local guide shares the flavours of Turkey in a progressive dinner across Europe and Asia.

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

Highlights of Istanbul


Tick all the top sites of Istanbul off your bucket list with our small group tour inside the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar or Spice Bazaar. See and learn about the Roman Hippodrome (including Egyptian Obelisk, and Serpent Column), German Fountain, Ottoman sultans' mausoleums, Constantine’s Column, and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant.

Tour duration: 09:00 - 15:00.  Click here for more tour information.

The Other Face of Istanbul 

The Other Face of Istanbul is for those who want to discover the hidden parts of Istanbul. This tour offers great experiences of visiting non touristy Şehazade Mosque, tasting the Boza drink, visiting the  Pantrokator  church/mosque built in 12 century, walk by 4th century A.D.  Valens Aqueducts, visit the neighborhood market where food comes from Eastern Turkey, enjoy a delicious lunch of buryan  at a non touristy restaurant.

Tour duration : 09:00 - 16:00. Click here for more information