A Magical Evening in Istanbul: Private City Tour
Description
As the sun starts to set Istanbul lights up showing its true beautiful colours. Enjoy a night to remember in Istanbul exploring the best the city has to offer on a private city tour with a local guide. Go from the Galata bridge to Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque and hear insights and stories that show a different perspective of Istanbul that only comes out at dusk. And with fewer tourist crowds and a calmer atmosphere, you are in for a treat. Discover where the locals go to unwind after work and let your local host point you out in the right direction on how to keep the night going after finishing your tour with local recommendations. Withlocals Evening City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Itinerary
Galata Bridge is the heart of Istanbul, spanning the Golden Horn from Karaköy on the north to Old Istanbul, centered on Sultanahmet, on the south.
The Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque was commissioned by the Ottoman chief admiral, Kilic Ali Pasa, and built by the architect Sinan in 1580.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(62)
I only had 24 hours to get a brief immersion and this evening tour on a Saturday was the perfect way to achieve this. Ayse, my guide, was energetic and fun as she shared the best of her favourite spots in Taksim and Karakoy, blending the historic sights, with anecdotes and lively streets that I am sure to visit under my own steam in future visits. Thank you.
Great taste of the city in one night. Our guide, Muhammad, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Only had an overnight stay so this was a great way to see the city, taste great food and sneak in some quick shopping for sweets and souvenirs.
We’ve just finished the Magical Evening in Istanbul tour and thought we should let you know it was a big disappointment. We ended up following the guide around for 2 hours with very little in the way of regular or interesting facts or stories. The guide stopped very infrequently and only told a few, very dry, dates and historical facts. He was not engaged himself, he looked disinterested, bored and hardly engaged with us. We just ended up walking behind him. Furthermore, for an English speaking tour, the guide’s English was poor. We feel that this wasn’t worth the money we paid.
Hi there, We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to expectations. A tour should be engaging, informative, and enjoyable, and we regret that this was not the case for you. We also understand how important it is for a guide to be both knowledgeable and communicative, especially on an English-speaking tour. Your feedback is valuable, and we will address these concerns to ensure a better experience for future guests. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and regret that we let you down. Cheers, Withlocals Team
What a Cool Walk Through Istanbul History. Mohammed was fun to travel and learn from. Not too long, not too short. An excellent adventure!
Hands down, Ayşenur is the best guide I have ever had! She customized my tour perfectly. Her friendly, fun and engaging approach made her extensive knowledge range even more palatable. Thank you so much for an amazing tour and I look forward to next. (There will absolutely be a next time!)
My friend and I scheduled a full day with Emir. He was fantastic! Emir showed us all of the things we were hoping for and then some. He is extremely kind and very knowledgeable. We are grateful to now call him our friend, than you Emir!
We experienced parts of Istanbul that we would have missed on our own. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend anyone have a night out to again some insight and perspective.
We took this tour the evening we landed in Istanbul and it was the most wonderful way to get oriented. Emir was so considerate! He asked us what aspects of travel interestvis and took us around accordingly. He explained the layour of the city and took is to some great local spots close to where we were staying. We ended up going to those places a few times during our trip. I highlr recommend a tour with Emir!
This is a walking tour and that was not specifically stated anywhere when we booked. One of our group couldn’t go because of that. It states moderate physical activity, but other tours that we booked, that were cars, said the same thing because to access some of the sights, you have to go up and down stairs and such. We were very disappointed. It was cold and we weren’t dressed appropriately to walk for 3 hours and were tired from traveling all day. Our guide was nice and accommodating, but not what we were expecting at all!
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand that the walking nature of the tour came as a surprise, and while we strive to make this clear in the description, we recognize that there may have been confusion. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the physical activity required, especially after a long day of travel. We’re happy to hear that your guide was accommodating, and we will certainly take your feedback into consideration to ensure future guests are better informed. Best regards, Withlocals team
What a great way to see a City, I downloaded @withlocals, picked a guide and in no time I was ready to see Istanbul. I would highly recommend it. Xx
