Istanbul Night Tour with Drinks: Private & Custom with a Local
Description
Istanbul takes on a different character after dark. As the crowds begin to thin and city lights reflect across the Bosphorus, neighborhoods fill with locals gathering to eat, drink, socialize, and enjoy the evening. This private experience is designed around your interests, allowing you to discover the side of Istanbul that appeals to you most. You might explore atmospheric backstreets, enjoy local food and drinks, discover lively nightlife districts, browse evening markets, admire illuminated landmarks, or simply soak up the city's unique energy with a local by your side. Before your experience, you'll receive an Online Personalization Form so your host can learn about your interests and create an evening itinerary tailored specifically to you. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, allowing you to embrace unexpected discoveries and spontaneous opportunities.
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Itinerary
Experience a different side of Istanbul after dark alongside a local host who tailors the evening to your interests. From lively neighborhoods and illuminated landmarks to local food spots and hidden corners, you'll discover how the city comes alive at night. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience:
See Istanbul's historic heart beautifully illuminated in the evening, where centuries-old landmarks create an unforgettable atmosphere once the daytime crowds begin to fade.
Explore one of the city's most dynamic waterfront districts, where trendy cafés, local eateries, street art, and contemporary culture meet Istanbul's maritime heritage.
Wander through atmospheric streets lined with historic buildings, independent shops, rooftop viewpoints, and vibrant local hangouts popular with both residents and visitors.
Stroll along one of Istanbul's most famous streets, where historic architecture, bustling nightlife, local food spots, and cultural venues create an energy unique to the city.
Discover one of Istanbul's most vibrant evening neighborhoods, where your host can introduce you to local favorites, hidden gems, and authentic places to experience the city's nightlife.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Reviews(2)
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening tour of Istanbul with our tour guide, Feruza. This was a private tour that include just the three of us, Mr. and Mrs. TravelCat and Feruza. This was a create your own itinerary tour, so we were limited only by our time, imagination, and jet lag. We had originally planned a three-day stopover in Istanbul, but we were thwarted by the legendarily bad Turkish Airlines phone customer service. After 19 phone calls and hours on the phone, Mr. TC threw in the towel. BTW, everything else with Turkish Airlines was GREAT, the plane itself, food, lounge, and on plane service. Go figure. As a result, we had 6 hours to see Istanbul on the evening of our arrival before heading to Athens early the next morning. Hmmm, probably not going to get to see everything. We chose to see the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The rest would be just walking around the Sultanahmet area. After arriving at IST, we checked in to our airport hotel, the Airside Yotel (great for early morning flights – you’re already through security) and had dinner at the wonderful Turkish Airlines business lounge - the best airport lounge I’ve ever enjoyed! We then, contacted Feruza via WhatsApp. She had provided her contact info to us the week before – extremely helpful! After wandering the airport, we finally found our way downstairs and outside where we met Feruza. She greeted us like long lost friends! For the rest of our time together, we did indeed feel like we had a friend in Istanbul. We got in a nearby taxi and traveled to the Sultanahmet area. Feruza took care of the taxi fare both ways. There was no funny business by the driver demanding more money in either case. We enjoyed touring the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque with our new friend. We discussed the Turkish educational system, economy, and Islam, not in a dry didactic way, but with very personal insight from our guide. Feruza has a charming personality and a great sense of humor. We enjoyed our short time walking and talking with her. I do believe that she would have stayed out with us all night if we had asked, but Mrs. TC was worried that Feruza would be too tired for her regular job in the morning, so she made us all go home to our house/hotel so that we could get some sleep. A great experience! TravelCats Score Tour Guide: 10/10 paws up Fun Level: 10/10 Uniqueness: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Organizational Quality: 10/10 TripAdvisor/Google Score: 5/5
My son-in-law and I just finished a wonderful night tour of Istanbul with Devanshu as our guide. It was obvious to see that Devanshu knows and loves his city, and even though we only had a few hours he was able to show us many of the sights. If we are in Istanbul again we will definitely book another tour. Thanks to Devanshu and Tours by Locals!