Magical Evening in Istanbul: Explore the City's Beauty on a Private Tour

Experience the magic of Istanbul at dusk on a private city tour. Discover hidden gems, local hangouts, and enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galata Koprusu - 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.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 1 non alcoholic drink included
  • Private Tour
  • Carbon neutral experience
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Extra Food and Drinks
Additional Information

As the sun begins to set, Istanbul illuminates, revealing its stunning colors.
Experience an unforgettable evening in Istanbul by exploring the city’s finest offerings on a private city tour with a local guide. Journey from the Galata Bridge to Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque and listen to insights and stories that provide a unique perspective of Istanbul, which…

Location
Defterdar Ykş. No:2
Defterdar Yokuşu
Meet your local host at The Armory Square at Tophane.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(62 Ratings)
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Rob_m
Jan 4, 2026
Wonderful taste of evening highlights in Istanbul’s beautiful and energetic Taksim and Karakoy districts - 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.
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Ruth_j
Nov 30, 2025
Taste of Istanbul - 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.
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Kevina363
Mar 4, 2025
Walk Through History - What a Cool Walk Through Istanbul History. Mohammed was fun to travel and learn from. Not too long, not too short. An excellent adventure!
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Michelem5500
Feb 28, 2025
Wonderful Tour - 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!)
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Darcy
Jan 26, 2025
Wonderful day in Istanbul, book Emir! - 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!
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Kyle_c
Dec 17, 2024
Very informative and unique - 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.
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Shaans74
Nov 2, 2024
A must do to start your start in Istanbul! - 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!
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Stay68631966460
Oct 18, 2024
Touring Istanbul with Deniz from @withlocals. - 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
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Lorie
Oct 30, 2024
WALKING Tour - not a car tour! - 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!
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E3209dymartina
Mar 5, 2025
Distance - 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.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).