A few hours
Ideal if you have one area in mind: Sultanahmet, Galata, Kadıköy or a particular museum district.
Approximately 3–4 hours01 / HIRE A GUIDE
Just you, your guide,
and Istanbul.
If you already have a list—or prefer not to make one—hire a licensed private guide for a few hours or a full day. No fixed group itinerary, no bus full of strangers.
HALF DAY / FULL DAYFLEXIBLE ROUTEGUIDE-ONLY SERVICE
A CLOSER LOOK
Good guiding makes a city easier to read.
Your guide can connect monuments to the life around them, work with the places you most want to see, and help you make sense of Istanbul’s different neighbourhoods.
This option is for travellers who want professional guiding without committing to a complete tour package. You can decide whether to walk, use ferries, or discuss additional arrangements separately.
What guide-only typically means
- A licensed professional guide for the confirmed hours
- A route adapted to your interests and realistic walking distances
- Meeting point and timing agreed in advance
- Museum admissions, transport, meals and vehicle hire excluded unless expressly quoted
START WITH YOUR TIME
Three ways to spend it.
A full day
Room for several stops, a proper lunch break and a city story that unfolds without racing the clock.
Approximately 6–8 hoursSomething specific
Architecture, Ottoman history, Jewish heritage, food culture, photography or simply your own questions.
Discuss it with usDurations are planning examples, not guaranteed product terms. Availability and prices are confirmed by the team.
BEFORE YOU ASK
The practical questions
Are attraction tickets included? +
Not by default in a guide-only request. We clarify tickets and any extra costs in your proposal.
Can we choose the route ourselves? +
Yes. Share your interests and must-see places, and the team will suggest a realistic order based on opening times and distance.
Can we hire a guide for several days? +
You can enquire for multiple days. Availability, pricing and scope are confirmed individually.
Which languages are offered? +
Tell us the language you need. We will confirm a suitably licensed guide with the required language authorization before accepting a request.