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Run by a local guide · Huseyin
Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.
Join us to explore both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, indulging in unique food and culture. This tour offers an alternative exploration, providing a real experience of the city. Discover Istanbul in a whole new way.
27 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience
Tolle Führung
Es war super mit Hüseyin. Nun haben wir auch den asiatischen Teil kennengelernt. Hüseyin war sehr sympatisch und geduldig. Er hat auch bei unserem mittelmäßigen Englisch alles gerne wiederholt. Gerne wieder, wenn wir in Istanbul sind. DANKE.
Tanja Bastian · March 2026
Outstanding guide
Touring the city with Huseyin was very interesting. Do this tour if you want to learn not only the history of Turkey and Istanbul, but also exposure to the less travelled, but equally interesting life on the Asian side of the Bosporus. Huseyin will walk you through the busy streets and introduce you to the culture and cuisine in an area not often visited by tourists. His tour was fun, interesting and extremely enjoyable. 5 stars!
Inessa Gerstman · February 2025
Terrific Food Tour
This short tour is a great introduction to food options on the European and Asian side of Istanbul. We really enjoyed learning about the history of Istanbul from Huseyin and gaining insights into local food - street food and what Turkish people like to eat at home. Huseyin made contact with us on morning of tour to confirm and it was very well organised. We were also grateful that Huseyin continued with the tour with only the two of us on a wet and cold Saturday afternoon. Highly recommend this tour.
stephanie hunter · February 2025
Much more than expected
Huseyin is a wonderfully relaxed, welcoming, smart, personable. versatile, knowledgeable, and flexible tour guide. I got a taste of Istanbul (and Turkish) history, culture, economics, architecture, everyday life, demographics, and basic transportation logistics, as well as an introduction to several new types of food, including those I sampled — and places to find those specialties. Because I was the tour, we had plenty of time for wide-ranging conversation and a chance to learn about each other. A superb experience that lasted five and a half hours, not counting the trip back to my lodgings.
George Hacker · January 2025
Taste of Europe & Asia
Huseyin was full of interesting history and information & always willing to answer questions (I had a lot!) - I was also really fortunate that even though nobody else booked, he still took me on the tour & was very generous with his time. Highly recommended.
Zoë · January 2025
Fantastic Guide and Insightful Tour
Huseyin was an excellent guide—thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about local culture. Highly recommend this free tour!
Arnau · November 2024
How does a free tour work?
Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.
Free tour
★ 5.0 · 27 reviews
