Top Experiences in Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage)

This tour takes you into the heart of the modern section of Istanbul to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Beyoğlu so captivating. Veer away from the hustle and bustle of Istiklal Avenue to discover the beautiful side streets and historical passages that get missed by tourists and Turks alike. See the Pera district through a local’s eyes and learn about its cosmopolitan history. Area is also famous across Istanbul for its outstanding street food but discovering good eateries in a big city is not always easy. Not to worry, as we stroll Istiklal Avenue, your guide will point out best local eating places, cafés and bars, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way.

• Let your guide take you to the hidden backstreets and passages of Beyoğlu
• Discover the secret haunts of locals, best local eating places and bars
• Sample top-notch Beyoğlu Chocolate suggested by your guide
• Enjoy the relaxed pace of a walking tour

Beyoglu neighbourhood is the beating heart of the European side of Istanbul. It will give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the multi cultural history of the city as well as the cooking techniques and flavour principles of Turkish cuisine.
So you will not only be full after the tour but you could order with confidence at any Turkish restaurant or specialty food shop.

Explore the culture and history of Istanbul & Cappadocia on a 6-day, 5-night tour. See highlights of Turkey like the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and in Cappadocia see the Fairy Chimneys and stay in a cave hotel.

Everyday guarantee departures
Small groups max 15 person
Local Guides
Stress free travel package
Skip-the-line express entry tickets to attractions
Travel by air instead of long bus journeys
If you want to customize this tour please contact, so we can offer you more of Turkey Dream.

Enjoy a private wine tasting Istanbul tour through 3 charming city wineries hosted by certified wine experts.

During this private Istanbul winery tour you will discover local grapes specific to Turkey. Wine tasting includes 6 wines handpicked by your private professional sommelier, local bites and a cheese platter.

Your personal sommelier will tell you all about wine making traditions in Turkey and the specifics of different regions. You will learn about native grapes while tasting different wines from all around the country.

You will get plenty of advice on how to pick your personal favorite Turkish wine bottle and what goes best with traditional Turkish dishes!

During this private wine tasting tour you will get insights into centuries old wine culture in Turkey that is overlooked by many travelers. This is a truly authentic and memorable private tour!

We offer 1, 2 or 3 day private guided tours and layover tours that customizable itineraries, allowing you to tailor your experience based on your interests. Private guides can provide in-depth insights into the city's history, culture, and hidden gems. Whether you are interested in history, culture, cuisine or modern attractions, we are glad to offer a diverse range of experiences to suit every traveler's preference. These guided tours provide an immersive and enriching way to discover the beauty and complexity of this enchanting city.

Enjoy the culinary Street Food Delicacy of the Ottoman Empire.

Our small group Istanbul Food Tours takes you through the city's culinary backstreets and to those authentic local spots you might not find on your own.

Eat your way through Istanbul's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Durum and Turkish Delight. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food 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 produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Eat like a local on this evening walking tour of Istanbul’s bustling Beyoğlu district. Follow your guide around uncharted side streets as the locals head out to eat and relax. Weave through lamplit alleyways and arcades filled with grills and taverns, and sample everything from scrumptious kebab wraps to ‘islak’ burgers — burgers wrapped in tomato sauce-soaked buns. The final ingredients of the evening come in the shape of a Turkish coffee and traditional fortune-telling session, and a mouth-watering meze tasting, washed down with ‘raki’!

Discover the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine on this private gourmet tour. Indulge yourself with 10 hand-picked Turkish delights and listen to your local guide, who will spice up your promenade with some bits of history and city's legends.

Sample such local treats as cheese and simit bread, Açık Pide, baklava, and then relax in the oldest hammam in Istanbul. Let your local guide know if you want to make any adjustments to the itinerary. They can fully customize the tour around your needs.

· Private tour customized around your wishes;

· Sample 10 traditional delicacies;

· Learn about Turkish culture, history, and culinary traditions during a relaxing walk;

· All food tastings and vegetarian alternatives included.

it is a private night tour to discover the old city istanbul and the new city with local insights and comprehensive history. In the one night, you are going the cover two parts of European side of Istanbul. This tour is giving the opportunity to see the local nightlife of istanbul. Definitely recommended for the first and experienced timers. To discover istanbul at night will give you a different vision to understand istanbul

Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with a flexible itinerary.

Day 1 - Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar.

Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.

Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Rahmi Koc Museum (or alternative sites).

Important Notes:

- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.

- If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.

- For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.

Experience the very best of historic Istanbul with a private, 6-hour tour of the city’s most important sites and landmarks.

Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to set your own pace, with plenty of time to see the places that interest you most.

- Private guided tour

-Shopping in Grand Bazaar

-Englishİ Russian or Spanish speaking guide

-Pick-up and Drop-off

-Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship

Meet your guide in front of the Marmara Hotel in Taksim Square and get started on your tasting adventure right away with a wet burger!

This 3-hour guided walk will give you the opportunity to learn about Turkish cuisine as you sample traditional foods along the way.

Antiochia Cuisine of Civilizations presents you with samples of authentic Middle Eastern dishes. Enjoy the experience of a variety of different tastes as you wander through the heart of Istanbul.

You’ll continue on through the Flower Passage and Nevizade, and explore the uncharted side streets of Pera. Taste kebab wraps at Dürümzade, made famous by chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain.

Visit Hazzapoulo Passage for a Turkish coffee and a traditional fortune telling session. Stop at Megusta in Nevizade for meze (Turkish side dishes) and raki.

This tour takes you into the heart of the modern sectıon of Istanbul, 'quirky' meyhanes and bustling food markets.

You and your friends and family will embark on a four-hour gastronomy tour around the world famous Beyoğlu (Pera) neighborhood. All food, snacks, desserts and drinks (such as rakı and pistachio coffee), and a professional tour passing its most famous hidden passages (Flower Passage, Hazzo Poulo, Asmalı Mescit,) are included in the price. Once our experienced guide concludes Istanbul Street Food Walking Tour, you will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips, to enhance the pleasure of your trip that will last with you a lifetime.

If cities could speak, Istanbul would tell tales of empires, trade, and the ebb and flow of humanity. This vibrant metropolis straddles two continents, where East meets West in a dance of history, architecture, and spice-laden markets. Join us on a 2 days tour as we unravel the secrets of this enchanting city on old & modern parts combined together.

Are you culturally curious, passionate about literature, music, theatre and lovers of local cuisine. In the middle ages, the district was a colony and a possession of the Republic of Genoa and was known as ''PERA''
In present pera is a trendy district, lively, energetic, genuine and frequented for young creatives.

Guest will enjoy watching the old city from Galata Tower, get on the oldest tram in Europe, enter the Hagai Triada and St Anthony of Padua Churches, get into historical building like Pera Palas Hotel, Galatasaray High School and Arcade Gallery finally get lost in the İstiklal Street for shopping experience.

This is a food tour with a difference in world famous Beyoğlu (Pera) neighbourhood makes sure that you will enjoy all the ranges and aspects of Turkish Cuisine leaving nothing out. From drinking Raki and tasting varieties of mezes, cheese and seasonal fruits in a Meyhane (Local Tavern) to delicious Baklava in a traditional Confectionary Shop. In this four-hour gastronomy tour, you will stroll through some of the backstreets, bustling food markets and passages off Istiklal Street stopping off at Cafes, Eateries, Kebab restaurants and street food stalls to sample a cross-section of delicious foods to include meats, stuffed mussels and chocolate. A fascinating insight in a small group tour, providing thoughtful information on the history, cultural significance and relevance not only of the food but of the locations where it was served. We discover places you never find on your own.

Your private tour of Istanbul begins with pick-up from your central Istanbul hotel by your local guide.
Day1:Featuring with a walking tour through Sultanahmet, the heart of historic Istanbul and a visit to Hagia Sophia. Head inside to explore the magnificent basilica-mosque that was once the world’s biggest church, and marvel at the Byzantine & Ottoman treasures housed in its museum (now services as mosque.
Day2:Begin with a visit to the bustling Spice Market, where you can haggle for saffron alongside shoppers. Cruise down the famous Bosphorus, where you might catch sight of river dolphins, explore the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal, and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city.
Day3:Visit to the Chora Church,FenerGreekPatriarchate,Suleymaniye Mosque. Also you enjoy city views on a cable car ride on Pierre Loti Hill.

If your hotel located Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Beyazit area you do not need to vehicle (van).

An interesting and entertaining afternoon walk down the Istiklal Street. Get insider look at the life beyond the main street, interesting historical highlights while zigzags towards Galata Tower.

Well-paced and engaging, brimming with facts on everything from food, language, architecture, lifestyle, and eating and drinking customs, not to mention a span of history leaping between ancient times to the modern day!

A great way to get to know the modern city’s non-tourist areas along side streets in the Taksim area as well as providing historical context.

* Learn about how cosmopolitan the neighborhood once was.

* Explore the out of the beaten path of Beyoğlu Pera

* Learn about where the local people hang out, eat and drink.

This very famous region of Istanbul is the region where Europeans lived during the Ottoman period. With its historical squares and streets, street artists, outstanding examples of Turkish cuisine, churches and mosques, shopping opportunities and passages, this region offers our guests a magnificent experience. We planned this wonderful trip not to tire our guests, but by thinking about it to the finest detail. It will be a privilege to live this experience with our licensed guides.

This tour operates everyday.

It is a group tour, so some other participants may be in the group.

The famous Agatha Christie, who needs no introduction, absolutely adored Istanbul and regularly stayed in this beautiful city during the 20th century.

On this private Istanbul tour of Art Deco, Prosecco, & Agatha Christie you will visit the Station where the Orient train used to arrive all the way from Paris. This exact train route inspired the famous Murder on the Orient Express novel.

When you will cross the iconic Galata bridge famous for its fishermen and transport to the 20's century Istanbul.

You will see and experience the second oldest metro line in the world, built in 1875. What is more, you will explore the most iconic places from the 19th and 20th centuries and enjoy art nouveau and art deco details and the neighborhood where Agatha Christie spent most of her time.

During this private Istanbul tour you will taste strong and delicious Turkish coffee, and local wine at the historic winery. To top it up, you will enjoy a glass of prosecco in the historic palace tea lounge.

Explore Istanbul's history and culture with our full day Istanbul walking tour. A journey through iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace, as well as hidden gems such as the Fountain of Ahmet III and the Grand Bazaar. Our expert guides weave stories, bringing each site to life, from absorbing panoramic views at the Galata Tower to immersing yourself in the artistic offerings of the Pera Museum. Join us for a walking tour that exceeds expectations, creating lasting memories and a profound appreciation for Istanbul's rich cultural diversity.

Embarking on a guided walking tour through Galata, Pera, and Taksim is not just a journey through the streets of Istanbul; it's a passage through time and culture. From the medieval Galata Tower to the contemporary vibe of Taksim Square, this tour offers a kaleidoscopic experience that captures the essence of Istanbul's modern city life. Let the city's stories unfold beneath your feet as you traverse these dynamic districts, leaving you with memories of a day well-spent in the heart of this captivating metropolis.

On this particular Galata Pera tour, explore one of the highest and oldest medieval towers of Istanbul. Furthermore, you will have one of the best panoramic views of the old city. Also, stroll along with the Istiklal Avenue and discover the historical passages. Moreover, you will see Pera district, design boutiques, antique shops, cafes, and the bohemian life of Istanbul and back streets of the Beyoglu, Pera, Galata Tower, Istiklal Avenue, Cihangir District.