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Explore Istanbul with Digital Guide by Locals
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Explore Istanbul beyond the usual tourist paths with this heartfelt city guide. Created by the hosts behind LokalBond — a community that offers cooking, art, and culture experiences in local homes — this $1 guidebook helps you travel like a local from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll find handpicked spots to eat like a local, lesser-known museums, historic neighborhoods to wander, tea gardens you won’t find on Google, and stories that give you deeper cultural context. The guide also introduces you to meaningful activities, like sharing a meal with a Turkish family or learning marbling art from a passionate host. As we say, “We made this to help people connect with Istanbul, not just vis...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bonus: Invitation to join LokalBond’s IG travel community
Curated experiences hosted in real homes — not studios
Cultural insights into Turkish rituals like tea, coffee, meze and more
Downloadable Istanbul guide PDF (mobile and print-friendly)
Local-only food and neighborhood tips (no tourist traps!)
Day-by-day suggestions for immersive travel
Recommendations for hidden gems and overlooked museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Galata Tower
This guide does not only include touristic places to visit, but includes also gift advices or fantastic food names!
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Istanbul beyond the usual tourist paths with this heartfelt city guide. Created by the hosts behind LokalBond — a community that offers cooking, art, and culture experiences in local homes — this $1 guidebook helps you travel like a local from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll find handpicked spots to eat like a local, lesser-known museums, historic neighborhoods to wander, tea gardens you won’t find on Google, and stories that give you deeper cultural context. The guide also introduces you to meaningful activities, like sharing a meal with a Turkish family or learning marbling art from a passionate host. As we say, “We made this to help people connect with Istanbul, not just vis...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bonus: Invitation to join LokalBond’s IG travel community
Curated experiences hosted in real homes — not studios
Cultural insights into Turkish rituals like tea, coffee, meze and more
Downloadable Istanbul guide PDF (mobile and print-friendly)
Local-only food and neighborhood tips (no tourist traps!)
Day-by-day suggestions for immersive travel
Recommendations for hidden gems and overlooked museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Galata Tower
This guide does not only include touristic places to visit, but includes also gift advices or fantastic food names!
Return
Itinerary
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Sultanahmet District
This isn’t your average travel guide. It was made by locals who believe the best way to discover Istanbul is over a shared table, through neighborhood rituals, and in places where history and hospitality blend. Every suggestion reflects real experiences — from homemade dolma in a family kitchen to fortune readings after Turkish coffee. Perfect for travelers who want to feel the heartbeat of the city, not just check off the sights.
