Explore Istanbul with Digital Guide by Locals
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1h - 2h
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About this experience
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 visit it.” This is more than a city guide — it’s an invitation to step into real Turkish life, neighborhood by neighborhood.
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Explore Istanbul with Digital Guide by Locals
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
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
Available languages
Written guide
EN
Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
This guide does not only include touristic places to visit, but includes also gift advices or fantastic food names!
Important notes
Once you book, you’ll receive an instant email with a link to download the full LokalBond Istanbul Guide (PDF format – easy to use on mobile or print out).
If your email is hidden on Viator/Tripadvisor, you may not receive the guide automatically.
No problem! Just open your confirmation email from Viator, click “Get Your Ticket,” and scroll down to the “Know Before You Go” section — you’ll find your download link there.
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