Istanbul Photography Tours
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Most tours focus on famous monuments, but this experience takes you where the city’s heart actually beats. We walk the places where you can capture the soul of Istanbul, guiding you beyond the beaten path to discover the authentic, gritty, and breathtaking corners that most travelers pass by. My goal is to place you in the exact spots where light, architecture, and local life converge to tell a story. Whether you’re shooting with a high-end DSLR or a smartphone, this tour is designed to be as unique as your photography style. We don't follow a fixed script; instead, we align the route with your specific interests. Before we meet, we discuss your goals—from street photography to architectural geometry—ensuring the journey matches your creative expectations. Guided by Kerem, a seasoned photographer with 15 years of experience, you’ll have a photographic muse offering expert insights to help you bridge the gap between a simple snapshot and a visual narrative.
Inclusions
What's included
- Use of camera
- Use of tripod
What's not
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
Itinerary
Historical part of istanbul
Photographing main road and side roads,
Photographing this small fishing village outside the city
Photographing Kadikoy district
Photographing the view from Uskudar
Photographing the district
Photographing Prince Islands
Photographing Besiktas district
Ortakoy Mosque, Ortakoy pier
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of Karakoy-Eminonu ferry port
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kerem Nasipoglu
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 530 city tours we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 129 of 530.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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