Il tour "cool" di Istanbul (sì, hai sentito cosa ho detto)

Sahika was very professional and kind in showing us a few hidden gems of Beyoglu. She is very knowledgeable and fluent in English. I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommended it

After spending part of the day earlier on a photography tour with Anil, I wanted to see more of Istanbul—but in a way that felt different from the usual tourist experience. The Cool Tour was exactly that. It wasn’t necessarily about landmarks or history lessons (although that was part of it); it was about stepping into the city’s energy, exploring hidden streets off the beaten path, and feeling like I truly belonged. We wandered through lively neighborhoods, stopped at local hangouts, and experienced the real, unfiltered side of Istanbul. It felt more like a night out with friends than a tour in the best way. As a young solo traveler, I loved how easy and natural it was to connect —not just with the places we visited, but with the people and the city itself. It was the perfect way to see Istanbul in a new light (or might I say, the dark). Sahika’s insights made every stop meaningful, and her warmth & incredibly deep knowledge of her hometown made it easy to relax and be along for the ride :)

I would like to say thanks to our guide Şahika. This Saturday I joined this tour around Istanbul's Beyoğlu area and it was indeed The Cool Tour! It was nice to see the city from a different perspective and get historical information about specific places around the neighborhood. In the end of the tour it was nice to spend time on a rooftop near the Galata tower overlooking the city. It was also great to meet other tourists from different countries and have a chat throughout the walk. With some of them we even became friends and met later for a beer. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Many thanks - it was unusual and great.

Sahika is amazing and I 100percent recommend this tour!!! She is very knowledgeable and very honest about the city, it's history and how it fits into the world. And also just a lovely person. Definitely recommend!!