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Istanbul Photography Tours

5.0 (23 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Istanbul Photography Tours

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
5–6 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Turkish
Operated by
Kerem Nasipoglu

Ages: Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Use of camera
  • Included: Use of tripod

Not included

  • Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
  • Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

  1. Eminonu Square

    2 hours Admission included

    Historical part of istanbul

  2. Istiklal Caddesi

    2 hours Admission included

    Photographing main road and side roads,

  3. Rumeli Feneri

    5 hours Admission included

    Photographing this small fishing village outside the city

  4. KadIkoy CarsIsI

    3 hours Admission included

    Photographing Kadikoy district

  5. Uskudar Pier

    3 hours Admission included

    Photographing the view from Uskudar

  6. Balat

    2 hours Admission included

    Photographing the district

  7. Princes' Islands

    8 hours Admission included

    Photographing Prince Islands

  8. Besiktas

    2 hours Admission included

    Photographing Besiktas district

  9. Ortakoy

    2 hours Admission included

    Ortakoy Mosque, Ortakoy pier

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In front of Karakoy-Eminonu ferry port

  • In front of Kadikoy ferry pier

  • In front of Kadikoy ferry pier

  • Depending on the route we will set the starting point.

End point

  • In front of Karakoy-Eminonu ferry port

  • In front of Kadikoy ferry pier

  • In front of Kadikoy ferry pier

  • Depending on the route we will set the starting point.

Pickup points

  • Harbour Suites Old City
  • Atlantis Royal Hotel
  • Vardar Palace Hotel
  • Gulseda Otel Apart
  • Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet
  • Hotel Inter Istanbul
  • Union Hotel Port
  • Xenia Hotel Istanbul
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
  • Meddusa Hotel
  • Gulhane Corner Hotel
  • Chambers of the Boheme

and 3,877 more pickup points

Kadikoy, Besiktas, Karakoy, Eminonu, Fatih, Beyoglu, Taksim.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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