Istanbul tours with Arabic speaking guide

Discover Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, join a workshop on Turkish calligraphy and meet Arabic speaking community in Istanbul. Time allows consider a trip to historical city of Bursa in northwestern Turkey. All with an Arabic speaking guide.

Princes’ Islands tours in Arabic

Spend a day at Princes’ Islands in Istanbul with an Arabic tour guide. Select from the two options below. They are both very similar. Space is limited. If tour is booked out on your dates, check the second tour. 

This is a 9-hour informative group tour of Buyukada, one of the nine islands of the Princes’ Islands cluster in Istanbul. You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped off at the same location after the tour. All tours start at 9 am. Note that you will be picked up before 9 am from your location to start the tour on time. As the Princes’ Islands are away from mainland you will travel to this picturesque site by ferry. Bring an extra layer for a fresh breeze while on the deck. You will spend a great day exploring Buyukada’s beaches, landmarks, have a local meal and much more. All with an Arabic speaking guide. More details and scheduling for the Princes’ Islands tour with an Arabic tour guide.

This is an 8-hour tour of the Princes’ Islands in Istanbul full of history and real stories with a certified Arabic speaking guide. Tour starts at 8 am in the morning and should you wish to be picked up from your hotel (must be centrally located in Sultanahmet or nearby area) please rise early as pick up would be scheduled before 8 am to make sure the tour starts sharp on time. Great option for early risers or those with jet lag! You will explore Buyukada, the largest island of the Princes’ Islands’ cluster. Enjoy the phaeton ride, picturesque view of the nature and the Sea of Marmara, have a tasty lunch at a fish restaurant and much more. More details and schedule for early Princes’ Islands tour.

Private tours from Istanbul to Bursa

Bring your company to explore city of Bursa located three hours away from Istanbul. You will cross the Sea of Marmara and enjoy a full day of informative tour with historical sites of Ottoman architecture, experience the Uludag mountain or “great mountain” as Turks say, Greeks called it Olympos and have a tasty lunch of Turkish cuisine. You will be well taken care of by an Arabic speaking guide. This is a private tour and only you and your family and friends are allowed to register. Feel free to make an early reservation and if your plans change there is a 24-hour cancellation option. More details and reservations for private Istanbul to Bursa tour.

This is another private tour from Istanbul to Bursa for up to three travelers (including children) in a private van with Arabic speaking guide. If your party is larger than three, book a separate van. You will all follow each other.  Itinerary while in Bursa includes historical mosques, silk market, Uludag mountain and a tasty lunch. Price is set per van and has no cancellation policy. More details and booking for a private Istanbul to Bursa tour.

Arabic calligraphy workshop in Istanbul

Arabic calligraphy workshop in Istanbul is a child friendly event and you take home a self-made souvenir. Spend two hours learning about history, curves and strokes of Arabic letters, watch an artist write them and practice your own calligraphy.  

You will take a short ride by public transportation to the workshop. This is a small group workshop and requires at least two attendees per registration. Hot drink and cookies provided! Kids up to the age of two go in for free. Young learners ages 3-11 join at a reduced rate. Enjoy your experience! Book Arabic calligraphy workshop in Istanbul.

Meet Syrian refugee

Olive Tree of Istanbul is a five-story center for Syrian families who now live in Turkey. Olive Tree is run by an NGO and opens its doors to visitors who are curious about lives of Syrian refugees in Istanbul. Hear Arabic speech, taste home made food and learn about daily activities of the center’s visitors. Book The Olive Tree of Istanbul tour.