Beyond the mosques and palaces, Turkeys cultural capital has lots to fill a city break, from neighbourhood tours and art galleries to a chic hole in the wall cafe, stylish B&Bs and cocktail bars
Istanbulite tours
The delightful Eda Sökmen specialises in custom-made private tours of Istanbul, from headline attractions to specialised culinary, art, architecture and in-depth neighbourhood excursions, including a trip around the up-and-coming multi-ethnic Fener and Balat districts. You can plump for a walking tour or be chauffeured around.
Tours from TL400 (£115) for a day tour for up to four people, +90 537 346 6020, istanbulite.com