Top Istanbul Bus Tours - page 6

Probably the best guide experience we've had traveling around the world! Our guide waa not only knowledgeable, attentive to our needs and interests, with fantastic language skills, but also a wonderful human being. If you hire him for a day, two, or three (like we did) - you won't be sorry!

Hussain was absolutely outstanding. I learned so many fascinating and unexpected pearls about Galata from him—things I would never have picked up on my own. His storytelling ability is exceptional; he doesn’t just share facts, he truly connects the dots, weaving geography, history, and lived context into a narrative that stays with you long after the tour ends. He clearly has deep knowledge of the area and is a true history geek in the best possible way. What made the experience even more special was how he took us into hidden corners of Istiklal Street that I would never have discovered on my own. The thoughtfully timed break at a charming local tea spot was a lovely touch and added to the authenticity of the experience. The tour ended at the magnificent Galata Tower, which felt like the perfect crescendo to a beautifully curated journey. My previous guide experience in the area was honestly not great, and Hussain filled in so many gaps—transforming my understanding of the place entirely. Great going, Hussain. I wish you all the very best. I truly loved your recommendations and would highly recommend this tour to anyone who values depth, storytelling, and genuine insight over a scripted walk-through.

Wonderful experience. Very knowledgeable guide, both of the history, end of great places to visit besides the most well-known. Very accommodating. We had an excellent and enjoyable time and greatly enjoyed thousands of years of history! Very recommended guide.

This tour ended up being just me, and it turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of my trip. Lale was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly attentive. Beyond the historical and cultural depth she brought to Istanbul’s landmarks, she was immensely helpful as a solo traveler. She generously shared practical tips on language, customs, transportation, and what and where to eat, all in a way that felt thoughtful and personal rather than scripted. The pacing was relaxed, the conversation engaging, and the experience felt more like being shown the city by a trusted local friend than taking a formal tour. I truly appreciated her care and insight and look forward to staying in touch with her. I couldn’t recommend this tour, and Lale, more highly.

Had such a lovely day exploring Sultanahmet’s iconic landmarks with Mrs Renan. She shared so much history and insight at every stop, and even suggested great places to visit—especially fun spots for a teen. Grateful for the wonderful tour! Ps: It’s a walking tour, so be prepared to wear comfortable shoes as there will be lots of walking.

Bellaturca was very organized and provided us with clear instructions on what to expect and where to meet. We felt very well taken care of. Cappadocia was beautiful and unique. Our tour guide Omer was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of explanations at the sights. We are a party of four, for the 2 days in Cappadocia they took us around in a 15 seater so it was very comfortable. The cave hotel was nice, the tour provided lunches and hotel breakfast were also very good. The only disappointment was we couldn’t take the hot air balloon flight because of weather. All in all we had a very enjoyable time and would recommend this trip to anyone interested.

The shuttle picked us up right on time. The vehicle was very clean. The leg room isn't the best so if you have long legs I would suggest taking the aisle seat to stretch out. The front seat was also available for someone to sit in. They drive very fast with the speed limit in some sections 130km but I'm sure they were going faster. The morning rest stop was ok with the toilets clean. The rest stop on the way home wasn't the best. We were given 20 minutes so not enough time to order in the restaurant at the petrol station so most people just bought a bag of chips. As we arrived back in Istanbul at 9.30pm after a very long day this would be our dinner. The included lunch when you arrive was ok. The actual tour of Gallipoli was amazing. To get an understanding of the terrain and the challenging conditions that the soldiers fought in was staggering. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to provide information from all perspectives. He also helped one tour member find the particular grave of a soldier ao they could lay a poppy. I highly recommend this tour to anyone, its truly worth it.

This was a fabulous tour of some of the less-travelled areas of Istanbul (Fener and Balat) as well as the spice market and portions of the Grand Bazaar. We were the only people on the tour so our guide, Mohammed was able to make a few modifications to accommodate my wife who uses a car. He was very knowledgeable about the history of this area of the city, the peoples who once lived there and the architecture. The tour also included the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the spice market and areas around the Grand Bazaar. I would highly recommend this tour