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Our group of 4 were fortunate to have “OJ” as our private tour guide seeing the highlights of Istanbul. She was attentive to our needs and wishes. Took us to the Cistern which was not on our itinerary but something we wanted to see. Knowledgable, articulate, pleasant and fun best describe this guide and experience.

First and foremost, Zeynep is an absolute gem! Bright, bubbly, informative, and a dietitian… so none of the calories you consume on this tour will count. That’s how it works, right? We tried two snacks before seeing the Dervishes both were great. The best Turkish Delight I’ve ever had! Then we saw the Dervishes. I’m glad I saw it. Yes, it is repetitive and may not be exciting, but not everything needs to be. Things not a dance show or a performance, but rather a religious ceremony. Go into it with that in mind. After the Dervishes, we were taken for an absolute feast. I feel like “feast” doesn’t do justice to the meal we were served. Dish after dish. Platter after platter. Everything was show stopping. Our tour had guests from Canada, U.S.A, Bermuda, and Mexico and our discussions only made the experience that much more special. We left feeling like friends even though we had only just met a few short hours earlier. This was my first night in Istanbul and I’ve got to tell you, this city has a lot to live up to now. Thank you again, Zeynep. This tour would not be the same without you. All the best.

It is filled with rich history and detail. The sights were amazing and the guide was knowledgeable, professional, friendly and went out of his way to accommodate us. His name was J. Good pace, inside, detailed knowledge, funny, interesting. We had a great adventure.

The sunset boat tour was amazing! A nice way to cool off after a hot day walking the Istanbul streets. You will see both the European and Asian sides with all the breathtaking views! Snacks and drinks available as well. Turkish hospitality is the best.

It's a wonderful experience. We were a v small group so had no trouble listening to our guide who had a lovely tone to his voice. Both mosques are stunning. A great deal of information came from our guide so we immersed ourselves in history culture and tradition.

This is our first time to Istanbul. We did the cruise as our first activity in the city. It was a great way to learn about the city and see it from the river. Snacks and drinks are limited but we knew that going into it. You can buy alcohol while on board. They do stop so you can watch the sunset and take some great photos. I would highly recommend.

First, just details that aren’t in listing, it’s a mega yacht (2 levels) so lots of people. The company is great at communicating the meeting point beforehand. On board they served drinks and snacks while a tour guide narrated what you are passing first as you cruise up the European side, then again returning in the Asian side. The crew were all very nice and our family enjoyed our time on the sunset cruise.

We arrived on a VERY busy 5-day holiday weekend and it seemed that the entire Turkish population had descended on Istanbul. Came to Topkapi the day before and the entrance lines were insane. As it looked like we would have to wait hours to get in any of the major sights we decided to book this tour for the next morning. Excellent decision!! Our guide, Kaan, was informative and took us through all the main sights, just managing to avoid the throngs of people that were entering just behind us. Topkapi should not be missed when in Istanbul!!