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Great tour! Zeynep was a fantastic guide showing us her city. She very much made us feel like an extension of her family, and treated us with extreme kindness and courtesy. The tour does not include too much walking, so it’s a good way to end the day if you’ve spent time sightseeing at other locations, or if mobility is a bit harder for you. There are some stairs involved, but I believe there was an elevator at each of those locations, so you should have to deal with very few of them. After meeting at the start of the tour, you take a brief walk to the first stop for a small “appetizer”, and after that you are driven to your next two locations. The second stop, with a beautiful panoramic rooftop view, was absolutely stunning at sunset. The final stop was at a family restaurant, where Zey described every dish in detail and gave suggestions on how to pair dishes together for the best flavor combinations. Be sure to bring your appetite - Turkish culture makes sure that you are well fed! As a solo traveler in a group of people traveling with friends and family, Zey made the experience feel like I was traveling with a friend and she took some really great photos as well! I’d definitely recommend taking this tour, and hopefully Zey can be your guide and show you a great time!!

An excellent small group tour of 3 of Istanbul's 'must see' sites. The meeting place instructions were clear. The pace of the tour was just right. The headphones worked perfectly. Our guide, Kaan, was extremely knowledgeable and obviously proud of his country's history, which he explained in a clear manner - not an easy task given the extreme complexity of the subject! All would have been perfect but for the sudden thunderstorm just prior to our visit to the Cistern! However even that did not stop Kaan from completing the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting an introduction to the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and the Cistern.

We had an incredible tour today in Istanbul with Savas (Sam) and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we met him, he was warm, caring, and genuinely attentive to our needs. He tailored the day to suit our interests, making the experience feel personal and relaxed rather than rushed. Sam’s knowledge of Istanbul’s history and culture was exceptional. He brought the city’s fascinating past to life with engaging history and insights that we would never have discovered on our own. Throughout the day, he also introduced us to some fabulous local places to eat, which made the experience even more authentic and memorable. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, passionate, thoughtful, and dedicated to creating a truly memorable cultural experience, we couldn’t recommend Sam more highly. Thank you for making our day in Istanbul so special!