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We had an incredible evening at the Istanbul Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience. The entire experience was beautifully organized, with delicious traditional food, captivating cultural performances, and an unforgettable Whirling Dervish ceremony that gave us a deeper appreciation of Turkish heritage. A special thank you to our amazing tour guide, Zeynip, who made the evening truly exceptional. She was warm, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the tour. She shared fascinating insights about Turkish culture and history, answered all of our questions with enthusiasm, and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. If you're visiting Istanbul and want to experience authentic Turkish culture, I highly recommend this tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and thanks to Zeynip, it became a memorable experience we'll always cherish!

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.

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!!