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This was a wonderful way to see the most popular points of interest in Istanbul on a half-day tour. Uğur met us promptly and escorted us all over the old town while telling us historical facts of the city and country, not just the sites we visited. If we had longer in Istanbul, we would have loved to spend more time with him on a longer tour; he was wonderfully friendly, funny, and accommodating. He even took us to a local ice cream shop for delicious Turkish ice cream and baklava! Five stars for Uğur and this tour!

This tour is a great way to get introduced to the most iconic monuments in Istanbul. Our guide, Kubra, was amazing. She had a degree in history and was the perfect person to open our eyes to these places. She also provided us with excellent recommendations for shopping and dining that were among the best places we tried. We especially enjoyed the cisterns with their unique architecture. Be prepared to walk a lot!

Very comfortable, pleasant cruise. Two adorable cruise guides tell you everything you need to know about what you see during the trip. Comfy chairs on the upper deck so you have enough space for yourself. An 1-hour long stay on the Asian bank of Bosphorus is a nice addition. Thanks!

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!!

Our Istanbul tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide was punctual, well-organized, and incredibly passionate about his city. He tailored the tour to our interests and showed us both the famous landmarks and hidden gems of Istanbul. His English was excellent, and he answered all our questions with patience and enthusiasm. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in Istanbul, this is the guide to choose.

We had a great time with Ezgi in Istanbul! Her knowledge about the history and architecture of the various places we visited was impressive and made the excursion all the more enjoyable. She was able to steer us away from some of the more obvious tourist traps and used her experience and connections with some of the local vendors to get us into places faster and easier. She was even willing to indulge us by waiting in a lengthy (but fast moving) line to see the Blue Mosque. I’ll never forget her quick thinking when we started getting hounded by all the rug merchants in the Grand Bazaar. I had just purchased a rug from a trusted vendor outside the market and the bag they gave me made it obvious to all the other vendors at the Bazaar that I had just bought one. They were eager to help me buy more when Ezgi had the brilliant idea to put the bag inside another one to disguise it. She also made an excellent suggestion for lunch at Rumeli Kebab & Steak House. Not only was the food delicious but the waitstaff were funny and engaging. Highly recommended Ezgi for your future Istanbul tours and Rumeli for the food and atmosphere.

We had a great experience with Melissa exploring the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. We only had a short layover in Istanbul, so this was a great way to see these sights. Melissa was very knowledgeable and she did a very good job setting the pace for our small group during the excursion.