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Jacqueline_C, May 2026
Historical eye candy
This place was eye candy for me. So much history in such a small and colorful location. My tour guide Yunus was an excellent speaker. Ge was fluent in english and presented the historical information in a captivating manner. I highly recommend this tour but do take in mind that there is one very steep hill. The guide will allot for some a fee moments to rest.
Brian_C, May 2026
Great way to see the highlights of this huge palace complex
The palace is huge - more like a little city really- so if you don’t do a tour you will have a hard time understanding all the spaces and focusing on the extra good stuff. Our tour guide was excellent. He shared so much history in an engaging manner, and took us to major areas of interest. He was also great at pointing out areas we could circle back to on our own if we were interested after the tour. I highly recommend this tour to make the most out of your visit. Allow 3 hours minimum.
Jay_D, May 2026
We had a great experience...
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.
David_K, May 2026
Perfect Way to See Old Istanbul
We had an outstanding experience touring the historic heart of Istanbul with Billur. She guided us through iconic sites including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace with exceptional knowledge and insight. What truly distinguished her was her flexibility and personalized approach. She adapted the pace, timing, and content to our interests rather than following a rigid script. Billur consistently went above and beyond to make the experience engaging, comfortable, and tailored specifically to us. Professional, warm, and highly informed, she made the history of Istanbul come alive. We would recommend her without hesitation.
Sandra_B, Apr 2026
Wonderful highlights of Istanbul
Wow! This tour was so great as was our guide, Ece. And, yes, she was such a queen when it came to the best service including communication, promptness, consideration, and unbeatable helpfulness. We we so pleased we had a small group with less than 10 participants.
Patricia_D, Apr 2026
Lovely small group format, excellent guide Lutfullah, see it all!
First, it’s a small group tour with no more than 15 guests per tour. If you’ve traveled a lot, you know that’s a big deal. Our guide Lutfullah was kind, patient and shared a wealth of knowledge with the group. We also appreciated his yellow umbrella, open when possible, or closed but raised when necessary. I find it particularly frustrating when guides don’t do this. The areas visited on this tour are very popular. It’s easy to get separated. The tour is comprehensive to say the least! If you’ve traveled have one day in Istanbul, you’ll get it all on this tour. It is demanding. A lot of walking and a fair number of stairs to climb. We’re in our late 60’s and I have some arthritis. Lutfullah is mindful of his guests and thoughtfully pauses for seated rest breaks where possible. Awesome tour and fabulous guide! Thank-you dear Lutfullah.
Lourdes_J, Apr 2026
Take this tour, it is well worth the time and money!
I think this tour is a must to see so much of the beauty of Istanbul and learn the significance of what you are seeing. The tour was well organized and a great way to get around in a time efficient manner. The cruise was awesome and an opportunity for great pictures.
Marlene_M, Mar 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Experience — Highly Recommend!
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our tour and cannot recommend it highly enough! From start to finish, everything was excellently organized and paced perfectly.
Our guide Hamza was the highlight of the experience — warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the sights and stories with us.
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Hamza went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group felt welcome, engaged and informed. His insights added so much depth to the tour and made the whole experience feel personal and special. He was attentive to every question, offered great recommendations, and genuinely cared that we had a memorable day.
The itinerary was well-planned, the pace was comfortable, and we saw so many incredible places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Every moment was enjoyable and the logistics were seamless
This is hands down one of the best tours we’ve ever taken — thank you Hamza for making it so wonderful! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️p
gurminder_a, Jan 2026
A Day in Istanbul
What an amazing day we had with Renan in Istanbul! It was a rainy, dreary day but Renan brought some sunshine with her pleasant personality. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. She was informative and thorough. We saw the palace, blue mosque and the grand bazaar. She helped us navigate it all and we really felt like we learned a lot about Istanbul as well as the culture. The company picks up
And drops off in very comfortable and roomy vans. An unforgettable experience.
Chris_M, Nov 2025
Next Level Experience!
This tour alone was worth the entire cost of my trip! It was clear our tour guide, Salih, had an amazing depth of understanding about the culture and history of this magnificent city. He gave a highly detailed narrative about the sites and the antiquities contained within. He was personable and engaging, flexible and informative and I was sad that I hadn’t taken advantage of his other tours during my stay. If you’re looking for that ‘next level’ experience, you must book with Salih, even if you’re in town only a few hours!
Evan_F, Oct 2025
Istanbul Impressario
It was a highly informative and educational tour for my wife and I. We learned detailed information about the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, tour of a Government subsidized rug store close to the Bazaar and lunch thereafter at an authentic Turkish restaurant, where we were served with an appetizer, kebab and dessert. Following lunch, we toured the Spice Market, which had exotic tastes and fragrances. This was then followed by a cruise tour of the Bosphorus. The entire tour was conducted and led by the knowledgeable Mr. Ali. He is definitely "the Istanbul impressario"; everything about Istanbul and more...
We truly enjoyed the itinerary and even more, Ali made the difference!!!!
Gerald_S, Aug 2025
Istanbul Secret Walking Food Tour
We enjoyed this tasty food tour with Jeremy. We sampled about 10 different food and beverages in the 3 hours we were in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul. Jeremy is a resident of Kadikoy and it was nice to be able to try these foods and get commentary from a expert. These are foods that we normally would not have tried on our own. In fact, this was our favorite food tour of our Mediterranean trip and we would enjoy taking this tour again the next time we are in Istanbul.
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