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We spent two and a half weeks moving through Rome, Corfu, and Istanbul this summer, and our day with Metin was the highlight of the entire trip. He met us early at Hagia Sophia, before the crowds and before the heat of an August day settled in, and it was clear early on this was going to be personal, not scripted. He knows this city and its history the way you only can after a lifetime in it, and he shares it with real passion. He wove in stories from his own life in Istanbul alongside the history, which gave the day a thread most guides never bother with. From Hagia Sophia we went on to Topkapi Palace and the Harem, then down into the Basilica Cistern. That kind of pacing doesn't happen by accident. It comes from someone who's done this enough times to know exactly how a day should breathe. What stood out most was how generous he was, with his time, his attention, and his patience. He answered every question our kids threw at him and adjusted the day on the spot to what actually interested our family, rather than sticking to a fixed script. There are tour guides who check off boxes, and then there are those who curate an experience and leave you with a feeling that lasts. That was Metin.

Where shall I begin? This review is unsolicited. He didn’t sit me down with a QR code or text me or call me or have his friends ask me for a review. I had to hunt down this link to drop this review as I sip on a double Bloody Mary from the balcony of my cruise ship as we disembark. Cuz seriously, when I come back, I want him to remember that my family and I passed “vibe check”, cuz I want more tours from him and Ezgi, cuz he is the coolest mf in a Mississippi State hat (*wink*) I’ve ever met in my entire life. And Ezgi, so knowledgeable and the definition of grace and charm, both of whom are clearly well liked and respected by everyone at the major attractions. Not only did Metin introduce us to Ezgi because he was already booked, he met up with us mid-tour, so we ended up with 2 guides for the afternoon. He was also so thoughtful, and cared for my elderly parents and made sure they were comfortable and watered while my husband and I listened to Ezgi tell stories. Even my teenage daughter paid attention, although she pretended not to (lol), as Ezgi’s melodic voice brought history to life. If you’re interested in an easy going, relaxed but sophisticated day of hanging out in Istanbul, book this tour. No wonder Metin is listed in the Rick Steve’s guide.

We had two days to see as much of Istanbul that we could. In two days Metin showed more than we thought was possible. His knowledge of history was a bonus. It was an exceptional two days. I highly recommend him and would use him again.

We did a full day tour with Metin which ended up being about 6.5 hours because we started early before heat and crowds, which suited us. We never waited in line and Metin guided us efficiently through all attractions. Would recommend buying one of the combined passes before the tour to save money tho. Metin obviously has a passion for his city, its culture and history. He took a lot of time to go over all the important timelines and events that formed Istanbul and its important monuments, and Religious influence. If you want only quick highlights and surface level info, take a cheaper tour. But I’d highly recommend Metin for a meaningful and insightful experience.

Metin was very responsive and an excellent communicator during the tour booking and planning process. He has a profound knowledge about Istanbul and its history and culture and his passion is infectious. We found him to be authentic, funny and engaging. We cannot more highly recommend him.

Metin is fantastic. Responsive during planning. Courteous and professional. We had a 6 year old and 3 year old he was just great with them. Even carried our son when he was tired. Very friendly. His knowledge of the sites and Istanbul history are great. Highly recommended.

Our group of 5 family members recently had a terrific walking tour with Metin: he is super knowledgeable and very passionate about history, and also enjoys sharing information about Islam, which is often misunderstood. He could answer any question—and we had a lot!—and adjusted the tour to accommodate our group’s needs and interests. In addition to showing us the major sights (Hagia Sofia, the Cisterns, the Blue Mosque, etc) he took us to a wonderful local restaurant for breakfast, and also to the book market. We appreciated that he did not try to take us shopping, and in fact warned against buying overpriced goods at the Grand Bazaar. As others have noted, come prepared for a long day, but it is a great way to cover a lot of literal and intellectual ground in a short time, without feeling rushed, and to deepen your understanding of Istanbul and Turkey. Highly recommend!!!

We had an amazing day with Metin, visiting major sites. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the history and significance of each place, making you feel the excitement of visiting such special places in history and architecture. He is considerate of pacing the tour to your needs. We’ve been on many tours. Metin provided one of the best.

Metin was a wonderful guide. Highly recommend! His knowledge of the sites was incredible and passionate. He loves his country and its history and is very good at explaining it. He also tailors his visit for his clients. We are history geeks so he went into great detail about the history of where we saw. We also wanted some off the beaten path experiences and enjoy walking so we bypassed some of the major sites to see some of the lesser visited spots in Istanbul and visited the other sites on our own. He will tailor according to your interests. For the record, the M on his hat is for his name, not Michigan :) Metin is the best.

Miten met us at our hotel at 7:45am. I highly recommend an early morning tour to beat the crowds. Miten has a great personality and he did a great job preparing us (group of seven) for the day. Prepare for a long day of walking. Miten has a great outlook on life and is extremely knowledgeable. It was the best tour I’ve experienced. This tour is a must do. The lunch we had was fantastic as well.