We are a couple with a keen interest in history. We arranged a day walking tour of the Classic buildings of Istanbul. Mustafa met us at our hotel and from there we spent the day exploring the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome remains and various local attractions. Mustafa was able to explain clearly the time line of both the building and the rulers, which always makes history come alive.
We succumbed to the delights of the Grand Bazaar, I never knew that I could get giddy on a small tea, and bought several beautiful silk scarves.
We had a quick traditional lunch at a local cafe, then down to the port for a 1hr 45 mins boat trip on the Bosporus.
It was a super, stress free day with a charming, personable guide. We feel our appreciation of Istanbul was much the better for a well informed guide.
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sarahnF2049JC
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Walking tour with Esra round Istanbul
We had a lovely day exploring the sights of Istanbul with Esra. She was very knowledgeable and interesting. Well worth it.
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216idrisb
September 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Istanbul classics tour
Our first day in Istanbul started with meeting our pleasant and smiling guide Sedat. He was very well versed in the history and cultural significance of this experience. We tried authentic Turkish food in the bland of Taksim square and even got a first hand experience of tram and metro travel with him. Soaked in the Bosphorus Cruise. We had a wonderful time in Istanbul. Thank you Sedat for wonderful day.
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S2619CZanns
September 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great overview of Istanbul
Great overview of Istanbul with Burak, lots of interesting information in a relaxed way.
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David P
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Istanbul walking tour
Esra? our guide, was very informative and great company, we really enjoyed our day with her. We learnt a lot about the history of Istanbul and enjoyed being like a local on the tram and ferry.
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Thestarfighter
September 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A day around Istanbul
Burak was a great tour guide, he took his time and explained what we were seeing and showed us elements of Istanbul that we would not have seen. A couple of trips on the local ferries, some local restaurants and cafes along with a great bar. He was flexible and very helpful in showing us around. We really enjoyed our trip to the Asian side of the city, experiencing the different feel and culture. The tour was a fantastic start to our break and really helped us orientate ourselves. Thank you Burak, we had a fantastic day.
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worldtravelling999
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
What’s not to like?
Esra Koçak was simply the best tour guide ever. The tour was extensive but well paced, interesting and informative, while Esra was polite, personable and professional. What’s not to like?
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enekovadillo
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
wonderful tour!!!!!
An absolutely wonderful day! The Viator Istanbul private tour we booked exceeded all our expectations. We couldn't have asked for a better experience in Istanbul. Our guide was just perfectHighly recommended!
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Kristine_B
August 3, 2026 · via Viator
A great day
The whole day was excellent. Our guide Sadat was very knowledgeable and we managed to fit everything we wanted to see into the day. We used the public transport which made it easy to get around. Highly recommend our tour for a group of 4.
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Kay B
May 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Maximized Istanbul Experience
My daughter and I chose to fly back to the US via Istanbul and had less than 48 hours to see the sights. We were able to book a private tour through Trip Advisor with Resul who really knew how to navigate the city effectively so that we saw the beautiful sites that we wanted to see as well as had interesting interactions with residents. Resul was patient with my daughter's interest in jewelry, paced the tour to accommodate our needs and was a delightful companion