An Exceptional Private Tour of Istanbul with Dilek
I had a wonderful 7-hour private tour of Istanbul with Dilek. She was punctual, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly navigated the long ticket lines at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and other notable sites. I highly recommend her for an exceptional and memorable experience in Istanbul!
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ashishmX1758FB
September 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very good
Very good guide. Quite friendly and knowledgeable
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zoep2310
July 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Experience Istanbul through its amazing food while seeing the sights and hearing about its incredible history
Dilek was an amazing guide through Istanbul. She led my family through the streets of old town and then across the Bosphorus to the Asia side. We had booked a food tour and she really went above and beyond! Everything we tried was excellent and she had such a way of explaining not just about the food but also the history and culture around us - my teens even enjoyed learning. She artfully weaved cultural stops along the way highlighting history! Dilek really made this amazing and vibrant city come even more alive through its excellent cuisine and engaging history. I highly recommend her and cannot wait to return!
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Dreamer23869719740
May 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend this Tour Company. Professional, prompt, easy, customized to work with for our group of 20 people.
I had booked a 2 day custome tour for my group of 20 people. Travel Store Turkyie were very easy to work with and their pricing was very competitive. Out guide Dilke (Dil) was awesome and very knowledgeable. Travel Store was prompt, bus was always clean and they communicated efficiently. I would highly recommend them to anyone! I definitely would use them again!
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988sayg_nb
October 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An amazing Istanbul trip
We are a family of 4 and took a private tour with Dilek Turka to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Dilek was so friendly and explained everything in a way we could understand. She made the history come alive and even shared fun facts we didn’t know. Hagia Sophia was beautiful inside and out. Dilek showed us the mosaics and told us stories about the building. Topkapi Palace was also amazing. We saw the sultans’ rooms, the harem, and the treasure room. The palace is huge, but Dilek made sure we didn’t miss anything important. We also skipped the long lines, which was a big plus. Dilek was patient and answered all our questions. She even helped us take some great photos. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. We learned a lot and had fun. Highly recommend this tour if you want to see the best of Istanbul with a great guide.
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mariechantall966
October 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very good knowledgeable guide
Great tour and very knowledgeable guide
Speak Good English
She is passionate about history
She provides access to the site and you bypass the line and this is time saving if you have limited time and do not want to wait.
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Lazymare1
October 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Visited Istanbul, saw Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Bassilica and Topkapi Palace.
Thoroughly enjoyed our day with Dilek. She was very personable and her knowledge was exceptional. Her services proved invaluable, not just in highlighting the smaller/hidden aspects the novice tourist would walk by, but also in navigating the way around some significant queues. On a number of occasions we would have wasted
hours in the wrong line. I would not recommend doing this unaided. Be warned, a beat the queue ticket, only enables you to not queue for your ticket, it does not beat the queue to enter the building, which depending on the cruise ship numbers can be excessive.
She literally made the trip to Istanbul worthwhile and a day to remember. Thank you.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Dilek made your day in Istanbul unforgettable. Her deep knowledge and care for guests truly make a difference. We’re glad she helped you discover the hidden gems and avoid long queues so you could fully enjoy your time. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Turkey! 🇹🇷✨
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amandabM3102QE
October 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic full day guided tour round istanbul.
Dilek was amazing, she really made the day special for us, the knowledge she has is vast, she answered every question we had & walked us through the mosques & museums pointing out things we would never have noticed. Very personable, the whole day was an absolute pleasure. I would recommend this company to anyone.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Dilek made your tour such a memorable and enjoyable experience. Her passion for sharing Istanbul’s rich history and culture always shines through. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated her insights and attention to detail. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure in Turkey! 🇹🇷✨
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nathaliecJ3915VB
October 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best way to explore Istanbul
I had an excellent private sightseeing tour in Istanbul with Travel Store Turkey in September 2025. Since I was traveling solo, I really appreciated how the guide tailored the experience to my pace and interests.
The tour was very well organized, covering major landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar, while also including hidden gems that I might have missed on my own. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating historical details and local insights in an engaging way.
What I enjoyed most was the flexibility—there was no rush, and I could ask as many questions as I wanted. The transportation was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
Overall, this was a fantastic experience that made my solo trip unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul, whether solo or in a group.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable private sightseeing tour in Istanbul. Our goal is to create personalized experiences that match each traveler’s pace and interests, so it’s wonderful to know that you felt cared for and fully enjoyed your time exploring both the iconic landmarks and the city’s hidden gems. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable journey through Turkey! 🇹🇷✨
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Mihriz D
September 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Extremely satisfied and very knowledgeable intelligent and kind lady during our tour!
She was a very knowledgeable, respectful, sweet lady. It was really nice doing the tour with her. She gave us so much information, and we left with so much knowledge about the Ayasofya. Yeah, I would definitely recommend going with this lady. She makes the tour so awesome, and you walk away knowing so much that you would’ve never known if you did not have her as your tour guide.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words about your Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Istanbul with Travel Store Turkey. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with our professional guide.
It’s fantastic to know that she made your visit to Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) and other landmarks both enjoyable and informative. Our guides are passionate about bringing Istanbul’s rich history and culture to life, ensuring that every traveler leaves with meaningful memories and deeper knowledge of this incredible city.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable private tour in Turkey — whether in Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, or Antalya. 🇹🇷✨